The Early Word: IP lays off more staff; Tiger Tyreek Smith has NIL concerns
A sheriff’s deputy remains in critical condition after a crash, early-voting totals are down so far and JJJ can’t come out to play Wednesday.
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October 2024
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Grizzlies Insider: Morant says Memphis ‘way ahead’ in season preparation
Ja Morant said the Grizzlies are way ahead of past preseasons in terms of preparation. Memphis will play the Utah Jazz in its regular season opener.
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With MATA’s future uncertain, city steps in. But how much will it need to do?
The Young administration recently decided to pay $30 million to save the Downtown Memphis Sheraton from the auction block. The MATA overhaul could be just as expensive and resonate over just as long of a time period.
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Grizzlies Insider: ‘Money man’ Scotty Pippen Jr. talks new contract
“All coaches and players are talking about buying them dinner and buying them gifts, all that stuff,” Pippen said. “It’s been good fun.”
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The Early Word: MATA’s new board takes the wheel, and Aloft hotel lifts off
Gun thefts from cars are way up, Yuki is sticking around and a big quake could shake us up at any time.
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Germantown judge: like father, like daughter
Judge Rhea Clift has been the judge for about a month, but her path to the role is similar to her father’s — the man she was named after.
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Herrington: Ten takeaways from Grizzlies preseason
From Ja’s return to lineup/rotation guesses and suggestions, catch all 10 of Chris Herrington’s takeaways from preseason play.
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Memphis offense may have turned a corner against North Texas
Memphis’ offense hasn’t been as explosive this season as it was last season. The Tigers, however, brought back their high-scoring production in a 52-44 win over North Texas.
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Arlington expecting new children’s boutique due in November
Arlington is also growing with a long-anticipated new mega Kroger opening later this month and a new Staks Pancake Kitchen that should open in the coming months.
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MPD, local group throw punches at Parkinson’s
For the more than 1 million Americans living with Parkinson’s disease, there is no cure, but exercise can help.
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Lakeland board considers traffic-calming roundabouts
The meeting also featured a discussion and possible action item related to land at Lakeland Town Square promised to the city for municipal use.
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Lakeland approves issuing bonds for new YMCA
Lakeland officials have authorized seeking up to $22 million in bonds to help with construction of a new recreation facility that will be operated by the YMCA.
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Bailey: Candidate flaws and other issues arise in suburban races
As the local suburban campaigns wind down, what constitutes a flaw that impacts a voter’s decision to support a candidate?
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The Early Word: Tops Bar-B-Q was smoking, and voting may be touchy
Two candidates are trying to turn red districts blue, better coffee is brewing at Methodist and we have a “chaat” about Indian street food.
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Food Files: Espresso in Methodist Germantown; chicken salad in Millington
JoJo’s Espresso will open its second location in a former gift shop.
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The resurgence of Brandon Thomas
Brandon Thomas has worn many hats as a Tiger. He went from being the featured back in 2021 to a reduced role as a short-yardage specialist. He’s moved back into a bigger role this year.
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Conaway: This ballot ‘triggers’ memories but also possibilities
Tennessee’s Republican leadership maintains that cities and counties can’t have different state laws, but what did they do when it came to new, suburban school districts and school vouchers?
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Buckley: Z-Bo and Jarvo have more in common than you may know
Jarvis Greer was born in Memphis. Zach Randolph was not. The two love the city just the same. “It’s home,” Z-Bo said.
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‘This Really Happened’ pilot to screen in Memphis after Tribeca success
When a comedian and a playwright discovered they were dating the same guy, it was only logical they would write a screenplay about it.
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Murder, mystery and musicals abound in Memphis theaters in October
Memphis October performances include Agatha Christie, Disney, “Moulin Rouge” and the music of Bob Dylan.
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The Early Word: Early voting in Shelby County, layoffs at International Paper
Illegal “switches” are making gun violence in the Memphis area more dangerous, some new Texas money is coming to town and the Grizzlies have good news and bad news on the injury front.
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Table Talk: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert with Stacey Greenberg
Greenberg is the editor of Edible Memphis, leading the dive into every meal of the day in the publication’s each four issues this year.
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The Early Word: Tigers lose, St. Jude wins and so does a Cordova teacher
MATA has a whole new board, the suspended MAS director is still on the city payroll and Wiseacre takes home the gold.
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Millington approves raise for police, fire, city employees
The budget amendment also added several positions.
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Inked: Best Wash Laundromats plans dozen or more locations
St. Louis-based Best Wash Laundromats expands presence in Memphis, Frager Law Firm signs a lease in East Memphis Crye Leike building, and a new tenant in The Shops at Rock Creek in Cordova.
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