Last-minute updates move MSCS takeover proposals toward compromise
Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, and Sen. Brent Taylor, R- Eads, don’t yet agree on the role of a new appointed board. Here’s what they’ve offered in new proposals aimed at a compromise.
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April 2025
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Millington bar gets friendly fresh start from Midtown owner
Louis Connelly, owner of Louis Connelly’s Bar for Fun Times and Friendship, officially took over Kickstart in March.“We’d love to keep growing, buying more neighborhood bars like this that have character and history,” he said.
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Olive Branch blocks Crumpler Place development
The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen rejected a development near Goodman and Crumpler roads, saying it was not in keeping with the zoning, siding with residents who opposed the plan with its apartments.
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The Early Word: ICE targets U of M students; would a Grizz loss be good?
Baron Von Opperbean gets big bucks, a school takeover compromise is coming and a Midtown bar owner brings “fun times” to Millington.
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Memphians should absolutely pull for the Grizzlies to win Friday. Right?!?
Memphis NBA fans are facing an unprecedented dilemma Friday: Is it better if the Grizzlies win or lose?
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Redbirds recap: Memphis wins again in Jacksonville series
First baseman Matt Lloyd tied the game with a two-run double and later scored on a balk to give the Redbirds the lead.
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Herrington: Grizzlies have at least one game left, but may have already taken the loss
In all ways except the outcome for the Grizzlies and their fans, Tuesday’s play-in was a great game in the rich recent history between these franchises.
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The Early Word: High stakes for the Grizz and new steak at Barksdale’s
A property-tax hike may be the “only option” for a new jail, a Wolfchase hotel could be yours and something new is brewing in Germantown.
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New Starbucks with drive-thru headed to Germantown
While the chain has offerings throughout the suburb, the Exeter Village store will be Germantown’s first standalone Starbucks with a drive-thru.
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Inked: Lenox Office Park, Wolfchase hotel headed to auction
The 2019 loan was secured by a deed of trust on the Lenox Office Park, which became collateral after the lending moved into “advanced foreclosure stage,” JLL’s listing said.
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What to order: Barksdale’s country fried steak — don’t forget the biscuits
Could Barksdale’s country-fried steak plate become a new breakfast icon? That’s the hope from new owners Ryan Glosson and Heather and Bryant Bain.
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If sales tax hike is dead, how will Shelby County pay for a new jail?
Options for funding the project, widely agreed upon by state legislators as necessary despite disputes about priorities and timing, are becoming increasingly limited.
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‘Unfortunately, that’s been the story’: Warriors hand Grizzlies more hurt
After all the work the team did to erase a large deficit — and after Morant eventually returned to the game with a noticeable limp — it was as painful a finish as the Grizzlies could have imagined.
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Box score: Warriors 121, Grizzlies 116
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Redbirds recap: Memphis takes first game of series against Jacksonville
Mike Antico went 2 for 3 with his first two RBIs of the season. Right fielder Bryan Torres went 2 for 4 effort with two runs scored and an RBI.
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Klein and Baker face off for Republican nod in Horn Lake mayor’s race
Nat Baker and Danny Klein must face a runoff election to become the Republican nominee for the race for Horn Lake mayor.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: How former Memphis players fared in 2024-25 NBA regular season
Eight former Tigers, all of whom played for coach Penny Hardaway, logged minutes on NBA teams in the regular season.
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Memphis Redbirds unveil 19-game TV package
The Memphis Redbirds on Tuesday announced a broadcast partnership with Gray Media for a 19-game television package during the 2025 season.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis, Golden State trade confident words
This will be the third iteration of postseason basketball between the Warriors and this era of the Grizzlies. Will it have the same drama?
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Charges dismissed for codefendant in Rhodes student killing
Charges against Lori Frye, the codefendant charged in the 2021 death of Andew “Drew” Rainer, were dropped Monday, April 14.
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The Early Word: xAI may get lower tax bill; Houston High is stuck in the ’90s
Charges were dropped for a codefendant in a Rhodes student’s killing, the AG’s office goes after a Memphis charity and all the Grizzlies have to do is win.
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Monday prep report: Briarcrest storms back to defeat CBHS in title game rematch
Cole Photopulos drives in four runs for Briarcrest as the Saints battle back from a first-inning haymaker.
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Herrington: Keys, concerns as Grizzlies renew postseason rivalry with Warriors
Underdog Memphis can beat Golden State in their NBA play-in game, but the Grizzlies will have to be at their best. Their best has been hard to locate in recent weeks, and even harder to maintain.
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Little things mean a lot for Briarcrest ace Phinn Waters
The junior, who is headed to Texas, has 28 strikeouts over his last two outings.
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Shooting death of teenager Downtown spotlights violent week
Sunday’s shooting underscored a troubling week for gun violence in Memphis. There have been nine murders over the past seven days, according to the city’s Weekly Crime Trends report.
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The 28 best moments of the 2024-2025 Grizzlies season
Even disappointing seasons — and despite a winning record and a postseason appearance this was one — are woven full of fun and memorable moments.
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