The Early Word: Star fights Chickasaw gates, and Feagins won’t back down
Beale Street has safety measures in case of attack, the City Council takes up gun reform again and Zach Edey’s haters may be eating their words.
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January 2025
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Tigers coach Hardaway plans to expand player rotation for AAC play
Through 15 games this season, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has relied mostly on six to eight players. But he will need more Tigers to “get after people a little bit more.”
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After French Quarter attack, Beale Street safety means bollards, barriers and beyond
In the wake of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people, questions about Beale Street security are the latest concerns for those who try to plan for the worst.
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39 apply for 2 alderman openings in Collierville
Collierville had 39 residents apply for its two open alderman positions. According to the town charter, the town has less than two weeks to select its new alderman.
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‘I will not resign,’ Feagins says in response to MSCS board
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins “will not resign” from her post, she wrote to school board Chair Joyce Dorse Coleman, firing back against efforts to remove her as the city’s top education leader.
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Four Downs with Finebaum: CFP semifinals, Bevo’s pick, Ole Miss bowl
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions as the College Football Playoff heads to semifinal-round play and Ole Miss closes its season.
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DeSoto County Board of Supervisors chooses leaders
Mark Gardner replaces outgoing president Lee Caldwell, who will continue on the board but not as an officer.
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Hill: Believe now? Zach Edey is (still) the rightful ROTY favorite
“Before the doubts about his NBA potential loudened, Rookie of the Year contender Zach Edey was in the gym three times a day preparing for his professional opportunity.”
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A detailed look at the allegations to fire MSCS’ Feagins
The Daily Memphian reviewed claims about overtime pay, a check donation and a grant application, and compiled what is known about them.
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Herrington: Jimmy Butler to the Grizzlies? The anatomy of a rumor.
No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.
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Inked: New Arlington retail development planned
A new Arlington retail strip is planned, Timber Creek Plaza will have a new tenant and the mobile tire-repair shop Tire Installation will have a new corporate headquarters.
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Lakeland mayor reflects on first two years
The past two years have been a busy time for Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman. Overseeing a city as its mayor tends to take a lot of attention.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
Where did the Memphis Tigers land on Parth Upadhyaya’s Associated Press Top 25 ballot after picking up a pair of wins to open American Athletic Conference play?
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Hardaway will take the win but wants to teach his Tigers to keep pushing
Coach Penny Hardaway saw the signs when he and his team landed back in Memphis following their 28-point road win over Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton.
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Here’s how Memphis’ crime — and what we spend to combat it — compares to other cities
More police spending does not always equate to lower crime rates. Memphis and Atlanta spend almost the same on police per person per year but have seen vastly different results.
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The Early Word: Tigers barely avoid a loss, and crime is down, but how much?
DOJ report will play into Nichols suit, a “kooky” eatery has closed in Cordova and we’ve got a look at Memphis running clubs.
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What to Order: The Mad Grocer’s Reuben
“Mad Grocer” Max Hussey approaches sandwiches through the lens of a fine dining chef. His Reuben is a prime example.
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Buckley: A rainbow shot rattled in. PJ Haggerty had no doubt it would.
With one second on the shot clock and ice in his veins, Memphis Tigers guard PJ Haggerty threw up a 3-pointer from 30 feet and was certain it would fall. “That’s what he does,” coach Penny Hardaway said.
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‘90 for 90’ exhibit to tell new stories of Elvis Presley’s life
The yearlong exhibit, featuring 90 unique items like car receipts and a flight certificate for his dog, will provide a fresh perspective on Presley’s life and focus on lesser-known stories.
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Memphis women lose close one to North Texas
The Tigers’ Alasia Smith got a decent shot at the buzzer, which would have forced overtime with the Mean Green women’s basketball team.
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Beale Street has a storied past. But what about the future?
The City of Memphis could move next year to examine Beale Street’s governing structure, potentially creating a new entity to oversee the street.
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After years of online success, Abbikadabbi’s Baking opens in Southaven
Abbi Nichols began baking on her own around age 12 on a whim. A few years later, she had an idea that would eventually lead to a profitable business.
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What to watch in Memphis’ game against North Texas
Memphis’ game against North Texas — a Quad 3 opportunity for the Tigers — is the final matchup it has on its schedule against an opponent in the top 100 of the NET or KenPom.
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The Early Word: One down, 17 to go for Tigers; Judge Bill Anderson bails
Feagins’ response to the board is expected very soon, Muggin Coffeehouse has closed (for now) and our staff dishes on their fave Memphis dishes.
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Calkins: The one thing Memphians must resolve to do in 2025 (and it’s not lose weight)
Hey, Memphians. It’s time to resolve to have fun again in 2025. Go to a Tigers game. Go to a Grizzlies game. Get off your couch and do something.
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