Table Talk: Guy Fieri is in Memphis, and festival/fair season is on.
Whether at Tom Lee Park or one of the many fests, get outside this weekend. And here’s hoping you find some good eats and drinks when you do.
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September 2023
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The Early Word: Cops federally indicted in Nichols case; Jaylin McKenzie video released
Police search for woman missing after booze cruise, Tennessee gets sued over abortion rights and the flu may be worse than COVID this year.
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Memphis’ power provider needs to double — or maybe triple — energy supply
It took the Tennessee Valley Authority 90 years to build its current electric grid, but it’s going to need to move a lot quicker to keep up with its customers’ need for power.
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COVID hasn’t left, but flu might be worse this winter
COVID hasn’t gone away, but experts say the trend is in the right direction.
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‘It’s all about a balance:’ Lead Judicial Commissioner on affordable bail, public criticism
In the second part in a two-part interview with The Daily Memphian, Shelby County’s Lead Judicial Commissioner John Marshall discusses the controversy surrounding affordable bail.
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Tigers Talk: Bonner II and Martin’s observations after the first two games
The Daily Memphian’s Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss their initial takeaways, surprise players and any concerns they have about the team after two weeks.
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The Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls throw shade; Carlisle serves Racquet Club plan
Council staff shakeup raises questions, Patrice Robinson is tapped for TVA board and Majestic is bringing back Sunday fun day.
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Collierville explores wine and beer sales at Harrell Theatre
Collierville leaders consider allowing Collierville Arts Council to sell beer and wine at The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre productions. “I think this would completely change the arts experience at the Harrell Theatre,” said the council chairman.
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City Council staff shakeup leaves questions over possible retribution
A former Memphis City Council staffer said a personal dispute with Councilman JB Smiley Jr. cost him his job.
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If more police are the answer, exactly what will they do?
One of the biggest issues in the mayoral campaign is how candidates intend to fight crime, including whether they will maintain current strategies.
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After retirement: Planning for life’s ‘encore’
At any great concert, the band plays some of the big hits early and saves a couple for the end. Retirement is the same way, says Andrew Beach of The Center Memphis: It’s wise to plan for the encore.
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East Memphis breakfast/lunch spot invites customers to ‘perch’ a while
“Perch is like my own little personal Cheers,” said restaurant owner and longtime caterer Ragan Oglesby-Phillips.
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Buckley: The Tigers belted Arkansas State, and they wore it proudly
Memphis comes up with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in a 37-3 victory over the Red Wolves, and it has something to show for it.
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Where are cases going in Shelby County? Wherever it is, they’re not getting there fast.
The most recent data shows that, in fiscal year 2022, 55.2% of criminal cases in Shelby County were either dismissed or the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office decided not to pursue charges.
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The Early Word: Courts are backed up, but the hotel pipeline is moving along
Memphis in May gets sued, Dillon Brooks helps Canada beat the U.S. and the suburbs could break up with MLGW.
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Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s World Cup a portrait of underperformance and misuse
“It’s hard not to be conspiratorial when the three players out to illness in the final game for Team USA were perhaps the three American players most ill-served by the experience.”
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Catholic diocese investing in retreat center near BlueOval City
With the construction site for Ford’s BlueOval City only 13 minutes away, the diocese is now preparing for an onslaught of development in the area.
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New Eats: ‘Waffle House Mex?’ At La Palapa, you can have it all.
Waffle House meets La Guadalupana? Two great things that go great together, it turns out, according to Chris Herrington.
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Collierville senior living center serves up fine dining
The Farms at Bailey Station, which hired the former executive chef at Limelight, operatives five eateries that they plan to eventually open to the general public.
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An’Darius Coffey finds his place in Memphis football
The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.
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Conaway: Mr. Mayor, before you become Mr. again, don’t leave us in shame
Fair or not, the next few weeks are critical to Mayor Jim Strickland’s legacy and will leave an ugly mark or deliver a bright promise.
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Why Memphis lags behind in solar projects
States such as Florida have climbed in an annual report on the growth in solar power by region while the net growth of Memphis homes with solar has fluctuated.
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Memphis music man Keith Sykes, Buffett wrote ‘Volcano’ in 15 minutes
“We just traded lines until the song got written,” Keith Sykes said.
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The Early Word: Shelby County is a ‘unicorn,’ and Penny stands by Mikey
Brooks work stoppage could cost $7 million, NLE Choppa endorses Paul Young and we’re heading into a big football weekend.
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FACS building for a bright future, but the present is looking good too
Core group of seniors who struggled three years ago supplying words of wisdom for a team that’s 3-0 for the first time since 2013.
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