The Early Word: Edey shows off skills, and a top MPD cop shows his way out
xAI will offer more jobs than projected, Southwest college was hacked and we’ve got a look at the only countywide race on the August ballot.
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July 2024
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Howard is gone, but 901 FC aims to keep its focus on the pitch
A trip to Las Vegas on Saturday will give Memphis a chance for a season sweep — and to continue its recent run of good form.
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Who the heck is Prince Mongo? And he ran for Memphis mayor?!
For Memphis newcomers, the idea of an “alien prince” who calls the Bluff City home may seem stranger than fiction. During his brushes with the law and various elections, Mongo would often wear green body paint, a silver wig and a loincloth — but never any shoes.
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Highland Hundred impressed with Silverfield’s use of resources
The booster club doesn’t have the country’s deepest pockets, but its members have a goal to donate $100,000 annually to the Tigers football program.
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Baptist testing AI algorithm with knack for detecting lung cancer
With only one scan, an AI tool called Sybil predicts who will develop lung cancer five or six years down the road, with more than 90% accuracy. It’s important in the Mid-South, where the incidence of histoplasmosis spots on lungs is high.
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The Early Word: How Mongo changed Memphis; plus, an election preview
Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cadillac comes home, Baptist uses AI for lung scans and the Bears of Summer are back.
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Political Roundup: Budget season on both sides of Main Street Mall, more
The Political Roundup takes a closer look at your vehicle-registration certificate after the City Council raised a vehicle fee some are calling a Memphis version of the wheel tax.
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Former Houston Cougar Quentin Grimes leans on Penny Hardaway
Grimes spent time in Memphis this summer while training for the fourth straight offseason with Tigers coach Penny Hardaway, once an arch-rival.
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Amelia Gene’s keeps restaurant-industry ‘family meal’ tradition alive
At Amelia Gene’s in Downtown Memphis, the tradition of a staff “family meal” builds camaraderie and lets team members know they are valued.
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Judge accused of bias disputes allegations
A Shelby County judge recently accused of bias against an attorney has responded to the allegations, calling them an attempt to “impugn the integrity” of her court.
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Memphis Grizzlies drafting by the numbers
Memphis drafted the majority of its projected 2024-25 roster. This draft class will likely see its first action in a Grizzlies uniform this week as the NBA Summer League tips off Monday in Salt Lake City.
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Herrington: As rookies are introduced to Memphis, optimism prevails.
Zach Edey said he looks forward to playing with star point guard Ja Morant, ‘the best guard in the league,” as Edey and fellow rookies Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer are introduced to Memphis.
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Herrington: With the NBA offseason half over, are Grizzlies mostly done?
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Sakura, Subarashi opening ‘express-type’ location in Lakeland
Sakura and Subarashi will merge and scale down their menus in their new location at 3665 Canada Road. The new site sits close to I-40.
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How high is the ceiling for this year’s Memphis offense?
Recent offensive rankings released by EA Sports and Phil Steele projections are two more reminders of how explosive the Memphis offense is expected to be this season.
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Moore: Can the rift between DeSoto County sheriff and DA be fixed?
Sheriff Thomas Tuggle and District Attorney Matthew Barton were elected on the promise of keeping DeSoto County safe. Can they do that while their offices are at odds?
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The Early Word: Lowery is hip to the hop; Frayser may not be hip to a landfill
MSCS saves a closed charter school, Elwood’s Shack owner gets frank on hot dogs and we look at Ed Scott’s long to-do list.
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Conaway: ‘I Want You’ is still a message for today
In this election, you can save this country from four years of chaos, from power used for revenge and from power used to pardon the guilty and convict the innocent.
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New Memphis Tigers athletic director has a long to-do list
New University of Memphis athletic director Ed Scott must juggle building his leadership team, raising money for stadium renovation and filling a vacant head coaching position with building corporate support, selling tickets and making critical NIL-related decisions.
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Southaven residents brave the heat for Fourth of July extravaganza
The event featured food and craft vendors, a performance by the 41st Army Brass Band — the musical ambassador of the Mississippi Army National Guard — and a pyrotechnics display at the BankPlus Ampitheater.
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Bartlett superintendent gets high marks in annual evaluation
Heading into his 11th year as the district’s superintendent, David Stephens received an overall score of 4.91 out of 5 on his annual evaluation released during the Bartlett City Schools board meeting Thursday, June 28.
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Calkins: Happy July Fourth, Memphis! Have a parade!
High Point Terrace is staging its 75th Independence Day Parade this year. But the parade isn’t beloved because it’s big and spectacular. It’s beloved because it touches the heart.
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Grizzlies Insider: Five things I’m watching for at NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League is less than a week away. How many games can the top players expect to play?
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Table Talk: July Fourth menu inspo from Memphis restaurateurs
Bert Smythe, Jimmy Stovall, Eric Vernon, Glenda Hastings and Kat Gordon have some ideas for your Independence Day dishes and desserts.
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Baker, Walker, other Redbirds stars look to St. Louis — but want to win in Memphis, too
The Redbirds are led by one of the best pitching staffs in Triple-A and slugging first baseman Luken Baker, the franchise’s all-time home run leader. The team is hosting the biggest fireworks show in AutoZone Park history after Wednesday’s game.
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Opponents of Downtown art museum will try again to stop construction
They want a public walkway along the bluff to continue at ground level. The museum’s plans call for a public area atop the museum that offers a view of the riverbluff.
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