Germantown board split on full-time mayor
A proposed draft ordinance would make Germantown’s mayor the “executive head of the city,” and he or she would not be allowed to have other employment.
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February 2024
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The Early Word: Big Spain, MATA CEO retire; Tigers can’t win for losing
Charges are dropped for one in killing of St. Jude researcher, lawmakers try to ban pride flags and Deanie Parker is a double Grammy nominee.
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January 2024
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A look ahead at Germantown’s 2024 election
Germantown residents have local elections this fall. There are three aldermen positions and three school board seats on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Germantown school district celebrates first and only superintendent
Germantown Board of Education’s meeting Tuesday was full of celebrations for students, the board and its superintendent.
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City Council controversial health care proposal, explained
The City Council votes Tuesday, Feb. 6, on extending the city’s health insurance coverage for council members who serve two terms. The calculations are complex and the authority for such a move is controversial.
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Opinion: Council health care proposal ‘is as ludicrous as it is ... offensive’
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What to expect in Memphis’ game against Rice
Rice is coming off back-to-back losses to Tulsa and Florida Atlantic and is tied with Wichita State for second-to-last place in the AAC.
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The Early Word: More Nichols video unveiled; No. 1 Tigers fan remembered
City Council will vote on extending health benefits to themselves, the Grizz sign two more hardship players and we’ve got a tip on where to have fun and make friends.
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Dive bar ‘for Fun Times and Friendship’ opens Saturday
“A good dive bar should feel old and unassuming, have cheap but good drinks and a great atmosphere,” owner Louis Connelly said.
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Inked: Kennedy View Retail Center, Bartlett office building sold
Kennedy View Retail Center and a Bartlett office building have been sold, a new tenant is at Goodlett Farms Parkway and 666 Riverside Drive will become an indoor climate-controlled storage facility.
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Collierville picks 8 finalists for school board
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen has chosen eight people to interview for school board. The person will serve until November.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Dandridge speaks to the heart of Tigers’ issues
Memphis big man Malcolm Dandridge addresses what he considers to be the root of the struggling team’s problems.
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New police union VP found career calling in ‘camaraderie of service’
John Covington was elected to the role of Memphis Police Association vice president in November and started Jan. 1.
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The Early Word: Jack Brown’s has beef, and the Grizz are just having fun
County approves a new juvenile reporting center, the Tigers are unranked and 19 people are vying for Collierville’s open school board seat.
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New police union president looks to make ‘positive change’
As of Jan. 1, Sgt. Matthew Cunningham, 51, is president of Memphis Police Association, moving up from the vice president position.
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Buckley: Are the Memphis Tigers NIT-bound? Let the wondering begin.
Things are looking bleak for Coach Penny Hardaway’s club after three straight losses including Sunday’s to UAB in Birmingham.
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Collierville: Nineteen apply for open school board seat following Blair’s resignation
Collierville had 19 people apply for the vacant school board position following Keri Blair’s resignation. The board hopes to appoint its member in mid-May.
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Brooks, Dixon highlight work of local teens in new exhibitions
The Scholastic Art Awards are “like the art-kid championship game” said Brooks director of education, Kathy Dumlao.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. said losing lit a fire under Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. said the Grizzlies didn’t need to lose to improve. They needed it to light a fire under them this season.
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The Early Word: Grizz have a fix for Downtown; Tigers lose third straight
Upgrades kept the power on during this month’s winter weather, restaurant staffing issues are stabilizing and District 12 is a bar for hip millennials.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballot
How much did Upadhyaya’s Top 25 change after a relatively tame week in college basketball?
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Gus’s joins ‘Chicken Sandwich Wars’
Technically, this isn’t Gus’s first fried chicken sandwich — that came 70 years ago — but the new one is a year in the making.
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Herrington: On Vince Williams Jr., the unlikely revelation of a wild, wayward Grizzlies season
Chris Herrington dissects Vince Williams Jr.'s play this season and compares the (VW) Bug’s style of play to another former Memphis Grizzlies player. Dillon Brooks? Tony Allen? Dive in and find out.
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‘Selfishness’ costs Tigers again against UAB. It could cost them their season.
“If your (main) goal is not for the team that’s on the front of your chest to win the game, then you’re thinking about yourself,” Tigers center Malcolm Dandridge said.
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Restaurant turnover, staffing stabilizes
It’s been a rough couple of years for restaurants but local eateries say the industry’s previous staffing challenges have lessened and they can be more selective in hiring.
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Calkins: The Grizzlies have a plan for Beale? Great.
“In fact, here’s to all who are willing to lend a hand. That includes the local business people who sent a letter to Gov. Bill Lee requesting help with the city’s crime crisis. It’s a moment for any and all to pitch in.”
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