The Early Word: Fast food slows down hotel plan; MATA job cuts may go deep
A stalled Whitehaven High project can move ahead, a Downtown hotel bar nods to the Press-Scimitar and we’ve got a look at what’s planned for Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.
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August 2024
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Whataburger complicates Midtown mixed-use project
The issue for the multi-use development is adding another set of drive-thru lanes to an area already dominated by fast-food restaurants.
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Park + Cherry chef opening new Downtown bistro
The Archives Bar & Bistro will open in early September, following the completion of a renovation to the restaurant space.
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Arlington development nixes 55+ housing plan to allow younger tenants
With some hesitation from lenders and a desire to draw interest from younger clients, developers asked for an amendment to the plan for Providence Place on Milton Wilson Boulevard near Airline Road.
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Collierville to review Fire Dept. pay plan, tattoo policy
Leaders will review pay and career-development plans for the town’s fire department on Monday. Currently, CFD does not allow visible tattoos.
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Buckley: Ed Scott learned a lot about Liza Fletcher. And about Memphis.
As Memphians gathered to honor Liza Fletcher with a new stadium, Memphis Tigers athletic director Ed Scott learned a lot about his new community.
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MATA may lay off half its staff
The agency’s interim CEO said significant cuts are coming unless it receives additional funding. MATA also stopped operations on the Main Street trolley line.
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The Early Word: Liza’s light shines on, but dark days loom at MATA
Police situation brings new light to an unsigned contract, the BCBS building may soon have new owners and we’ve got your guide to every single Grizz game on the schedule.
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Confrontation puts new spotlight on MSCS-Peer Power contract
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Peer Power Foundation’s long-standing contract, which has received renewed focus following an Aug. 8 confrontation between MSCS’ superintendent and the foundation’s board co-chair, remains unsigned.
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New owners full steam ahead with Java Cabana renovations, reopening
“We ... didn’t want to see an outside developer come in, tear it down and just (build some) white brick condos,” one of the new owners said.
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Herrington: Consumer’s guide to the 2024-2025 Grizzlies home schedule
Chris Herrington breaks down each home game with a four-star scale rating in his guide to the Memphis Grizzlies’ home schedule.
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Mid-Summer Grizzlies Mailbag: Olympic musings, tax-dodging worries and more
It’s time for the first installment of Chris Herrington’s annual Memphis Grizzlies Mid-Summer Mailbag. Herrington answers readers’ questions, addressing Olympic issues, luxury tax matters and more.
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Collierville’s new development director plans to establish a vision for growth
Mike Clark knows that the community's desires are a key component of growth and development. As the town plans for turnover on its board, Clark will bring his vision to Collierville.
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After three generations, Whitten Bros. Hardware sold
The new owner, 31-year-old George Sultani, hopes to unveil an e-commerce platform and open more Whitten Hardware stores in Memphis.
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The Early Word: Dems take Chicago, golf winner takes home trophy
A poll shows some love for Memphis officials, a new cold, sweet treats shop opens to fill the Jerry’s void and a 95-year-old hardware store has a new owner.
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Local Democratic delegates head to Chicago for national convention
A Parkway Village rally for the Memphis delegates showed the challenges Democrats face in turning out the votes in the November election.
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Ice pop shops to open in Bartlett, Berclair
A lifelong love for sweets is the backbone of 901 Slushies, Ice Cream & Treats, which is opening two locations in the Memphis area to beat the summer heat.
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Hill: Hideki Matsuyama was a winner in Memphis. And a winner for St. Jude.
Hideki Matsuyama’s near-collapse gave Memphis the drama it wanted. His victory provided a global win for St. Jude and FedEx.
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She teaches special education. The city helped her buy a house.
The City of Memphis is expanding its down payment assistance program to help more educators move to and live in Memphis.
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Youth court gives kids a second chance
The program operates on restorative justice principles, so sentences range from community service to restitution to even writing apology letters to parents.
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What to Order: Breakfast Sushi — and more — at Kitchen Laurel
Kitchen Laurel, chef Kevin Sullivan’s restaurant in Cooper-Young, serves creative twists on breakfast fare.
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Tigers Talk: Bonner and Martin on the significance of this season
Where does this season rank among most important years in Memphis football? Did the Coaches Poll or the Associated Press Poll get it right in ranking the Tigers against other Group of Five teams?
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Apartments, condos, hotels and more planned for Germantown
Carrefour at Kirby Woods is being redeveloped into The Standard Germantown. The new building at the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Kirby Road still needs a tenant.
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Mississippi man wakes up to find three people he most trusted dead
When the second shot echoed from the quiet Hernando neighborhood on Mason Drive, Raymond Laws began to understand what was happening, and by the third shot, he knew with certainty.
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Hill: Will we get a special finish at the FESJC? You never know.
A year ago, 20-year-old Nick Dunlap was trying to win the U.S. Amateur Championship, Sunday he will try to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
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