Grizzlies Insider: Can Marcus Smart galvanize the Grizzlies?
Grant Williams described former teammate Marcus Smart’s leadership qualities this week. Can those attributes help the Grizzlies get off the slide?
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November 2023
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New owner steps in as Local closes and Madison Tavern opens
After an outpouring of negative publicity, Local on the Square closed late last month. Memphis restaurateur Tim Quinn plans to open Madison Tavern — with a lodgelike feel and a large menu of American classics — in its place.
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Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ explores the other side of the ‘Elvis’ story
One of the film’s tag lines is “dive into her world,” and Memphis will get its chance this weekend. Here are a few ways of thinking about Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” and how it compares to “Elvis.”
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The Early Word: Mulroy goes after nuisances; Grizz lead NBA in losses
Ex-cop in Nichols case will take a plea, “the Chick-fil-A of entertainment” may come to Liberty Park and up-and-coming chefs make cameos at Cameo.
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Property closures aim to reduce crime and relieve neighbors
“It’s always been a nuisance,” Nita McComb said of the EZ Express convenience store near her Frayser home. “It’s just an eyesore because of people loitering. A lot of people loitering.”
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State cross country preview: CBHS leads the local contingent in Hendersonville
CBHS had a near-perfect result at the region meet and will expect to challenge at Sanders Ferry Park.
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Westminster pack working together to repeat at state cross country championships
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Tigers Football Insider: What does first College Football Playoff ranking mean for the AAC?
The American Athletic Conference appears to be in a race with the Mountain West for a New Year’s Six Bowl bid. A one-loss Tulane team was ranked a spot higher than undefeated Air Force.
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Making a ‘cameo’ at Cameo: Acre chef designs debut tasting menu
The latest version of Cameo’s Fancy Dinner pop-up, which showcases new talent on Memphis’ culinary scene, will be lead by Acre’s Colleen Kohl.
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Sheffield standout Jackson attracting major recruiting interest
The standout junior for playoff-bound Sheffield Knights has put up some impressive numbers in 2023 — and the big boys are noticing.
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Table Talk: Vegan cheese now, Korean chicken later
Memphis is checking some popular food-trend boxes while others, such as a Brazilian restaurant, still elude the area.
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The Early Word: Judge faces trouble, and Liberty Park may be in the red
A restaurant owner’s killing stuns Whitehaven, Priscilla is having her moment and a nonprofit is honoring the late Jennifer Biggs (and you can help).
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Herrington: The Grizzlies are 0-4 and can’t score. What’s next?
The Memphis Grizzlies are 0-4 for the first time since 2004 (when they won 45 games and made the playoffs, by the way) and they cannot score. Their offense currently ranks 26th out of 30 NBA teams.
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Memphis bet $100M on Liberty Park; now the city could be in the red
Memphis is betting big on Liberty Park, but public records show a big shortfall in covering that bet.
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Public reprimand triggers potential disciplinary action for Shelby County judge
The board issued Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd a public reprimand Tuesday, Oct. 31, for failing to abide by the terms of her suspension order. The board said it was referring her to the Tennessee General Assembly “for further action.”
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October 2023
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How are the Memphis Tigers finding ways to win close games?
Memphis is winning close games and has the best road record since Ryan Silverfield became head coach. The Tigers have issues that need to be fixed if they want to end up having a special season.
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Sheriff’s Office investigating ‘internal failures’ that led to fatal court stabbing
According to a certified forensic litigation expert on jail issues, “there are all kinds of methods of hiding things on a person’s body and in a person’s clothing.”
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Death of Whitehaven restaurant owner leaves community stunned
Alfonzo Turner, owner of Tha Table, was shot Sunday, Oct. 29, outside of his restaurant, 3250 Elvis Presley Blvd., and later died in the hospital. Another man was found dead from a gunshot wound in his car at the same scene.
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Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ exhibition game win over Lane College
There was a lot to love from Memphis’ blowout victory over Lane College in what was its first of two exhibition games this season.
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Derrick Rose walked into Elliot Perry’s house to learn about art. He left with a mentor.
Derrick Rose went to Elliot Perry’s house searching for art collecting advice. He left feeling inspired by his new mentor.
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The Early Word: Rose, Perry on the art of friendship; new eatery goes Public
Van runs over Brooks sculptures, the Grizzlies aren’t giving up and we’ve got a tip on where to buy last-minute Halloween candy.
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Memphis Food Files: New Chicken Salad Chick opens Wednesday
In our new food-related news roundup, a Chicken Salad Chick and three new coffee shops are opening within the Memphis area.
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Calkins: She’s 107. She still lives alone. The secret? It’s not what you think.
Martha McAnespie celebrated her 107th birthday over the weekend. Yes, her 107th. And she still lives alone. The Daily Memphian got her story and her secret, too. It’s not what you might think.
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Memphians share the inspiration behind their Halloween houses
Residents of Bartlett, Cooper-Young, East Memphis and Germantown share the inspiration behind their Halloween house decor.
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The Candy Man Can: Downtown’s candy shop sees Halloween sugar rush
Wayne’s Candy Co. was founded back in 1947 and sells a variety of candies. “Where else can you pick up cases of jumbo Kit Kats and Hershey bars along with a fishbowl of Lemonheads and foot-long Pixy Stix?”
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Grizzlies Insider: ‘Heart and effort’ gave Ziaire Williams’ strong start
Ziaire Williams said the uptick in his rebounding production is the result of “heart and effort.”
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