Olive Branch Airport manager steps into father’s footsteps
The job gives David Taylor an opportunity to help make Olive Branch Airport the kind of airport his dad envisioned.
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February 2023
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‘A hidden treasure’: Temple Israel Museum brings Jewish history to life
“The museum is one of the best ways to teach Judaism in a sensory way: to see, to hear, to touch, to listen,” Rabbi Micah Greenstein said.
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After 64 years, couple ponders love and letting go
Married in 1958 within six months of meeting, Walker and Ann Uhlhorn have rarely spent a night apart. But Ann was diagnosed with lung cancer in November.
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Lumalier rides power of UV to disinfect, cut carbon
The Memphis-based company, which harnesses ultraviolet light to kill germs, has seen business skyrocket even as the COVID pandemic wanes.
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‘Cool dude’ Luke Kennard fitting in with Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies welcomed “cool dude” Luke Kennard with open arms over the weekend. The newest Memphis addition, a dog lover and gamer, has high expectations for his new team.
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County Commission Scorecard: Tyre Nichols, green fleet goals and more
This Commission Scorecard covers calls at the Feb. 6 meeting for police reform in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols and the political clash with protesters and activists who pushed for more than resolutions.
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Reports detail SCORPION officers’ violations
Police documents suggest officers never told Tyre Nichols why he was stopped, not all their body cameras were activated during the stop and there were apparent “truthfulness violations.”
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Justin Pearson sworn in as newest Tennessee state representative — in a dashiki
In a General Assembly dominated by Republicans, an incident over the dress code was the first test of how freely Pearson can express his values — without antagonizing colleagues whose help he’ll need to pass legislation.
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Data-driven policing at forefront of discussions over Memphis police tactics
Memphis is re-evaluating its policing tactics, including the use of data-driven special units like SCORPION, in the wake of the Tyre Nichols death.
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Why is Tennessee’s $250M investment in youth mental health collecting dust?
The first dollars from the 2021 investment for the Mental Health Trust Fund will be spent in fiscal year 2025. A Republican senator said, “I thought we should have just used that money... It just languishes in the Treasury.”
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Calkins: As Tigers aim for the tournament, DeAndre Williams shows them the way
DeAndre Williams is determined to lead the Tigers through this critical stretch because making the NCAA Tournament never gets old.
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Buckley: Penny Hardaway and the Tigers can’t escape the bubble talk
Joe Lunardi and his Bracketology projects are everywhere as Memphis beats Temple and heads down the stretch.
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Tornadoes are deadlier in Mid-South; NOAA wants to know why
The largest tornado field study in more than a decade kicked off its second round of data collection from Memphis recently.
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Recipe Exchange: Sweet Grass’ Frogmore Stew
Frogmore Stew, a soup fashioned from a Lowcountry boil, comes to us from Restaurateur of the Year Ryan Trimm and his former restaurant.
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What to look for in Memphis’ home game against Temple
The Tigers play host to the Owls on Sunday, Feb. 12. They needed a Kendric Davis buzzer-beater to beat the same team in January at Philadelphia. Now Davis is close to breaking a major AAC record.
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Analysis: Where the Tigers stand with special teams
A breakdown of Memphis special teams after losing both main returners, a place-kicker and punter from last year.
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Records reveal seven more SCORPION members had prior infractions
Seven officers among 29 identified SCORPION unit members had previous infractions, records show.
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TBI called to investigate officers in Shelby County 13 times in 13 months
In 2022, the TBI investigated nine officer-involved shootings in Shelby County, the highest number since 2019. But at least part of the reason for the increase may stem from the District Attorney’s office.
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Locked and loaded: Self-defense coach says gun safety starts with know-how
Retired Shelby County Sheriff’s Office captain and SWAT team commander Bennie Cobb opened Eagle Eye Security and Training Services to emphasize the importance of gun responsibility along with self-defense.
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Could TDOT help secure a Memphis-to-Nashville Amtrak line?
Amtrak has proposed a new service that would connect Atlanta to Chattanooga and Nashville, but the Tennessee Department of Transportation could push for a Memphis-Nashville line.
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Former Tiger Kenneth Gainwell heads to the Super Bowl with Philadelphia
The Eagles running back who made his name with Memphis in 2019 is one of three football-playing brothers from Mississippi.
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Conaway: It was a good idea 204 years ago, now it’s happening
A unique world-class park is taking shape on the riverfront. Renowned designers Studio Gang and Scape are taking their inspiration from the river in front of the park and inviting the entire city on the bluff behind it to enjoy it year-round.
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Get to know new Memphis Grizzlies player Luke Kennard
Kennard was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA draft. He spent three seasons in Detroit, breaking out in his third year with 15.8 points and 4.1 assists per game on 39% 3-point shooting.
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Calkins: Sure, they hear the laughter. But Grizz can still be fine in the West.
Who won the trade deadline? OK, not the Grizzlies. And Ja Morant became the punchline of a viral tweet. But do not be too discouraged, my fellow Memphians. The Grizz will be fine (in the West).
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Devastation in Turkey, Syria rattles lives in Memphis
Mosques are uniting to raise money in citywide appeal on Friday.
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