‘A Memphis guy': Unexpected hero Joe Cooper helps orchestrate Tigers’ win
“We’ve been taking some losses,” said walk-on Joe Cooper. “So it just felt good to be able to contribute to the win — get the crowd back into it, get the city back into it.”
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February 2024
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Henri Brooks takes state to court as a survivor of black-market adoption ring
County Commissioner Henri Brooks found out three years ago she was adopted through the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, a notorious black-market adoption operation. Her lawsuit against the state could open a “floodgate.”
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Georgia Tann and The Tennessee Children’s Home Society scandal
Here is a brief history of the scandal surrounding the 25-year tenure of Georgia Tann as the head of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society in Memphis.
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What to expect in Memphis’ revenge game against FAU
Revenge is a dish best served cold. The day Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has been awaiting for more than 11 months has arrived.
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Memphis women mark third straight win
The University of Memphis women’s basketball team moves to 11-15 overall and 7-8 in AAC play after the Tigers defeat the Tulane Green Wave.
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Broken Bottles: an update on smash-and-grab sting indictments, arrests
Fifteen people were indicted for allegedly organizing the enterprise, and dozens more were arrested.
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Bailey: Candidates already lining up for suburban elections
All of the suburbs will hold elections this year, most of them in November, dealing with alderman and school board offices with a few mayors for good measure.
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Tigers look ahead: ‘Can’t do anything but play hard’
Memphis will have its first chance at revenge when Florida Atlantic visits FedExForum on Sunday for the teams’ first-ever game as conference mates. Last season the Owls knocked the Tigers out of the NCAA Tournament.
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Penny Hardaway provides status update on David Jones, others
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Food Files: Fabiola’s Kitchen to close, owner’s catering business will stay
Fabiola’s Kitchen is closing, but Simply Fabulous Catering is still going strong. Also, Bojangles might open in Cordova, and Starbucks near Highland Street is getting a new look.
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The Early Word: River cruise line calls it quits, and critics debate bail bills
Memphis is one step closer to better internet, a North Memphis breakfast/lunch spot is closing and victims of a recent shooting spree speak out.
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Conaway: A letter to a city from a friend
“The Boys and Girls Clubs have moved in, connected with and changed some of our most troubled communities. We could help so many more.”
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Grizzlies Insider: Additional Jaren Jackson Jr. tidbits from his father, Jaren Sr.
Jaren Jackson Sr. discusses life as an NBA parent, his advice to his son and his affinity for the Grizzlies radio and television broadcast crews.
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Grizzlies update status of injured Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart
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New additions to 901 FC add to goal-scoring potential for 2024
Some promising newcomers should bolster what’s already in the club’s “DNA”: good, attacking soccer.
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Critics say efforts to repeal bail reform could be unconstitutional
State Sen. Brent Taylor has filed two bills to restrict bail. But they come at a time when crime is trending downward, and some critics say they won’t help anyway.
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Buckley: Penny Hardaway called plays. The Tigers actually followed the script.
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway finally found a way to tame his wild offense in Wednesday’s win over Charlotte.
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Mississippi River cruises take hit as American Queen shuts down
For two decades, the city’s return on its investment into the overnight river cruise industry has gone up and down — and it looks to be falling again.
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‘Everybody needs justice:’ Victims, leaders sound off on bail practices after shooting spree
“Y’all just let him out to do the same thing that he’s already out on bond for,” Domonique Coleman said. “I feel like they should have just kept him in jail.”
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Inked: Bernhard in Shelby Oaks, Urgent Team clinic in Germantown
A Baptist Urgent Team clinic will open in Germantown in mid-March, The Onin Group is moving to Shelby County and Bernhard MCC will move into Shelby Oaks Industrial Park.
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Herrington: The Grizzlies have 2 more months to go. Here are reasons to watch.
As the Grizzlies return from the All-Star break with 26 games left and no postseason berth in sight, what else is there to be accomplished? What else is worth watching?
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The Early Word: Bill targets Tennessee Three, and Tigers don’t quit
MSCS wants its own “peace force,” the Memphis Zoo wants solar panels and Tom Lee’s home could be a museum.
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Sanford: Nearly 60 years after my first DEI discussion, little has changed
Today, the battle is over whether diversity, equity and inclusion should even be mentioned in schools and the workplace. Beyond that, some people locally also want to turn back the clock by suggesting separate judicial systems for Shelby County — the current one for predominantly Black Memphis and a new one for the mostly white suburbs.
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Sign of the times: This grandmother won’t quit Tigers
77-year-old Marla Nitsch grabbed her paint and a blow dryer. She had a message she wanted the Memphis Tigers to see on Wednesday night.
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Collierville mayor ‘open to running,’ but undecided on reelection
Collierville residents have several local races to consider when they vote this fall.
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Tigers’ home run derby lifts Memphis to a 14-4 win in home opener
The Tigers tied a program record by hitting seven home runs against Central Arkansas to help new head coach Matt Riser get the win in his first U of M home game.
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MSCS looks to create district ‘peace force’ to handle school safety
“The creation of an MSCS Peace Force will provide proactive and preventative measures for maintaining school safety and disrupt the school to prison pipeline,” a document filed with the County Commission reads.
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