Being a college freshman in pandemic was tough, then it got worse
LaNerra Gray lost her scholarships, then her mother, but nothing was going to keep her from earning a teaching degree.
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May 2024
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Tigers aren’t getting caught up in 2024 season hype
There has been lots of positive buzz surrounding the Memphis football team since the 2023 season ended, but the Tigers aren’t patting themselves on the back prematurely.
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Food Files: Playa Bowls opening; Itta Bena and B.B. King’s renovated
Tennessee’s first-ever Playa Bowls opens in Memphis, Itta Bena and B.B. King’s Blues Club are renovated, and Central Station Memphis adds a Conductor’s Club.
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Lakeland approves mixed-use commercial project along U.S. 70
The Heathfield project received its latest approval during a Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting this week as development along U.S. 70 steadily continues.
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Juvenile Court building made staff members sick, clerk says
Shelby County’s Juvenile Court clerk said Friday building conditions had been making employees sick prior to mold, asbestos and lead being discovered there last week.
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Jury begins deliberation in Kroger security guard’s murder trial
Jurors and family members watched intently as the state and the defense presented closing arguments on day five of the trial for Gregory Livingston.
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Shelby County budget proposal ups its share of Regional One rebuild
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about the move to county financing of the first phase of the project over the next decade. Meanwhile, CEO of Regional One said the anticipated state funding didn’t come through this year.
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Conaway: ‘Light it up,’ he told the driver
“In a world either on fire or simmering, in a country dangerously divided, in a challenged city, perspective returns in an ambulance.”
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The Early Word: City waste fees may rise and so could gun switch penalties
Cases are rested in Livingston murder trial, the U of M launches its AD search and we’ve got a hot tip on cafe camping.
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State, defense rest cases in Kroger security guard’s murder trial
The murder trial against former security guard Gregory Livingston entered its fourth day Thursday, May 2, during which the defendant declined to testify and the defense counsel and prosecution rested their cases.
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Could MPD change what weapons officers carry? It’s possible
“Right now, we have a sense of urgency about what our equipment looks like in the Memphis Police Department, and how we can make sure that our officers are not outgunned as well,” Interim MPD Chief Davis said.
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Grizzlies Insider: Combine changes should help Memphis evaluate draft talent
Changes are coming to the NBA combine that should help the Grizzlies evaluate NBA Draft prospects in a couple weeks.
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Herrington: There’s upheaval in NBA playoffs. The Grizzlies watch and wait
LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard dominated for more than a decade. This could be the first time since 2005 none of them are in the second round of playoffs.
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Memphis interim athletic director addresses stadium reno, NIL deal, interest in job
Jeff Crane, who was named Memphis’ interim AD on April 23 after former AD Laird Veatch departed for Missouri, talked about a variety of topics in an interview with The Daily Memphian.
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Calkins: How a Memphis pool project inspired Gabrielle Rose to make history
Two decades ago, Gabrielle Rose walked away from swimming in disappointment. Now, at 46, she’s the oldest swimmer on record to ever qualify for the U.S. Olympic trials.
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Riverbeat Music Festival reimagines what a Memphis riverfront fest can be
How will the new Riverbeat Music Festival play out in the new Tom Lee Park, in the sound and on the ground? We’re about to find out.
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The Early Word: Halbert makes money moves, and a fired coach alleges racism
Juvenile Court could move into the old CA, Bally splits with Comcast and the oldest swimmer to qualify for the Olympic trials was inspired by a Memphis pool project.
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DeSoto DA opposes potential Hernando municipal judge nominee
Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson intends to nominate Bob Morris to a municipal judgeship when the city’s aldermen meet next on Tuesday, May 7.
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Collierville Schools budget to invest ‘big and bold’ in staff
Collierville Schools’ proposed $137.2 million budget highlights its appreciation for the district’s teachers and includes holiday bonuses.
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Here’s what could move into former Commercial Appeal building
Shelby County Juvenile Court is looking at several temporary spaces following an indefinite closure, Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon told The Daily Memphian Wednesday.
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‘We’re going to get better through this’: CBHS track gives state record a run, but falls short
Despite a late fall, the Brothers recorded Tennessee’s top time at the prestigious Penn Relays.
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The Early Word: Juvie court is closed, but Jones leaves door open for Tigers
Jurors get picture of Kroger gas station shooting, staff changes are coming to MSCS and a South Memphis polluter is gone.
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ESPN’s Paul Finebaum says ACC, Big 12 made mistake in not choosing Memphis
Paul Finebaum said he thought Memphis was a better match for the ACC than SMU.
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Germantown considering more than $12 million in capital improvements
Germantown’s $12 million improvement budget was approved by the financial advisory commission in early April.
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April 2024
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Glenn Funk, Steve Farese face off in security guard’s murder trial
Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk, who is prosecuting the case, painted a picture during opening statements of an altercation that turned violent quickly and a killing that was premeditated and intentional. Defense attorney Steve Farese said his client was “innocent of all charges.”
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