USFL Showboats team strives to make Memphis ‘proud’ in second stint
The Showboats, in a new league but with the same name, will play a game at Liberty Stadium for the first time since 1985 when they open their 2023 season April 15.
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April 2023
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Binghampton gets bright idea in streetlight switch: recycling
Memphis is on track to replace 77,000 streetlights with LED bulbs by the end of the year, and as they do, all the old light fixtures are heading to Binghampton.
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Germantown to consider $17 million in improvement projects for the suburb
Among the 32 projects in the 2023-24 proposed budget are accessibility improvements at City Hall, a new roof and other upgrades at Germantown Community Theater and a number of school, intersection and road projects.
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The Early Word: Private schools boost security; Summer gets cooler
Judge temporarily halts the drag ban, toll booths are coming to state highways and Germantown wants to extend its greenway.
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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice to open on Summer Avenue
A new Italian ice eatery is coming to Memphis just in time for hot summer days.
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Landers Center expansion moves forward, approved for additional funding
A design change to the Landers Center’s new theater is adding about $4 million to the project, but it will allow the facility’s old theater to be used for as long as it can.
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General Assembly passes Gov. Lee’s $3.3 billion highway expansion plan
A massive protest for gun safety legislation on Thursday, March 30, overshadowed the passage of one of Gov. Bill Lee’s top priorities.
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From Columbine to Uvalde to Nashville, school shootings impact all
The recent Nashville school shooting provided yet another reminder that “presumptive safe places” might now always be safe.
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Recipe Exchange: Seessel’s Lemon Butter Pie
We gave you the Seessel’s chocolate butter pie for a holiday gift and now we’re back with the Seessel’s lemon butter pie for your Easter dessert spread.
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March 2023
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Temple transfer Nick Jourdain had ‘gut feeling’ to go with Memphis
Nick Jourdain is confident he can reach his ‘untapped’ potential with the Tigers.
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Seessel’s grocery stores, closed now for 25 years, are still missed
The story of Seessel’s, which spans five generations and 140 years, started with “The Great Butcher of Memphis.” Even now, 25 years after the stores were sold, people can still remember the taste of the grocer’s cakes and pies.
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The Early Word: Seessel’s, sinkholes and Downtown’s ‘living room’
TBI investigates officer-involved shooting, lawmakers are open to red flag gun laws and a Binghampton man has a light bulb moment.
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Conaway: Time to get away is close by
Getting away from it all is all around us, and — if only for a morning in the woods or an afternoon or day on the water, or in a peaceful moment of reflection — we need but see it.
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Berried treasure: Fruit superfood shop opens in Olive Branch
In March, Molly Burgess opened her second store that features the superfood berry acai, a healthy and tasty meal or snack option for Olive Branch residents.
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Here’s where Memphis’ search for a new women’s basketball coach stands
Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch is searching for a successor to Katrina Merriweather, who left for Cincinnati. Potential candidates have extensive experience and, for some, Memphis ties.
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GOP lawmakers open to red flag laws as protesters demand gun safety legislation
Tennessee Republicans said they are open to red flag laws like Florida’s, but they were largely unmoved by the biggest protest at the State Capitol in recent years. “I thought it would be more than just talking to a door,” one student protester said.
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Protesters in Nashville demand Tennessee legislators ‘do something’ on guns
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Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks says ‘no pressure’ as playoffs approach
Dillon Brooks, embracing his 3 and D role, said there is “no pressure” on him as the team enters the playoffs.
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Strickland confirms pension expansion for new fire, police hires
Strickland said the pension expansion would be part of the city’s upcoming budget and cost between $1 to $2 million annually. It could increase the city’s pension liability by tens of millions.
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The Early Word: Halbert isn’t ‘going anywhere,’ but Morant’s mask is gone
Carriage Crossing could get a makeover, Strickland confirms police/fire hire pension plans and Lakeland gets a taste of the Philippines.
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Kukuruku Crispy Chicken brings Filipino flavor to Lakeland
With a variety of chicken choices in restaurants across the county, a Filipino variety is coming to Lakeland.
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Calkins: How do the Grizzlies win, win, win, no matter what?
The Grizzlies set a franchise record by winning their 33rd home game Tuesday. Not bad for a team that was supposed to be in disarray not long ago. How did they do it? “This is the closest team I’ve ever been a part of,” said Desmond Bane.
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Table Talk: Memphis Farmers Market opens this weekend
Plus, get a sneak peek at Bog & Barley, an upscale vegan cheese place and a new neighborhood restaurant near Poplar and Perkins.
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The Early Word: Halbert puts off move for months, and all the Grizz do is win (at home)
Health Department study finds no cancer clusters, IP execs bring in big bucks and Tiger recruits dish on their status.
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DeSoto County mayors ‘hopeful’ for agreement in tax collector dispute
With tax collector Joey Treadway asking for more money before he continues to collect taxes for DeSoto County cities, the mayors hope some agreement can be reached.
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Poplar Plaza, Wanda Halbert have been discussing office space since September
An email chain indicates representatives from Poplar Plaza have been asking Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert since at least September 2022 about relocating the clerk’s office space in the shopping center.
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