Grizzlies Mailbag: Five trade deadline ideas, early draft thoughts and (much) more
Here’s part two of a mammoth Mid-Season Grizzlies Mailbag. Last week’s part one covered a lot of territory.
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January 2024
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The Early Word: Puerto Rico trip was a bust, and keep boiling that water
School vouchers could buoy Catholic schools, Tigers give away the game to Tulane and Macy’s plans closings and layoffs.
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Shelby County suburban home sales down in 2023
Home sales are down for the third straight year. But with interest rates on the decline, some are hopeful the market stabilizes in 2024.
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FedEx success in USPS talks will show up in Express division
In a leaked recording, a FedEx vice president tells pilots a new contract with the U.S. Postal Service will eliminate daytime flights in 29 cities.
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Between wind and water: How the Health Department could help the environment
The Shelby County Health Department is charged with protecting and promoting environmental health, but advocates say the agency is not doing enough to keep the area’s air and water safe.
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GG Jackson opens up about turbulent college experience, becoming a pro
Even if it validated criticisms, GG Jackson vowed to be honest during NBA Draft interviews. Now he’s backing up his promises.
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Martin: Penny Hardaway has to find the answers — and fast
So here we are again. We’ve arrived at the annual crisis point in the schedule. There’s talk of dysfunction, the execution is lackluster, and the defense has fallen off a cliff. Some familiar themes over the years.
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Biscuits and Jams second location opening Downtown
The latest location of popular Bartlett restaurant has the potential to bring the restaurant to hotels across the U.S.
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What to expect in Memphis’ road game against Tulane
The Tigers’ matchup with Tulane on Sunday represents an opportunity for the group to grab its seventh Quad II victory of the season and get back on track before things further unravel.
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Memphis-area bank to pay nearly $2M to settle redlining accusations
The U.S. Department of Justice complaint alleges that from 2015 to at least 2020, Patriot avoided providing mortgage services to majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods and discouraged people seeking credit in them from obtaining home loans.
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Preparing for extreme weather and other ‘disruptive events’
The University of Memphis’ Center for Applied Earth Science has hired a professor known for using data to guide long-term planning for infrastructure.
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With weather and boil-water advisory, it’s ‘a fun time to be a bar’
Recent winter weather coupled with MLGW’s indefinite boil-water advisory is making life a little bit more challenging for restaurants as they have to figure out what to do about food, drinks and even the restrooms.
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Pay disparity in DA’s office could hamper prosecutorial abilities
Some of the 120 prosecutors working in the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office make as much as $70,000 more than their colleagues who work next to them.
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What’s on stage in Memphis for January
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “A Raisin in the Sun” are two of the theater productions that will come alive this month.
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Bailey: Electric battery manufacturing will change the character of the area
The announcement of an electric battery manufacturer in Marshall County, coupled with the already announced BlueOval City may change the rural areas of Shelby and Fayette counties.
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TSSAA boys and girls basketball scoring leaders and top teams
Jordan Allen and Amare’ Boothe are both averaging more than 30 points per game.
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Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins said defensive energy is in Memphis’ ‘DNA’
“We have to play with that edge, home or away, and that togetherness. I thought (against Minnesota) it was really good. In the fourth quarter we had a little bit of slippage, but overall, I’m really impressed,” Taylor Jenkins said.
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Martin: It’s back to square one for Memphis basketball
After a month of mostly near-misses and too-close-for-comfort wins, the Memphis Tigers finally got caught.
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Justin Timberlake show is still on — for lucky ticket winners
After nearly a week of winter weather, the Orpheum confirmed Jan. 18 that Timberlake’s Friday concert would continue as planned. Also Thursday, the artist posted a five-second clip from a rehearsal at the Orpheum.
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Calkins: The Tigers lost and the fans stayed home. But that wasn’t the worst part.
On a cold and miserable night — a night when fans were urged to stay home — the Tigers blew a 20-point lead to lose to South Florida. And then Penny Hardaway hinted at ominous chemistry issues within the team.
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The Early Word: Farm and Fig says farewell, and the Tigers tank
Memphis Tourism buys Memphis in May HQ, Mississippi paves the way for $2B EV battery plant and we’ve got tips on which streets may be safest in this weather.
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Conaway: Gov. Lee wants you to pay tuition at MUS and Hutchison
“Lee thinks his voucher program will become a national model. The lies told to get it, and the threats and pressure brought to bear, have already made it a national embarrassment.”
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Food Files: New JJ’s, Biscuits & Jams spots; Taste of Glenny open Sundays
JJ’s Tropical expands, Biscuits & Jams opens Downtown and A Taste of Glenny extends its hours to include Sundays.
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Northpoint’s Kelley finds his niche, as his famous father keeps a close eye
Ayden Kelley, the son of former East High and Tennessee standout Tony Harris, is combining his passion for basketball and chess and excelling on the court for Northpoint.
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Grizzlies Mailbag: Steven Adams’ status, GG Jackson’s future and (so much) more
Part 1 of a two-part Mid-Season Grizzlies Mailbag. This is the non-trade deadline portion of the Mailbag with lots of great questions that Chris Herrington answers.
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