Conaway: The chutzpah of deceit: Kelsey
“Brian Kelsey is certainly not the only example of the moral bankruptcy of so much of our society; he’s just a ready and easy pick of low-hanging rotten fruit.”
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May 2023
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County Commission Scorecard: Filling in the budget blanks
The commission scorecard tracks critical votes so far to fill in the blanks on a resolution that could raise the county’s wheel tax and an ordinance that could drop the county’s property tax rate.
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Grizzlies Insider: Was Ja Morant snubbed?
The answer to that question likely depends on who you ask and what they value.
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Sanford: If only Clarence Thomas had the integrity of Memphis’ Abe Fortas
“Republicans, through dirty dealing and hypocrisy, have managed to pack the Supreme Court with a 6-3 ultraconservative majority that is having a profound and negative impact on the lives of Americans.”
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David Grisanti to open restaurant on Collierville town square
The youngest son of “Big John” Grisanti just purchased the building at 148 North Main St., which was most recently home to P.O. Press Public House & Provisions.
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Table Talk: Sugar Ghost to open in Germantown; Greek Fest is here
Broad Avenue’s ice cream and bubble tea shop is opening in a second location. Plus, details on May’s Friday reader lunch.
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Memphis Grizzlies offseason points to ponder
At this time of the year, with the NBA’s best still fighting it out in the playoffs, teams like Taylor Jenkins’ can only look forward.
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The Early Word: Uptown greenline, Downtown bike cops and zebra crosswalks
Memphis mayoral residency lawsuit narrows, MSCS’ superintendent search talks gets tense and we remember Steve Pearl.
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Miles away, years apart: How redlining left its mark on Chickasaw Gardens, Binghampton, Harbor Town
A recent study shows that current race-class concentrations are linked to home values, and both are strongly linked to life expectancy. And to at least one expert, it’s proof that redlining produced long-lasting harm.
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Inked: Updates on Intrator’s South Main properties
Developer Tom Intrator said the Dream Hotel planned for South Main could break ground as early as November.
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Tigers running backs coach talks about need for agility
Instead of relying on highlight spin moves and unnecessary dancing with defenders, Sean Dawkins teaches how to attack the correct angles.
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New Eats: East Memphis’ Belle Meade Social opens
At Belle Meade Social’s soft opening last week, they were serving six appetizers, six salads, three sandwiches, seven entrees, three pizzas and 10 sides from their menu. And at least one of those dishes was described as “beautiful.”
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Owner of Luciann, Lowenstein, Masonic Temple adds Annesdale to his properties
Bill Townsend is something of a folk hero in Memphis as the hometown guy who made his fortunes elsewhere and is now home to save some of the city’s nearly priceless real estate.
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‘This city has been good to Vanderbilt': Vandy Athletics hopes to strengthen Memphis connections
“Being in the state of Tennessee, I think it’s really important that we have a presence here in Memphis,” Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Lee said.
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Council attorney says 1992 resolution authorizes lawsuit against mayor
A lawsuit filed on behalf of the Memphis City Council, though without explicit council approval, about residency requirements for those candidates running for mayor raises questions about the charter.
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City Council chair says body did not vote to file residency lawsuit
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SOB owners buy Hen House and Bangkok Alley
Ed and Brittany Cabigao started with SOB on South Main Street in 2009; by July, they will own seven restaurants.
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The Early Word: City Council sues the city; Cabigaos are guarding Hen House
General Assembly will address gun reform, Hardaway struggles in the NIL era and Bartlett may have the best margaritas.
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City Council Scorecard: Traffic stop ban, redistricting and residency
The City Council has two ongoing political potboilers: the residency requirement to seek a citywide office and moving City Council district lines.
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Martin: It’s getting harder for Memphis to keep up in fast-changing college sports world
After missing on Alabama transfer guard Jaden Bradley, it raises questions about if Memphis can keep up its previously torrid recruiting pace in the era of name, image and likeness.
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MLGW won’t rebid its power supply until at least 2024
In the face of political pressure, Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen gave his firmest no yet — MLGW won’t be bidding out its energy supply again anytime soon.
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‘He’s gonna show up’: Jayhlon Young seeks to prove himself at Memphis
The UCF transfer aims to take the next step with the Tigers after averaging 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game for Central Florida in 2022-23.
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The Early Word: Music Fest-goers give mixed reviews; Ballins are up for a challenge
FedEx gets a big tax cut, TVA ‘fell short’ and Bill Townsend is saving historic Memphis one building at a time.
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Dream Team: Leslie Ballin and Steve Farese made mark with Mullins and Winkler cases
Leslie Ballin says he’s a “little bit city” and criminal defense partner Steve Farese is a “little bit country.” Together, they’ve won verdicts that seemed impossible. “We sell ourselves because the merchandise we’re trying to sell, our clients, is not sellable.”
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‘Formidable Opponents’: Three generations of Ballins carry the torch
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‘Formidable Opponents’: Three generations of Ballins carry the torch
Marvin was the entertainer. Leslie is the legal technician and smooth operator. Blake is a hybrid of the two. The firm known as Ballin, Ballin & Fishman has a reputation as defense attorneys.
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Dream Team: Leslie Ballin and Steve Farese made mark with Mullins and Winkler cases
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Lawmakers cut FedEx’s jet fuel tax duty from $32M to $1M over 10 years
State Sen. Brent Taylor (R-Memphis) said the state’s lack of a cap on jet fuel taxes is part of the reason the Memphis International Airport doesn’t have more daily flights.
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