Bob’s Barksdale to be sold — but expected to reopen
The restaurant has been shut down since a June kitchen fire. Although the fire was mostly contained to the back wall of the building, it still caused quite a bit of damage.
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September 2024
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Table Talk: 8 notable local pumpkin-spice sweets for fall
It’s pumpkin-spice season, and local bakeries and sweet shops are here for it.
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New student-athlete housing a ‘recruiting advantage’ for the Tigers
The new building will be located close to soccer, baseball, softball and track and field venues, including the future Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.
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Calkins: Ed Scott is the man for the moment. But can he save Penny Hardaway?
Scott said Hardaway would absolutely, unequivocally be back “based on every piece of information I have right now, today.” Tomorrow, the information could be different.
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MSCS violations put $30M in federal preschool funding up for bid
Since 2020, Head Start officials have found instances of preschool teachers for Memphis-Shelby County Schools hitting, kicking and jerking students, prompting multiple deficiency notices.
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The Early Word: Council puts brakes on gas stations, says MATA is ‘lying’
MSCS could lose preschool funding, the jury is selected in the Nichols trial and Smith & Nephew’s campus is up for grabs.
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Inked: Smith & Nephew’s office building for sale
Also, a strip shopping center in Germantown has been sold, Cornerstone Caregiving in Cordova leased space on Walnut Bend Road and Delp Distribution Center has another tenant.
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Asaderos Mexican Grill opening delayed
The new Mexican restaurant will be located in the space of the former Mesquite Chop House in Germantown.
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Pass Go: Previous Monopoly-like games reveal Memphis history
A new version of a localized Monopoly game brings back memories not only a similar boards but places no longer a part of the Mid-South.
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Lakeland board prepares for potential school-voucher bill
The Lakeland School Systems board’s legislative agenda will focus on the school vouchers and Tennessee’s funding formula. It also recognized Arlington Superintendent Jeff Mayo, who recently died.
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King of Pop, man-eating plant, fairies in the spotlight
Whether it’s a 10-minute play, the story of jazz club in Detroit or a classic Shakespearean tale, Memphis theaters’ September lineup has a taste of everything.
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The Early Word: Lee’s got ‘fighting’ words; Nichols jury selection begins
A jail bailout is delayed, power outages are less frequent and cathead biscuits are coming back.
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Conaway: This time, The Citadel saluted
This is about effort against odds, the measure being the effort itself, never accepting that there’s no sense in trying, never giving anything less than your best, knowing the measure of you is you.
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Sanford: Tennessee is red, but state is getting some love at DNC
The convention is showcasing three current Democratic House members from Tennessee, whose race and gender would have barred them from holding political office before 1920.
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Arlington looks to light popular soccer fields, reduce vandalism
A grant for lighting at Forrest Street Park should help expand soccer practices and curb vandalism. Several offenders have been prosecuted thanks to an onsite SkyCop.
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Germantown approves Chipotle plan
The restaurant will be built on the former Back Yard Burgers site on West Street.
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Four Downs with Finebaum: Nico Iamaleava is really good; Tigers need win
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 2 games.
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MATA, Midtown Whataburger on City Council agenda
The parks committee also takes up funding for repairs to the Mud Island river museum building.
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Who’s who in trial of former MPD officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
Here’s a list of people involved in the trial of the former Memphis Police Department officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ death.
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What to know before trial of former officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
The federal trial for the former Memphis Police Department officers accused in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols starts Monday, Sept. 9. Here’s what to know before it begins.
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The Early Word: Tigers in triumph, turmoil; trial over Nichols’ death begins
Memphis murder and homicide rates are meaningfully down so far this year, Ja Morant was behind the camera this weekend and we tell you where to start for Memphis art.
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Grizzlies season outlook: Is Ja Morant flying under the radar?
There is reason to believe Ja Morant may be positioned for his best season yet as a Memphis Grizzly.
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What to Order: Mike’s Hot Wings & Such
Places such as Ching’s, The Wing Guru and Crumpy’s are well-known stops for hot wings. But there are dozens of small, family-owned hot wing spots in town you need to add to your list.
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For Joann Massey, supporting small businesses makes a big difference
Joann Massey will lead the economic development efforts for Memphis and Shelby County, spearheading efforts to attract investments, create jobs and help local businesses.
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After axing hundreds of jobs and adding new ones, where does MSCS stand?
The Daily Memphian analyzed public records to determine what Memphis school district jobs were cut and which ones were created for this 2024-25 school year.
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