As Memphis nears start of summer workouts, new Tigers are ‘ready for the challenge’
With less than a week to go until the Tigers’ June 1 start of summer workouts, coach Penny Hardaway looks to be in position to have most of his team on campus.
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Final Four Memories: Meeting expectations, Memphis State made it to St. Louis
Even before the 1972-73 season began, many figured Larry Finch, Ronnie Robinson, Larry Kenon and the rest of the Tigers had something special brewing. Did they ever.
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Martin: Most likely to carry the banner for Memphis sports in 2024? The answer is Memphis football
It should be a redemption year for the Memphis sports scene as a whole in 2024. But if you’re asking which team is most likely to lead the way, the answer is Memphis football.
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Bartlett adopts parks master plan with look to future
“Most of the citizens are looking for more outdoor opportunities,” said Bartlett Parks and Recreation Director Paul Wright.
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Reddit-famous Memphian is the pick of the litter
Four or fives times a week, Glenn Morris takes out one of his Litterbuggies to pick up trash in Memphis neighborhoods. And Batman has nothing on this guy’s utility belt.
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Political Roundup: Camp GloJo and gavels drawn at City Hall
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Gloria Johnson campaigns in Memphis over the long holiday weekend and hopes Democrats throw national support behind her effort to upset incumbent Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn.
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Former Ole Miss quarterback shows up the Showboats
Former Ole Miss Rebels QB Jordan Ta’amu put on quite a display as the DC Defenders handed the Memphis Showboats their eighth straight loss Sunday.
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Food Files: Chick-fil-A Uptown construction, new Villa Castrioti, more
Chick-fil-A Uptown construction is moving forward, Villa Castrioti is expanding to Nashville, JamRack is now open and Belltower Coffee is serving food at Shelby Farms Park and introducing a membership program.
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Calkins: Is this the beginning of the end for U of M sports?
For years, Memphis has competed at the highest level in college sports. That is in jeopardy now. The NCAA and the Power 5 have agreed that Power 5 schools can pay roughly $20 million a year in direct payments to college athletes. How is a school like Memphis supposed to compete?
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NCAA, Power 5 leagues sign off on plan that includes paying athletes
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Buckley: Questions to ponder with Memphis Tigers’ NCAA fate in flux
When the NCAA and its five power conferences agreed to permit schools to pay players for the first time in college-sports history, athletes, coaches, administrators and fans throughout the country were left with so many questions.
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Memphis ad agency Archer names new CEO
Archer CEO Russ Williams is stepping down. His successor has worked on campaigns such as Chick-fil-A’s “Eat Mor Chikin” and Motel 6’s “We’ll leave the light on for you.”
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Lobos, Legends tryout schedules frustrate families
Soccer tryouts are next week and two elite clubs in Shelby County have held their tryouts the same night for years. Some parents feel the timing is unfair and creates unnecessary stress for their children.
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Calkins: These Navy operatives are among the best in the world. And they’re in Millington.
If a Navy bassoonist stationed in Hawaii busts up his bassoon or a tuba player stationed in Seattle dents her tuba, where do you imagine those instruments end up?
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Bailey: The people in charge sure think armed teachers is a bad idea
Despite legislation opening the door for teachers to carry guns, the idea rightfully is receiving no support from local law enforcement and educational leaders.
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Bartlett announces first summer concert series
The summer concert series features eight dates from mid-June to late-September at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion at W.J. Freeman Park.
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Lake District in limbo as Lakeland waits on next move
With The Lake District no longer in the hands of developer Yehuda Netanel, Lakeland officials are waiting for the next move by the lender that bought the property.
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City responds to state legislator’s questions about MPD policies
John Gillespie questioned MPD’s policies in a Thursday news release. He and Brent Taylor sponsored the law that bans police departments from not pulling someone over when they have reasonable suspicion the person violated the law.
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Street cred: Behind-the-scenes man has run Beale for decades
In 1983, when Beale Street reopened as the city-owned entertainment district, Al James, now 71, became its official manager, running the hardscape of one of the country’s most famous streets like it was his own front yard.
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The Early Word: Tigers can’t compete; Graceland deal is under investigation
Luxury hotel is planned near FedExForum, Uptown is getting a Chick-fil-A and Brent Taylor urges schools to stay quiet about guns.
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Conaway: Imagine, the state of West Tennessee
Announcing the birth of our nation’s 51st state:
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Grizzlies Insider: Would Stephon Castle work in Memphis?
UConn guard has skills that would fit in Memphis, but would he be willing to play a position other than point guard?
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Collierville Farmers Market opens for season, marking 15 years
This year, the market has 44 vendors — including 14 new ones — selling sourdough baked goods, planters, honey, pickles and more.
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DeSoto County plans for 38 resource officers in schools
With a new contract approved, DeSoto County Schools is altogether expected to spend more than $4 million on resource officers for the upcoming school year.
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Herrington: Hot seat label for Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins hard to avoid
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins won’t show up to training camp wearing a “Hot Seat” cap, but the label is applied frequently to NBA head coaches.
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Sanford: Halbert’s noble start in public life is now an exhausting disaster
Whether Wanda Halbert is removed from office or not, this community has grown tired of her. Except for a handful of apologists, everyone is weary of the incompetence, excuses and double talk.
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