Memphis native isn’t ‘caught up in the lights’ as he leads Marquette in March Madness
Kam Jones, a former Evangelical Christian School star, has helped Marquette reach the Sweet 16.
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March 2024
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The Early Word: Man makes folly at Folk’s Folly, and Hard Rock rocks on
Memphis’ traffic stop ban is nullified, AutoZone Park needs some love and Pho Binh faves are back.
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Conaway: Ghosts rising within
Research has revealed that Nathan Bedford Forrest’s slave pens were originally behind Calvary Episcopal Church, but in the 1880s, the church expanded to the east over the site of the pens.
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Food Files: Sen Trang, Rock’n Dough Orleans Station opening soon
Sen Trang opens March 29 in the old Pho Binh building, Bojangles is settling into an old Zaxby’s, and Rock’n Dough is having its grand opening soon in the Edge District.
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Fayette Academy baseball duo thriving on the diamond despite bad breaks
Imperfections aren’t impediments for middle schoolers Jacob Fondren and Silas Bawcum.
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Grizzlies Insider: Clarke’s return was emotional boost in locker room
Desmond Bane said Brandon Clarke deserves as much credit as anyone for helping build the current Grizzlies culture.
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Bartlett firm hosts SBA official as it churns out 1.5 million pairs of eclipse glasses a day
Bartlett’s American Paper Optics is on a mission to bring eye safety to millions of people viewing the April 8 total solar eclipse. Small Business Administration official Isabel Guzman visited the company Wednesday, March 27.
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Food court: Potential Chick-fil-A site trustee sues Collierville
The lawsuit accuses Collierville of an illegal denial, causing harm to site trustee Bob Cartwright.
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The Early Word: BC is back, and airport baggage claim will see the light
Judge Boyd is jailed, Collierville is being sued for saying no to Chick-fil-A and FedExForum funding clears hurdles.
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Herrington: ‘Quicker and higher’ is name of Clarke’s game
Brandon Clarke “knew it was going to be a lengthy road,” Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said. “It’s a product of just seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. ... He deserves this opportunity.”
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Opening Day for the Redbirds kickstarts a season of giveaways
The Triple-A Memphis Redbirds open their 2024 season Friday at AutoZone Park with several gift giveaways games planned and postgame fireworks shows scheduled.
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Buckley: Knockout! With NCAA official scorer out, backup subs in
With Mary Ellen Rogers unable to go for Friday’s NCAA Tournament games in Memphis, Gene Bailey puts on the stripes.
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The Early Word: Strickland’s got a new gig, and the old CA will store your stuff
Frayser residents sound off on trash and crime, a new art gallery is opening in Midtown and we look at whether our bridges could survive a boat crash.
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Strickland, new law school dean, wants more U of M grads to pass bar
First-time pass rate dipped to 65% in 2022 at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Efforts in 2023 brought it up more than 10 percentage points.
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Former Mayor Jim Strickland tapped as U of M law school dean
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Memphis cornerback Davion Ross feels ‘blessed’ to return from injury
Davion Ross missed 11 of 13 games last year with a season-ending injury to his right arm in what was supposed to be his final year of eligibility.
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Inked: Counseling clinic moves to Poplar; Urology Group renovates
The Urology Group is working on its space along Wolf River Boulevard, while Poplar Towers gets a new tenant. Plus, a church is opening an event center.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Teams that danced at FedExForum provide reminder for Memphis
NCAA Tournament teams that played first- and second-round games at FedExForum highlight the importance of roster continuity — something that Memphis has lacked in recent seasons under coach Penny Hardaway.
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Martin: Houston has the blueprint Penny’s Tigers need
Former conference rival Houston and its coach Kelvin Sampson were back in Memphis over the weekend displaying what it takes to have a successful college basketball program.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Teams that danced at FedExForum provide reminder for Memphis
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Herrington: Checking in on GG Jackson, Jake LaRavia and other Grizzlies works in progress
Here’s what’s been happening lately for five young Grizzlies of note.
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Olive Branch man accused of firing at police charged with attempted murder
“I hope that people are keeping score at home and try to pay attention to what’s happening to this guy,” said the DeSoto County district attorney.
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Minglewood art gallery opens in former hookah lounge
A former restaurant server will open a new art gallery and event space inside Midtown’s Minglewood Plaza Friday, March 29.
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Memphis bridges designed for ‘barge impact’
There are a litany of things that can cause a ship or barge to collide with a bridge, with “Mother Nature being a primary one,” according to a waterways management chief with the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Decades into Velsicol cleanup, community remains skeptical
At a rare community meeting Thursday evening, tensions between about 30 community members and a couple company representatives boiled over. One message was clear: The community doesn’t trust Velsicol.
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February home sales up from last year
Year-to-date home sales hit 2,344, up 18% from the same period a year ago. However, sales were down from last month.
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Embattled judge tests positive for drugs, again
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd’s bond could be revoked for continued use of drugs and alcohol.
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