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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The Early Word: Supper’s on with Chef Tam; Judge Boyd fails drug test — again
Downtown crime was down for NCAA, Geronimo Kee has words for his judge and the Asian Night Market is too big for Crosstown.
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Police presence up, Downtown crime down during NCAA weekend
This year’s NCAA weekend followed the previous weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, when there were 95% more crimes reported.
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Collierville leaders suggest changes for Principle Toyota plan
There are several hurdles Principle Toyota must overcome before it could relocate to Collierville.
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Grizzlies Insider: Status upgrade indicates Brandon Clarke’s return is imminent
The Grizzlies can be expected to be careful with Brandon Clarke’s minutes and usage when he gets back on the floor.
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Madness and agony: Memphis gets its moment in NCAA Tournament
Tears flowed after Houston beats Texas A&M and Clemson knocks off Baylor in NCAA Tournament games at FedExForum.
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Faster than a speeding bullet: FedEx spotlights ‘superhero’ workers
“And when we saw this idea ... we really loved it, because we think it really humanizes our couriers,” said Katherine Flee, head of global sponsorships and advertising.
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Pride flag ban bill moves ahead
“We kind of have a volume problem,” OUTMemphis executive director Molly Quinn said of the at least 18 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly this year.
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The Early Word: Pride flags may be banned; NCAA games bring the drama
Report reveals problems at 201 Poplar, pickleball has come to a theater near you and we tell you where to find beach drinks without the beach.
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Indoor pickleball facility opens in a theater near you
Bluff City Pickleball, the first indoor pickleball facility in Memphis, officially opens at the former Malco Bartlett Cinema, transforming all 10 theaters, the concession stand and projector rooms.
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If Melissa Boyd is removed from office, what happens next?
After a recent joint recommendation from legislators, it seems likely that Judge Melissa Boyd will be removed from office. Her seat would normally be temporarily filled and then an election would follow. But new legislation could change that.
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Buckley: Announcer plays like Switzerland this March Madness
Geoff Mack, the Memphis Tigers’ usual public address announcer, strives for neutrality with the NCAA Tournament in town this weekend at FedExForum.
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Former sheriff asks why 201 Poplar seems to be going backward
“We were able to remedy the problem,” said former Shelby County Sheriff and former county mayor Mark Luttrell. “Why did the remedy not stay in place?”
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Understaffed and underpaid: Top jailer cites reasons for security issues
A December 2023 deposition provides testimony from assistant chief jailer George Askew about the state of the Shelby County jail and how it’s run.
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Dear Nebraska: Thanks for filling FedExForum, even in your torment
Nebraska fans packed FedExForum on Friday for the NCAA Tournament, but the program’s long run of March agony continued against Texas A&M.
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Bailey: A mystery solved, but it took almost 40 years and new techniques
The body of a woman found in Olive Branch almost 40 years ago has finally been identified. But the question remains: Was she the victim of a serial killer?
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Martin: How can Penny Hardaway avoid repeating disaster? I’ve got some suggestions.
After having covered every part of the Hardaway era, John Martin offers three suggestions to help Penny Hardaway get the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament.
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After almost five years of nothing, Intrator puts Pinch District land on market
The project, which received key approvals in 2019, ran into the buzzsaw of the pandemic, and then the developer blamed higher interest rates after the pandemic for delays.
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Buckley: Longwood’s coach is easy to root for. Not just because his team is playing Houston in Memphis.
Griff Aldrich, whose Lancers are in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years, is in Memphis with a story even Houston coach Kelvin Sampson loves.
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The Early Word: Intrator’s Pinch plan is likely dead; Halbert needs IT help
“Refined Waffle House” comes to Harbor Town, Penny’s name comes off Downtown eatery and MEM is making it easier to find your car.
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Food Files: Penny’s Nitty Gritty now Courtside Grill; Chipotle, Scooter’s come to Arlington
Penny’s Nitty Gritty has been rebranded into Courtside Grill amid a restaurant ownership change, and Chipotle and Scooter’s Coffee Shop have come to Arlington.
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Arlington High raises curtain on $8.5M fine-arts wing
With this investment, Arlington Community School has expanded its commitment to fine arts with a new space at its high school.
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