The Early Word: Super search takes a pause, and ‘old’ LeBron takes the Grizz
Mayoral candidates debate crime, a Tiger enters the transfer portal and something new is popping in Collierville.
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April 2023
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Annesdale neighbors ‘a little nervous’
After an attempt to sell the historic Midtown mansion failed, owner Ken Robison is negotiating.
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Hernando’s Hide-A-Way, with all its history, is up for sale
The sale price is $800,000 and includes numerous upgrades and a hint of famous DNA that still hangs in the air.
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FSU transfer Caleb Mills ‘extremely confident’ in Penny Hardaway’s vision for him
The former Florida State and Houston guard hopes to take the next step in his game at Memphis.
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Morant says Memphis not frustrated by Game 3
“It’s a lot of positive things we can get out of that performance. We fought back! That’s the No. 1 thing. We are a very resilient group. We always bounce back after a tough loss or a tough game,” Morant said.
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Muralist writes love letters in paint and ‘a lot of sugar’
For artist Anthony Lee, the city is his muse, but his style is a compilation of his life.
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The Early Word: Dillon begrudges villainous role, and we’re hosting a mayoral debate
Local law enforcement isn’t immune to recruiting crisis, the General Assembly wrapped up with no action on gun reform and a Florida mom is reunited with her Memphis-born baby.
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Wade: Journalist undergoes sheriff’s training, finds it’s not as easy as it looks
“Shoot or don’t shoot? Every potentially dangerous situation a cop encounters is different. And even when it’s just a simulation in training, there’s nothing easy about it.”
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Crosstown Concourse has been making communities since 1927
Since Crosstown Concourse had its grand reopening in 2017, decades of employees who worked in the old “Sears Crosstown” building have returned to check out the massive renovation.
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Amid nationwide recruiting crisis, every good law enforcement candidate is vital
The narrative around policing has changed in recent years, adding to the challenge of recruiting and retaining officers here and across the country. But Jhyunn Armstrong, soon to become a Shelby County Sheriff’s deputy, is following his dream.
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Calkins: How do Dillon Brooks and the Grizzlies put an end to the laughter? That’s easy: Win.
The Grizzlies talk too much and win too little. That’s the prevailing theory now, right? But there is an easy way to start to change that narrative: Beat the Lakers in Game 4.
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Calkins: After the flop, Dillon Brooks has nothing to say. And that says it all.
Dillon Brooks said LeBron James is getting old. But you know what’s getting old? The antics of Brooks.
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Pregnant trucker makes a special delivery
When Michelle Lewis’ water broke at Walmart Supercenter in West Memphis, she was taken to Regional One. “I’m lucky I ended up in Memphis,” said the new mom who’s often driving “in the middle of nowhere.”
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Calkins: We’re here in LA for all ‘the bulls---!’ Oh, and also Game 3!
LeBron James said, “I’m not here for the bulls---.” But, c’mon, LeBron. The whole basketball universe is here for this bulls---. It’s the (totally crazy) story going into Game 3.
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In its fifth year of varsity play, Lausanne baseball looks like a winner
With home games played at refurbished Gagliano Field, the Lynx seemed poised to make a strong postseason run.
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Nonprofits are helping bridge the socioeconomic gap
The Collective Blueprint is one part of an attempted solution to the city’s crime and poverty problems, a solution beyond the traditional approaches tried by leaders.
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The Early Word: City stadiums get $350 million, and you can buy a honky tonk for $800K
Olive Branch cracks down on out-of-state plates, Mikey Williams pleads not guilty and we solve a Garibaldi’s mystery.
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‘Decorum’ questions follow intense city council discussion on police reform
Citizens pushing for police reforms wanted quick action after the death of Tyre Nichols. Some on the council say they pushed too hard.
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Conaway: 11-foot ceiling down, huge primary bedroom and pneumonia
“I didn’t mention that we put our house on the market that same day. Staged it, coughing. Fixed it, coughing. Moved ‘clutter' to storage, coughing. Then I moved into Methodist Germantown and left the rest to Nora.”
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Cheat sheet for Tigers’ spring game
Here’s what to watch when Memphis holds is annual Friday Night Stripes football game at 7 p.m. Friday.
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In Franklin, Ohio, Luke Kennard is more than the player who once surpassed LeBron James
In Luke Kennard’s hometown of Franklin, Ohio, he is more than the player that once passed LeBron James in high school scoring. He was the kid that dominated at King’s Island amusement park, and a godsend for one local business.
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Grizzlies Insider: David Roddy explains how Memphis finds unlikely heroes
“I think this is a testament to the coaching staff, really,” Roddy said. “They prepare us for any situation. They prepare us for the adversities that come during the regular season and they do a good job of connecting that to playoff basketball.”
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The Early Word: Tyre’s family sues the city; X was the factor in Grizz win
Another superintendent finalist drops out, Live at the Garden gets a re-do year and we tell you where to eat in Tom Lee Park.
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Calkins: How did Memphis win without Ja? Grizzlies doing Grizzly things.
The Grizzlies didn’t have Ja Morant against the Lakers Wednesday. But they had John Konchar. And Xavier Tillman Sr. And a roster of players who did not wish to go quietly into the good night. So now, through sheer force of will, the series is tied at 1-1.
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Nonprofit booster Give Back Memphis folds into New Memphis
Babs Feibelman and Bill Craddock, who started the support system for nonprofits from their band of mostly retired friends, are turning their endeavor over to New Memphis.
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