Memphis ad agency Archer names new CEO
Archer CEO Russ Williams is stepping down. His successor has worked on campaigns such as Chick-fil-A’s “Eat Mor Chikin” and Motel 6’s “We’ll leave the light on for you.”
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May 2024
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Lobos, Legends tryout schedules frustrate families
Soccer tryouts are next week and two elite clubs in Shelby County have held their tryouts the same night for years. Some parents feel the timing is unfair and creates unnecessary stress for their children.
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Calkins: These Navy operatives are among the best in the world. And they’re in Millington.
If a Navy bassoonist stationed in Hawaii busts up his bassoon or a tuba player stationed in Seattle dents her tuba, where do you imagine those instruments end up?
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Bailey: The people in charge sure think armed teachers is a bad idea
Despite legislation opening the door for teachers to carry guns, the idea rightfully is receiving no support from local law enforcement and educational leaders.
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Bartlett announces first summer concert series
The summer concert series features eight dates from mid-June to late-September at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion at W.J. Freeman Park.
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Lake District in limbo as Lakeland waits on next move
With The Lake District no longer in the hands of developer Yehuda Netanel, Lakeland officials are waiting for the next move by the lender that bought the property.
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City responds to state legislator’s questions about MPD policies
John Gillespie questioned MPD’s policies in a Thursday news release. He and Brent Taylor sponsored the law that bans police departments from not pulling someone over when they have reasonable suspicion the person violated the law.
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Street cred: Behind-the-scenes man has run Beale for decades
In 1983, when Beale Street reopened as the city-owned entertainment district, Al James, now 71, became its official manager, running the hardscape of one of the country’s most famous streets like it was his own front yard.
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The Early Word: Tigers can’t compete; Graceland deal is under investigation
Luxury hotel is planned near FedExForum, Uptown is getting a Chick-fil-A and Brent Taylor urges schools to stay quiet about guns.
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Conaway: Imagine, the state of West Tennessee
Announcing the birth of our nation’s 51st state:
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Grizzlies Insider: Would Stephon Castle work in Memphis?
UConn guard has skills that would fit in Memphis, but would he be willing to play a position other than point guard?
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Collierville Farmers Market opens for season, marking 15 years
This year, the market has 44 vendors — including 14 new ones — selling sourdough baked goods, planters, honey, pickles and more.
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DeSoto County plans for 38 resource officers in schools
With a new contract approved, DeSoto County Schools is altogether expected to spend more than $4 million on resource officers for the upcoming school year.
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Herrington: Hot seat label for Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins hard to avoid
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins won’t show up to training camp wearing a “Hot Seat” cap, but the label is applied frequently to NBA head coaches.
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Sanford: Halbert’s noble start in public life is now an exhausting disaster
Whether Wanda Halbert is removed from office or not, this community has grown tired of her. Except for a handful of apologists, everyone is weary of the incompetence, excuses and double talk.
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The Early Word: Graceland’s not for sale, and 100 N. Main needs help
MSCS teachers can’t carry guns to school, drag racing is now a felony and the Queens of the Stone Age will headline Mempho.
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Young said Davis’ reappointment to MPD chief could come after budget
Memphis Mayor Paul Young said Wednesday, May 22, he plans to seek permanent status for Interim Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis and two other key executives after budget season.
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Collierville Schools board chairman announces reelection intentions
Cox has served on Collierville School Board since the district’s inception. He was selected as chairman in late 2020.
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Development spotlighted at Lakeland chamber luncheon
Michael Walker, Lakeland city manager, said development in the suburb has not only helped enhance the city but also provided a successful revenue stream.
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Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ new-look roster, a potential David Jones return
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discuss the several new additions to the Memphis Tigers’ roster, David Jones’ future and more.
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Sheriff’s Office has the highest vacancy rate of county government
The Daily Memphian reviewed human resources data and the county budget to determine the number of SCSO vacancies and the amount of funding the sheriff’s office receives.
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Internal report clears Collierville staff of alleged ‘disrespectful and racial behavior’ at track event
An internal investigation by the Collierville Schools district states that none of its employees were involved in hurling racial slurs during a dispute over an athletic field earlier this month.
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The Early Word: Chicken, pickleball in Southaven — but not together
Shelby County doesn’t have a deed of trust for Graceland, the City Council proposes alternatives to a tax hike and changes are coming for Grizz staff.
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Memphis in May or SmokeSlam? For two teams, the answer is both
You can find only two teams competing at both barbecue contests this weekend: Hank’s BBQ from Columbus, Mississippi, and Pork University of Clarksville, Tennessee.
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Topgolf-inspired pickleball facility coming to Southaven
Designated as the third phase of Top of the ’Sipp, the pickleball facility will be called Bangers Pickleball and, if approved by the city, could open as soon as fall 2025.
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