Calkins: A ‘legendary’ night for Alex Lomax and Memphis
Alex Lomax called it a “legendary” night. It was, at the very least, emphatic. Exactly 364 days after losing to Ole Miss in chaotic fashion, the Memphis Tigers exacted their revenge, 68-57.
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December 2022
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Oak Court, whatever happens next, won city’s heart in 1988
Oak Court, in its day, was a pinnacle of shopping and retail lore. It was also the first project that developers Jack Belz and Henry Turley did together.
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Calkins: The perfect way to retire No. 59 — with a 59-0 win
“On Danton Barto’s day, the final scoreboard blazed with his number.” It was a fine way to retire the jersey of the all-time great Memphis linebacker, who died in 2021 at age 50.
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Calkins: Ja and Des told Kendric Davis to ‘go be that killer.’ He joyfully obliged.
Memphis Tigers point guard Kendric Davis got a text from Ja Morant and Desmond Bane before Saturday’s game telling him to “go be that killer you are.” Davis didn’t have to be told twice, evidently. He scored 27 points as Memphis knocked off unbeaten Auburn.
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Solutions to childhood violence lie in trauma counseling
The trauma after becoming a victim can increase the chances of juveniles becoming perpetrators themselves, creating an endless cycle of gun violence, said Dr. Eraina Schauss, director of a counseling group for Le Bonheur’s trauma victims.
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Juvenile gun violence in Memphis starting younger and not letting up
As the city sees crime rates rising, we hear a lot about young perpetrators. But the data on the other side of the coin, young victims, is just as striking.
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Solutions to childhood violence lie in trauma counseling
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At the old Fairgrounds, Memphis bets big on competitive youth sports
The old fairgrounds is being repurposed as Liberty Park, a $126 million mixed-used project anchored by the 227,000-square-foot Memphis Sports & Events Center, including apartments, retail, a hotel and more.
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Mid-South Coliseum’s future uncertain despite Liberty Park transformation
Fond memories of old Fairgrounds and analysis of the competition led to Liberty Park
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Local Planned Parenthood to launch vasectomy program
The CEO of Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi said the organization has seen an uptick in calls since the abortion ban.
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Recipe Exchange: Jimmy Gentry’s Butter Cakes
To celebrate the opening of The Lobbyist, Jimmy Gentry’s new restaurant, here’s a favorite cake recipe from P.O. Press.
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Buckley: Jaren Jackson Jr. could be on All-Star pace
Memphis Grizzlies power forward who led the NBA in blocks last season is averaging 4.0 per game at home this season and that’s a crazy number.
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What to look for in Memphis’ game against Auburn
The contest with Auburn offers Memphis a chance to grab its first signature, NCAA Tournament-resume-boosting victory of the season.
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MLGW power vote doesn’t pull plug on energy provider questions
Even though MLGW is in some ways back where it started, the power provider RFP wasn’t all for naught, said the utility’s board chair.
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The Early Word: ADA gets a DUI; plus, sour news about Vinegar Jim’s
Cocozza is open in Harbor Town, a new ER is coming to Arlington and there’s more work to do with TVA.
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Sanford: My journalism class studied the Supreme Court. The findings are not pretty
“Far too many college students — and older adults, for that matter — know little, if anything, about the Court, its history, its unfettered power, who’s on it and how they got there.”
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Cocozza holds soft open in Harbor Town, and is ‘just going to get prettier’
The former pandemic-era pop-up comes into its own with a new location and a menu full of favorites.
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Grizzlies Insider: Morant, Brooks confident team is finding its stride despite injuries
“I feel like we’re about to rally up some wins,” Dillon Brooks said on Monday night after the Grizzlies beat the Heat with seven players unavailable.
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P.O. Press’ Gentry to open Downtown restaurant next month
Chef Jimmy Gentry enters the Downtown restaurant scene with The Lobbyist, opening in The Chisca.
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That’s the ticket! Local company changes film festival scene
This season, Sundance Film Festival attendees will buy their passes through Eventive, a ticketing app made for Indie Memphis by 15-year-old Theo Patt in 2015.
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The Early Word: Oak Court will go up for auction, and the Tigers put up a fight (literally)
Auto thefts are up 100% this year, a Memphis activist is honored in a national top 100 list and Arlington High students are bringing the Pyramid to Washington, D.C.
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Herrington: Why the bad news on Bane might not slow down the Grizz
The Grizzlies will have to hope that Bane makes it back in due time, that “almost” continues to be close enough, and that Morant, Brooks and Jackson can remain healthy to maintain that “almost.”
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Haney Co. poses last minute challenge to MLGW vote, denied by board
After a lawyer for the Franklin L. Haney Co. spoke during Wednesday’s MLGW board meeting, the board took a brief, unplanned recess to consult its legal team.
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The Early Word: MLGW says no to new TVA deal, but Ja’s braids are a winner
The Dixie Greyhound project hits a snag, chef Jimmy Gentry heads Downtown and the Southern Heritage Classic announces a new opponent.
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Germantown discusses making mayor full-time
Germantown administration was instructed to study what it takes to make the mayor a full-time position.
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Table Talk: Good gravy! Holiday events, gravy takes and our favorite Asian restaurants
The holiday season is here, and events are happening, and for our December reader lunch, we’re swinging with Erling. But first, let’s talk gravy.
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Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win over Little Rock
Just three days after its most impressive showing of the season in a win over Ole Miss, did the Memphis Tigers take Little Rock seriously?
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