Peabody chef crafts governor’s mansion out of gingerbread — complete with ducks
The gingerbread replica of the governor’s residence is highly accurate, but pastry chef Konrad Spitzbart made sure to include the Peabody’s famous ducks.
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December 2023
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Is Memphis ready to weather the winter?
“I cannot guarantee that nothing will happen,” Doug McGowen, president and CEO of Memphis Light, Gas and Water said. “But I can guarantee that we’re much better prepared than we were last winter.”
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Local restaurants worry about ‘seismic shift’ within industry
A federal trade proposal would prevent restaurateurs from charging delivery fees, auto gratuities and credit card processing fees.
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What to look for in Memphis’ road game against No. 21 Texas A&M
Coach Penny Hardaway’s Tigers head to College Station as sizable underdogs.
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One program and many career paths for pre-med students at Rhodes
Rhodes College’s Health Professions Advising program students have acceptance rates to schools after graduating that outpace national averages.
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Munford High basketball players voice support for Ja Morant
Munford High School players said it has been a joy to have Grizzlies star Ja Morant spend time around the team this season.
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Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with others
The Memphis Grizzlies star has had some time on his hands lately, thanks to an NBA suspension. What’s he been up to?
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Plan for Hy-Vee grocery store in Bartlett moves forward
The grocery store would be the chain’s first in the Mid-South.
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County commission dispute escalates to court protection order
County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. is seeking a court order of protection against fellow commissioner Mickell Lowery after the two exchanged words in August. Attorneys are seeking to seal the order and the details of Ford’s legal motion.
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The Early Word: MLGW may stay Downtown; Midtown shop snaps shut
Collierville Schools is giving National Lampoon’s vibes, JJJ offers a tour of his crib and FedEx workers remember the hard-working octogenarian killed at the hub.
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Few trials and many dismissals at 201 Poplar, reports say
Amid increasing scrutiny of local judges and the district attorney, two studies raise a magnifying glass to courtroom proceedings at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center.
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Memphis Food Files: 2 new Rotolo’s, 1 drive-thru Zaxby’s
Rotolo’s Craft & Crust expands into the Water Tower District at Schilling Farms and Silo Square in Southaven, Zaxby’s opens a to-go-only location and Popeye’s coming to Wolfchase Galleria.
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Reports outline Shelby County’s court issues. So what are the solutions?
Most criminal cases in Shelby County took more than a year to resolve, reports show. Former Judge Robert “Bobby” Carter points to new court strategies that could help pick up the pace.
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Conaway: It’s just common sense; we’re killing ourselves
“If something is injuring and assaulting us, if something has become the common denominator in virtually all manner of violent crime, if something aids criminals ... if something is killing us, the city council’s job is to do something about it now.”
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After losing four teams in two years, the AAC is now losing its commissioner
The AAC will have turned from an 11-team conference as recent as 2022 into a 14-team conference that only has seven of the original 11 still in the league next year. Now, the conference is losing the only commissioner it has ever known.
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Grizzlies Mailbag: Ja Morant’s return, FedExForum’s future, more
Chris Herrington answers readers’ questions including speculation about Vince Williams’ nickname, plus shares his thoughts on Christmas music.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. featured on ‘MTV Cribs’
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Worker killed at hub was 86-year-old who loved bustle, co-workers
The longtime employee was killed when she saw an envelope sticking out of a container and hurried to grab it, according to inside sources at FedEx and the attorney representing her family.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. featured on ‘MTV Cribs’
In total, it took seven minutes for MTV to show off Jackson’s house. There was plenty of time to get into the details.
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The Early Word: Trials are down at 201, but a train to Nashville is on track
New food arrivals fly into MEM, Desmond Bane brings the pain and the Tigers beat VCU (but it wasn’t pretty).
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Sanford: Let’s denounce the troubling rise in crime, all of it
“Our society, particularly our political system, has noticeably degenerated to the point where lying, cheating and exploiting others are often excused, if not overlooked and rewarded.”
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Martin: Tigers’ ugly victory against VCU could turn out to be a good thing
The Tigers’ win may prove to be a catalyst for Coach Penny Hardaway to take the steps he needs to take to turn this into a fruitful season.
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Cordova players check egos at the door, and the result is a promising start
Terrance Scales’ Wolves are off to a fast start thanks to their team-before-self approach. And obvious talent.
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Table Talk: A salute to those making Memphis’ food scene
This week, we salute the people behind three small-scale attempts at something new on the Memphis food-and-drink scene, three related attempts to fill a major need and another for a meaningful endeavor coming to a close.
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Richard Smith: U of M ownership key ‘condition’ of $50M gift
Richard Smith said Tuesday that the family could pull its pledged $50 million gift if the Memphis City Council doesn’t transfer ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.
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The Early Word: CBU staff cuts are coming, and a Hy-Vee store may be, too
Wright pleads guilty to Trenary’s killing, another cop was fired for actions the night of Nichols’ death and the stadium deal could hit a snag.
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