The Early Word: DAs get equal pay, and life might not be better at The Lake
MEM lands big bucks for a terminal upgrade, the sun isn’t setting on a county solar moratorium and Collierville puts the brakes on a car dealership.
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February 2024
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Germantown, FBI continue to investigate cyberattack on city system
Whether or not the cyberattack on Germantown’s technology systems was ransomware is part of the criminal investigation.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. flashes back to his first-ever NBA basket
As several of his teammates celebrated their first-ever NBA score last week, Jaren Jackson Jr. told a funny story about the first time he scored in the league.
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Principle Toyota faces opposition to relocation
Principle Toyota is considering relocating to west Collierville, but the suburb’s Planning Commission was not favorable to the move.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballot
What does Parth Upadhyaya’s new top 10 look like after one of the biggest weekends of the season?
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For faith communities, boosting security conflicts with mission, identity
Fencing the perimeter doesn’t feel right, but many churches have armed guards in the parking lots and in the corridors.
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Buckley: The Tigers had no chemistry, no intensity. Then they did. Presto!
A lot changed quickly for the Memphis Tigers in the final eight minutes of a win over Wichita State that snapped their four-game losing streak.
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January MLGW bills up 11%, on average
The utility expects the average customer will end up paying about $90 less this year as compared with last year, but January’s bills aren’t yet trending in that direction.
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The Early Word: Memphians win Grammys, lose on January MLGW bills
Churches deal with crime, the Tigers break losing streak and we explain why a boost for the DA’s office could help the PD’s office.
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Holly Springs and TVA clash over compliance
Officials met Jan. 31 in Jackson, Mississippi, to address updates from a report issued by the TVA in 2023 detailing safety issues and concerns about the utility provider’s ability to sustain itself.
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Public defender’s office also faces pay-disparity problem
Last year, the Tennessee General Assembly gave a 20% raise to most of state prosecutors and state public defenders. But the raise for Shelby County is capped at 5%.
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Fourth-quarter data shows dip in property, overall crime
Despite a rise in violent crime, the overall crime rate fell 6.4% in the city and 7.2% in the county compared to the previous year, according to the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission.
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Bailey: Jerome Wright was a class guy and a good friend beyond being a great journalist
Jerome Wright’s legacy extends far beyond his reputation as a journalist. It tells a story of a man who lived his life with class, dignity and patience.
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The Tigers finally came together in win against Wichita State
“Today, I looked at all my teammates, and I could tell nobody had given up,” said Jahvon Quinerly. “And that was a clear indicator that we were gonna win this game regardless.”
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Campaign donations flow to victors after municipal elections
A wave of City of Memphis contractors contributed to Mayor-elect Paul Young in the weeks after he won the Oct. 5 race, a review by The Daily Memphian finds.
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Buckley: Hardaway feels the weight he carries for his team and his city
After one of the most dramatic wins of the Memphis Tigers’ season so far, one that snapped a four-game losing streak and kept NCAA Tournament dreams alive, coach Penny Hardaway sat down and let it rip.
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Cargo pilots blast cockpit design that would nix co-pilot
There’s an industry push for planes only requiring one pilot in the cockpit at cruising altitudes, but pilots say doing so creates a safety issue.
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Buckley: There’s lots of blame to go around. Quinerly takes responsibility
Just when it looks like all hope is lost, there’s reason to believe in rainbows.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. has ‘great chance’ to play in Olympics
Jaren Jackson Jr. wants to play for the USA in Paris this summer. It won’t be the first time.
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What’s Memphis’ NCAA Tournament future after four-game skid?
Do the Tigers have any chance of making the Big Dance? Check out what the experts are saying.
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Buying the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel might be complicated
A hotel expert thinks the Sheraton could be a “really good opportunity for a buyer under the right circumstances.”
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What to expect in Memphis’ game against Wichita State
The Tigers are hoping to snap a four-game skid and keep their slim NCAA Tournament hopes alive with a win over the Shockers.
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Timeline of the Tigers’ epic collapse, in their own words
From high hopes to lots of losing, a dissection of the University of Memphis basketball team’s downward spiral is illuminating.
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Herrington: Why the Grizzlies traded Steven Adams (and what might be next)
Some initial, speculative answers to the five biggest questions this deal provokes.
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The Early Word: Aquamane heads to Houston; City Silo heads down the road
Suspect in pastor’s killing pleads guilty, the Downtown Sheraton is up for grabs and Memphis in May has a new CEO.
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