The Early Word: One in five Black Tennesseans can’t vote; plus, Autura’s legacy lives on
A private prison company gives big bucks to politicians, a suspect in Young Dolph’s murder asks for a transfer and Tigers basketball season starts tonight.
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November 2022
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Prior convictions, gerrymandering suppressing state’s minority vote
One in five Black Tennesseans do not have the right to vote due to a prior felony conviction, according to a 2020 study.
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A big day from Caden Prieskorn could spark a Memphis upset of No. 25 UCF
The Tigers are 4-1 when the tight end scores at least one touchdown, and he’s become arguably the team’s most important offensive player beside quarterback Seth Henigan.
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Eight years in the making: The Zoo, the park and greensward saga comes to an end?
Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray.
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Lakeland to consider changing its charter and form of government
After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.
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Local Welches thrive with their own grape juice
After seeing their business grow during the pandemic, a pair of local winemakers in Millington expect to see more success as the area changes.
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Calkins: Dillon Brooks knows there are skeptics. But, yes, he can change.
The Grizzlies looked spectacular Friday, 130-99. But the absolutely best part of the night? An efficient (yes, efficient!) Dillon Brooks.
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With Doug McGowen at helm, MLGW to be included in city administration
Before his confirmation by the Memphis City Council this week, Doug McGowen indicated MLGW will move closer to Memphis’ day-to-day operations. He also said the city-owned utility could expand to include broadband and has to improve its responsiveness to Memphians.
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The Early Word: Mystery project is coming to Collierville, but first, coffee
Overton Park Greensward parking will end by 2024, Frayser’s getting a big library and the Grand Hyatt Hotel funding gap leads to a war of words.
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Grizzlies Insider: Combination of Bane, Morant gives Memphis lethal closing threat
Desmond Bane leads the NBA in fourth quarter scoring this season. He and Ja Morant give the Grizzlies a lethal combination in winning time.
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Grand Hyatt developer fires back at Mayor Strickland
Chance Carlisle of Carlisle Corp. responds to Mayor Strickland’s letter on the Grand Hyatt financing stalemate.
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Newly discovered forms show school district graded hires on looks
The former Memphis City Schools, as recently as the early 1990’s, scored job candidates on their physical appearance, according to documents found by The Daily Memphian.
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Briarcrest unveils plans for new $12.8M athletic facility
Groundbreaking for the project scheduled for January.
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The Early Word: One Beale deal stalls, and Penny sells grits by the Grindhouse
A federal court ruling could revive mayoral residency requirements, Varsity Spirit says lawsuit claims are “blatantly false” and MLGW mistakenly sends $0 bills.
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Memphis mayoral candidates face residency issues after federal court ruling
A challenge to a six-month residency rule by a Mason, Tennessee, mayoral candidate came with a ruling last month that could revive a five-year residency requirement in the Memphis mayoral race.
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Table Talk: Picks for Downtown Dining Week and a fall sippin’ party
Downtown Dining Week began in the aughts and includes more than 50 participating restaurants this year.
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UIC won’t budge on Damaria Franklin, so Tigers will appeal to NCAA
For the 6-foot-3 transfer guard Tigers coach Penny Hardaway calls “pretty special,” the most direct route to eligibility would be for University of Illinois-Chicago head coach Luke Yaklich to sign a “no participation opportunity” form. But UIC and Yaklich refuse to sign.
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The Early Word: MLGW has a new leader; Tigers are missing a key player
Christ Church Memphis votes to leave the UMC, Kroger puts the brakes on gas and something cheesy is coming to the Pinch District.
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Inked: Grilled cheese and new name headed to Ferraro’s Pizza site
This week’s Inked covers updates and potential road closures in the Pinch District and a partnership between Poag Shopping Centers and Jones Lang LaSalle.
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Gov. Bill Lee runs on Ford Megasite, other economic wins in low-key campaign
Lee’s term in office has been defined by several economic development wins, the main one being Ford Motor Co.’s decision to build an electric SUV plant at the Megasite of West Tennessee.
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Collierville planner discusses strength of town’s development projects
Jaime Groce addressed significant activity expected along three major corridors in Collierville.
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Love It, Like It or Hate It: Reviewing Memphis’ exhibition win over Lane College
Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway saw enough during the exhibition game against Lane to start putting the puzzle pieces together.
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The Early Word: Compromise at Audubon Park, a bridge closure you can see coming
The County Clerk’s Office missed a Halloween deadline and a Memphis Animal Servers officer is best in the land.
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Compromise could cost Audubon Park golf course one of its holes
The compromise announced by Memphis City Council members Ford Canale and Chase Carlisle Monday, Oct. 31, does away with a hole in the expanded golf course by the park’s lake.
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Everything we know about the road work at the I-55 and Crump interchange
Until Valentine’s Day 2025, motorists may want to take I-40.
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