The Early Word: Suburbs want a say at MLGW, and chocolate is the new gold
Cleotha Abston is sentenced for rape, a local cookie lady is suing to save TikTok and the barbecue kings and queens are crowned.
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May 2024
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Memphis voters could decide if suburbs get MLGW representation
In November, Memphis voters could allow the other residents of Shelby County — who all pay for at least electricity from Memphis Light, Gas and Water — to have a vote on their electric rates.
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With big projects underway, St. Jude draws big support from corporate giants
From the Domino’s Village to the Chili’s Care Center, St. Jude’s campus is dotted with the names of corporate giants who’ve made some sizable pledges to the children’s hospital.
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Oh, fudge! Chocolate shortage impacting prices, local businesses and your sweet tooth
“Everything I have been studying tells me that we are definitely going to be, within my lifetime certainly, back in a place that chocolate is something you will have for a very special occasion,” said Muddy’s founder Kat Gordon.
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Local TikTok-er and cookie entrepreneur takes on US government
The owner of Chloe’s Giant Cookies, who has 2.2 million followers on TikTok, has joined a federal lawsuit to try and overturn a recently passed law that would either ban the popular video app or force its sale.
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Meet Mary Wagner, newest face on Tennessee Supreme Court
Her appointment to the state’s highest court marks the apex of a 15-year legal career that she’s been working toward since childhood.
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Collierville plans $17M for fire department, library and more
The Collierville capital-improvements projects include big-ticket items from traffic signals and ambulances to theater enhancements.
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U of M saxophonist will solo with US Army Concert Band in June
Two days before the concert, Andrew Stine will audition for an opening in the concert band, a test of nerve before one of the biggest days of his life.
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Three places to catch free concerts in the suburbs
Bands by the Square, blues by the lake and orchestras in at a winery: Two different concert series kick off in Shelby County suburbs, and a “Night of Enchantment” will unfold in Lakeland.
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Showboats fall at Michigan, drop seventh straight
Former Panther Josh Love almost led the Showboats (1-7) to a comeback victory against his former team, but it was not to be as Memphis lost its seventh straight.
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Road to recovery: Arlington softball standout overcomes ACL injury
After missing the 2023 softball season, senior shortstop Addie Graham has come back better than ever.
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Memphis Tigers baseball plays longest game in program history
The five-hour and 58-minute marathon marked the longest game by time in program history, eclipsing the record of five hours and 22 minutes vs. Middle Tennessee State set in 2008.
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Lakeland board OKs budget with no property-tax hike
“Taxes stink, but they are necessary to accomplish our goals as a city,” Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman said after the meeting.
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Bailey: Time to turn over The Lake District to someone else
The latest financial troubles for The Lake District would seem to push out developer Yehuda Netanel as Lakeland officials hope to salvage some aspects of the mixed-use project.
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Calkins: What’s it look like when a 315-pound lineman learns to swim? PURE joy.
The YMCA needs lifeguards. The football-playing kids at PURE Academy need to learn how to swim. The two organizations hit on a creative way to solve both problems. And it’s already making quite a splash.
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Food Files: Former ‘Local’ Tavern opens; Japanese flour power hits Cordova
Several restaurants have opened in Memphis this week, including a “breakfast, lunch and brunch spot,” a high-end Mexican restaurant, a Taiwanese-style bakery and something new in the old Local on the Square.
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The Early Word: Where to eat at MIM’s barbecue fest; plus, teens make a splash
Trenary murder suspect pleads guilty, council members suggest alternatives to a tax hike and Mexican food comes to the Nineteenth Century Club.
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Horn Lake approves new animal shelter to combat increased strays
Built in 1991, Horn Lake’s current animal shelter can hold 47 dogs, but right now, the facility is well past capacity with about 95 strays.
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Collierville leaders face off on the pickleball court
It’s unclear who won as board members need more practice. They joked they should add pickleball lessons into the 2024-25 budget, under review in the coming weeks.
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Conaway: Let’s praise the healing and recognize the healers
“Here are just three Memphis medical miracles, three that have touched my life, brought about by people who have touched the lives of literally millions. Nowhere do we recognize all of our medical professionals, but there could be a way — and a place — to do so.”
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DeSoto County Schools outperform state on reading assessment
The passage rates at Hernando Hill Elementary and Lewisburg Elementary School were particularly high with success rates of 92.4% and 90.4%, respectively.
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Dog Days: Briarcrest student and Rocket show at Westminster
“It’s essentially the Super Bowl of dog shows,” said the Collierville resident.
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Grizzlies Insider: Former Tiger Boogie Ellis on agent Mike Miller, NBA future
Draft prospect Boogie Ellis said Mike Miller is more genuine than other NBA agents. Miller once recruited Ellis to play for the Memphis Tigers and also recently started representing Ja Morant.
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NBA Combine: David Jones discusses decision to go pro or return to school
It’s not about the money for Tigers star David Jones — it’s about playing at the highest level of basketball. But will an NBA team tell him what he wants to hear this week?
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Grizzlies draft: Which players will meet with Memphis? How do they fit?
The Memphis Grizzlies will meet with several combine prospects starting on Wednesday. One notable big man said Memphis has already expressed interest.
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