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April 2024
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Food Files: Bounty on Broad closes, Wholey Goods grand opening
Bounty on Broad closed, Wholey Goods has its grand opening, a new Dunkin Donuts will be on Kirby Road and more.
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‘We have enough’: Westwood residents oppose new gas stations
“There’s already plenty of gas stations ... That’s not what the community has asked for. They’ve asked for investment in their community in terms of supportive items,” said a board member of Uplift Westwood.
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How a shared vision led former Tulsa star PJ Haggerty to Memphis
After becoming Memphis’ first transfer portal pickup of the offseason, Haggerty is motivated to show the Tigers they couldn’t have made a better decision.
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Grizzlies Insider: Three reasons Jake LaRavia has impressed since February
Jake LaRavia has impressed the last part of this season. Here are three reasons.
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GG Jackson’s church came to Memphis, so he rocked the drums and the basketball court
When the congregation of GG Jackson’s church loaded a bus to Memphis, the Grizzlies’ team chaplain opened the doors to his church for worship.
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Lichterman Nature Center moves to private control with ‘Discovery Forest’
The East Memphis nature center’s new area is designed for unstructured play. Meanwhile the museum system overseeing Lichterman and several other several other city-owned attractions continues to move toward a private board and day-to-day control.
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Former world’s fastest man adds spice to this year’s Houston Track Classic
Tennessee’s largest regular-season meet will bring plenty of talent from the city and region, including Olympic gold medalist Asafa Powell.
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The Early Word: Corky’s BBQ goes big, and Lichterman goes private
Cleotha Abston won’t take the stand in his rape trial, a Southaven ex-cop was indicted for car theft and GG Jackson goes to church.
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Alumnus funds broad scholarship program at U of M
Beginning in the fall, the award will cover tuition and expenses for 26 students, including two medical students at UTHSC. Undergraduates qualify for up to $10,000 a year.
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Sanford: Let’s give voters a break and stagger local judicial races
I’m no fan of our legislature. But in the case of former Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd, lawmakers acted with prudence and in the best interest of all Memphis and Shelby County voters.
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Lakeland Schools employees get pay bump after approval of 2024-25 budget
Starting in August, the district will serve kindergarten through 11th grade, as Lakeland Preparatory School continues to add a grade to its high school classes each year.
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Ja won in court. What does it mean?
Although a major win for the Memphis Grizzlies point guard, it is only temporary. The case will likely move on, either over self-defense or Tennessee’s “stand-your-ground” law.
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Ja Morant fairly raised issue of self defense, Shelby County judge rules
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The Early Word: City has budget oops, and the Beetle has breakfast plans
Judge rules in Ja Morant’s favor, Abston’s rape trial begins and two Memphis plants will be affected by new EPA rules on cancer-causing chemicals.
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DeSoto DA Matthew Barton marks 100 days with 900 felony charges
In his first 100 days as district attorney, Matthew Barton has initiated the first phase of his grand jury restructuring plan, created a new task force to expedite the apprehension of violent criminals and created the agency’s first-ever Public Corruption Division.
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Inked: Nail salon coming to Forest Hill, Shawarma To-Go to Summer Avenue
Grahamwood Crossing is 100% leased for the first time since opening. Plus, Archer’s Auto Care building on Mendenhall Road was sold.
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Kegs and Eggs: Oldest tavern in Memphis expanding into breakfast
The team behind The Green Beetle is opening a breakfast place next door, in the former Bedrock Eats and Sweets space.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s final AP Top 25 ballot of 2023-24
How did Upadhyaya vote in his final AP Top 25 ballot of the season?
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Colorful crosswalks headed to Wolf River Boulevard in Germantown
Germantown’s next public art installation will draw attention to crosswalks along Wolf River Boulevard on the northern edge of the suburb.
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Boshi Botanicals is making self-care more sustainable
Taking inspiration from the lavender fields of Provence and the seaside of Sorrento, a botanical bath and body shop in Chickasaw Oaks offers shoppers products to pamper themselves while helping to keep waste out of landfills.
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100 days in, Young talks about hope — amid reality — in city’s narrative
Throughout his first 100 days, Memphis Mayor Paul Young has sought ways to get to “yes” and make Memphians feel heard by their new mayor, wielding his newfound power and spotlight to recast the city’s narrative and try to paint hope on Memphis’ self-portrait.
But yes is not easy to come by. Listening takes hours that turn into days. Narratives don’t change in 90 days. Or 100. Already, circumstance has intervened.
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The Early Word: Young’s first 100 days and a look at the new FedExForum deal
Jury selection kicks off in Abston’s rape trial, Coach Cal could be our neighbor and we’ve got a look at the good (and the bad) from Cordova’s Eat N Vibe.
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Martin: Will Calipari be successful at Arkansas? Look no further than his Memphis past
If history is any guide, John Calipari will arrive in Fayetteville motivated to prove his detractors wrong and to win at an elite level.
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Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s production soared this season, but the perfect balance still awaits
Herrington breaks down Jaren Jackson’s usage and availability, scoring and shooting, passing, rebounding and defense and looks ahead to next season.
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Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins impressed by Scotty Pippen Jr. in two-way stint
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New Eats: At EnV, a search for a chef leads to crowd-pleasing menu
Hookah, Southern brunch and lavish decor are on the menu at EnV.
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