The Early Word: Streets you might want to avoid; DeSoto’s new sheriff, DA
Mayoral candidates spend big on ads, the FedEx-St. Jude par-tee gets started and Belltower is coming to Shelby Farms.
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August 2023
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Inked: FedEx World Hub is expanding and so are Dunkin’ and Starbucks
Located at Memphis International Airport, the World Hub will include both office space and “state-of-the-art package sortation infrastructure.”
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Grizzlies Mailbag: Jaren Jackson Jr. at center, fifth starter contenders, more
This week, it’s the Grizzlies’ contender status, Jaren Jackson Jr. at center, last season’s road woes and lots more hoops stuff.
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Tough upbringing prepared Cherenfant for opportunity with Tigers
Cherenfant finds a way to get the job done by any means possible. Just as he’s always done, in life and in basketball alike.
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City prepared for ‘uncharted territory’ prior to Nichols’ video release
According to emails released to The Daily Memphian, the MFD prepped for an “all hands on deck” situation while preparing for potential civil unrest following the release of footage of Tyre Nichols’ traffic stop.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis hopes Dominican Republic trip yields in-season success
After what Memphis experienced this past week in the Dominican Republic, the Tigers certainly hope their trip yields tangible results.
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The Early Word: City planned for unrest in Tyre Nichols protests; UTHSC dean resigns
U.S. Attorney sues Memphis property owner, local attorney sues Germantown and Arnold’s Smokehouse has something for everyone.
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How one practice changed Tigers’ running back Blake Watson’s career
Blake Watson came to Old Dominion as a receiver. The Monarchs were shorthanded at running back during a spring practice, so they used Watson. He hasn’t looked back since.
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As deputy DA steps down, he recalls famous cases, acts of courage
Ray Lepone, who’s leaving the DA’s office to work for Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, says for decades the strength demonstrated by crime victims and their families has inspired him to fight for justice.
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Paul Hagerman looks forward to fighting battles as deputy DA
Currently serving as Crime Strategies Unit chief prosecutor in the Shelby County District Attorney’s office, he will take over the No. 2 spot when Deputy District Attorney Ray Lepone steps down on Aug. 31.
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The Early Word: Airbnb party is over; Drake Cleaners adds self-serve
Homeless women’s center faces closure, Compost Fairy flies back into Memphis and the Tigers take the Dominican Republic despite illness and injury.
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Memphis short-term rental market on track with U.S. data
While the Airbnb market has seen occupancy rates decline over the past year, listings and bookings are increasing.
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Memphis Airbnb hosts have mixed opinions on new ordinance
“I think the three sleeping rooms is ridiculous,” said Morgan Pettigrew, owner of Pettigrew Adventures. “The county thinks putting a three-sleeping room limit on the house is going to somehow stop the party.”
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City’s sole compost collection company exits Memphis but another is on way
As the city’s only compost collection services company leaves the market, its forerunner — the Compost Fairy — prepares to return.
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Opportunity knocks: New Redbirds pitchers have fresh start in Cardinals’ organization
Three new pitchers now in the starting rotation for the Memphis Redbirds are essentially auditioning for the same role with the 2024 St. Louis Cardinals.
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Memphis’ oldest dry cleaner installs automated kiosks
Drake Cleaners soft-launched a new self-serve kiosk system with a touch screen and deposit box that allows customers to drop off their garments in under two minutes.
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Family celebrates a new chapter for New Asia
New Asia restaurant hosted a private event with close friends, family and regular customers who have been there since the beginning to help close this chapter for original owners, Yong and Wah Hu.
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Boys of Summer: They might be AARP-eligible, but on a baseball diamond they’ll give their all
They may have a few years on the guys in the big leagues, but the game still means as much as ever to those in senior league baseball.
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Hardaway says Malcolm Dandridge’s return is not ‘out of the question’
Dandridge entered the transfer portal in May but has yet to make a decision on his future.
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Memphis assistant softball coach still plays professionally
DJ Sanders plays in the Athletes Unlimited league, which also donates to a charitable cause that each player gets to choose.
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Buckley: The dam has burst. Where does that leave Memphis?
Friday really was a tough day for the Tigers on the conference realignment front as the Big 12 added three more schools and the Big Ten two.
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Bailey: Germantown residents aren’t swallowing excuses about water
One thing was clear from those attending the Thursday night Town Hall session — the citizens don’t trust the city’s answers or addressing such a crisis in the future.
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The Early Word: Germantown news adds fuel to water; Hygge finds a home
Public defender’s office recuses itself in two high-profile cases, the Justins are back and the Hardaways are bonding.
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After helping beat Memphis, David Jones ‘can’t wait’ to officially be a Tiger
Santo Domingo native David Jones, who played for the Dominican Republic National Team in its exhibition game win over Memphis on Wednesday, expects to join Memphis later this month.
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Hardaway brothers savor ‘special opportunity’ with Tigers
Despite being half-brothers, this is the first year Jayden and Ashton Hardaway are living in the same city. They’re also teammates for the first time ever and looking to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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After helping beat Memphis, David Jones ‘can’t wait’ to officially be a Tiger
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