A Northpoint pitcher’s knuckleball helped win the state title. But that’s not the beginning or end of the story.
Thanks to baseball’s most baffling pitch, and a Major Leaguer’s kindness, Northpoint’s closer was able to make a special delivery.
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June 2023
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The Early Word: Wheel tax falls flat, and we can’t drive I-55
Summer is for coffee shop hopping, youth detention center offers kids a new light (literally) and a future skatepark will honor Tyre Nichols.
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Coffee Shop Hoppers found their Memphis, one cup at a time
This couple, new to Memphis, got to know the city by visiting local coffee shops.
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Coop’d Up builds homes for feathered friends
A business that started out as a way to make extra money for medical expenses has turned into a full-time gig constructing chicken coops.
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The Early Word: Old Burke’s sign comes back, but will DeAndre Williams?
Four kids were killed in a fire, a teen is charged with killing the watermelon man and Pride may be different this year.
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The Life and Times of Jerry Lawler: At 73, crowns keep coming for ‘The King’
Once The King, always The King. Pro wrestler Jerry Lawler might be 73 years old, just months removed from a second stroke, and living with some heartache, but he still commands an audience, and The King is still gathering crowns.
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40 deaths in 5 years: Drugs, suicide lead fatalities at 201 Poplar
Shelby County’s 201 Poplar is a jail, not a prison. It’s meant for short-term stays and pretrial detention, but there are some detainees who never get out.
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The Early Word: The King has a new crown, and this tequila saves cats
Pride parade wasn’t a drag (thanks to a federal judge), there’s good news for football (both kinds) and we look at 201 Poplar deaths over five years.
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Coaching with the heart: Tigers defensive coordinator puts love first
While the X’s and O’s of football are what reeled him into coaching, Matt Barnes became more interested in the interpersonal relationship side of it all as he got older.
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Police dogs help sniff out crime
Across DeSoto County law enforcement agencies, K-9s assist officers with catching criminals. A recent donation of lightweight bulletproof vests helps them do their job better.
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Blue Note co-founder turns to tequila — and saving big cats
Tequila is one of fastest-growing spirit sectors in the U.S., and a Memphis entrepreneur has launched a new brand with a cause, not a mascot.
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Memphis could raise property taxes. Here’s what it would pay for.
Council Chairman Martavius Jones has proposed a $0.29 increase to the city’s current $2.71 property tax rate, which would raise about $40.6 million in new revenue for the city if it passed.
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Lakefront Wellness brings preventative approach to Lakeland
With a focus of spending more time with patients to assess their medical problems, two Lakeland residents will soon open a wellness clinic in The Lake District.
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The five best matchups on Memphis’ 2023-24 non-conference slate
Memphis basketball’s 2023-24 non-conference schedule features several exciting matchups.
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Standing 6-foot-7, Showboats quarterback Cole Kelley sees a lot
Most quarterbacks aren’t nearly as tall as Cole Kelley, but Memphis’ USFL starter hopes to get another NFL shot after spending offseason time last year with the Washington Commanders.
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Showboats battling for playoff spot despite rough start this season
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Vince Papale’s ‘Invincible’ journey lives on through Showboats receiver
Memphis Showboats receiver Vinny Papale has worked through several obstacles to be where he is. His father’s journey, which inspired the Disney movie “Invincible,” is one of his biggest motivators to keep pushing.
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The Early Word: Beale’s ‘Hard’ news, Mikey’s lost deal, Ja’s long wait
Willie Herenton leads a new mayoral poll, Celtic Crossing has tacos and the Brooks Museum gets big bucks.
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Lifeguard shortage impacts Memphis pools
The number of available lifeguards has dropped, forcing organizations like Memphis Parks and YMCA to “be creative” with their public swimming pool schedules.
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Conaway: Random wisdom. Or not.
“If you’ve seen any of these before, just laugh again.”
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DeAndre Williams seeks avenue for return to Memphis
The Tigers big man, who previously thought his college career was done, looks to gain an additional year of NCAA eligibility.
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Hard Rock closing July 30; back in ‘97, it was boon for Beale
As late as the spring of 2022, a letter was filed with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, indicating a plan to build a Hard Rock Hotel at 326 Beale St.
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Buckley: C’mon, NCAA. Do the right thing. Let DeAndre Williams stay.
If DeAndre Williams has his way, the Memphis Tigers may be able to keep their 6-foot-9 all-conference forward.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis one of five teams still searching for first Finals trip
Let’s take a spin around the NBA and Grizzlies world in the early stages of the offseason.
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Burke’s Book Store’s original aluminum sign to make triumphant return
A neighbor saved the Burke’s Book Store aluminum sign from demolition heap. It spent the last 16 years on her back fence, and now it’s coming back.
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The search for a new MSCS superintendent: How we got here and what’s next
In recent weeks, the search for a new Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent has fallen apart, and the board will discuss next steps at a Thursday, June 1, retreat.
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