The Early Word: FM 100 goes country; Ja has a game plan
Justin J. Pearson is sworn in, the Memphis Sand Aquifer may have some problems and Collierville stops Walmart from painting part of their store blue.
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April 2023
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Conaway: Down the rabbit hole with the Tennessee legislature
“This adolescent muscle-flex, this junior high hissy fit, this racist knee-jerk, this blatant abuse of power, this embarrassing lack of judgment put Tennessee in the national spotlight again.”
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FedEx at 50: When help comes via a Boeing 777 cargo plane
Instead of limiting its giving to monetary donations, FedEx relied heavily on in-kind shipping to reach its goal of helping 50 million people by the date of its 50th anniversary.
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Calkins: Morant won’t find redemption in a lawsuit. He’ll find it on the court.
Ja Morant filed a countersuit against Joshua Holloway. Which is certainly his legal right. But if he wants his reputation, he doesn’t need more lawyers. He just needs to beat LeBron James.
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The Early Word: Much ado about DeSoto’s doo; Cossitt’s new look
Justin J. Pearson lawyers up, Lakeland may get a new YMCA and a national football analyst says Memphis belongs in the Big 12.
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The Early Word: Pearson’s back to Nashville and Halbert’s adviser has ideas
Justin J. Pearson was reinstated to the Tennessee State House yesterday by the County Commission, candidate financial filings show that Paul Young leads the pack in the race for Memphis mayor and Wanda Halbert’s special adviser is looking for efficiencies.
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How much did Sylvamo’s top executives earn in 2022?
Sylvamo’s recently disclosed the compensation earned by certain executives in 2022, including its CEO Jean-Michel Ribiéras, who earned almost $7 million through a combination of salary, stock and other incentives.
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Martin: Can the quality of Memphis transfers match the quantity?
After losing 80% of his scoring from this past season, Penny Hardaway has been a busy man in the transfer portal. The Tigers have added four new players from there, and more are on the way.
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Geoffrey Cantin-Arku is on track to be the next big-time LB for the Tigers
The Tigers have had back-to-back All-AAC linebackers in the past two years, and Geoffrey Cantin-Arku is prepared to assume the role as one of the anchors of the defense.
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Table Talk: Crawfish festivals and a cookie mystery
It’s crawfish festival season in Memphis. Plus, if you remember a cookie called a Justine, we need your help.
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Calkins: The Grizzlies have an unprecedented opportunity before them. They just have to beat LeBron.
Dillon Brooks said he “wouldn’t mind” playing LeBron James in a seven-game series. Well, duh. The Grizzlies have a chance to bounce James from the playoffs and redefine themselves in the process. Who wouldn’t mind doing that?
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Jonathan Pierre had a breakthrough and ‘never looked back.’ Now he’s a Tiger.
Two years ago, Jonathan Pierre was an unranked senior at Hallandale High without many options.
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Calkins: Happy Grizz week! (Also: Go Timberwolves!)
The Lakers host the Timberwolves Tuesday for the right to meet the Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs. I think I speak for Grizzlies fans everywhere when I say: “Go T-Wolves!”
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The Early Word: Council approves ‘Driver Equality Act'; South Memphis’ (possible) breath of fresh air
Plus, Bog & Barley is open for business and a possible solid waste fee hike for Memphis.
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Now that Ya Ya is leaving, what’s next for the Memphis Zoo?
The Memphis Zoo may put Asiatic bears in the day rooms that once housed the famous pandas that captivated crowds for 20 years.
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New Eats: Bog & Barley is open and you can eat and drink like the Irish
Bog & Barley is the whole package: Beautiful space, friendly people, big bar — and great food.
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Sanford: Memo to state House Republicans: Political dynasties don’t last forever
Given the activism that is being whipped up among younger voters and others who believe there should be some limits to gun rights, the Tennessee 3 incident could be the turning point away from GOP super-dominance in Tennessee.
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FedEx at 50: As FedEx hits milestone, new executive team has new challenges
The executive leadership team at FedEx — guided by CEO Raj Subramaniam — will have to demonstrate to its stockholders that it is the right team to lead the company out of turbulent waters and into the future.
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Conaway: If you want to help, then help
This city already pays less for light, gas and water than any other in Tennessee, and less than most cities in the country. If we really want to help the poor with their utilities, there are subsidies, sliding scales and credits.
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Conaway: I could cry, but he’d have none of that
“Dinner at his and Carol’s house, or five minutes on the phone, or two minutes in the corner of a theater lobby at intermission – be assured – you’d spit out whatever you were drinking.”
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis fans vote Timberwolves, not Lakers, as preferred playoff opponent
Memphis Grizzlies fans voted the Minnesota Timberwolves, not the Los Angeles Lakers, as the preferred playoff opponent in the first round.
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The Early Word: Is Van Turner’s house a home? Plus, it’s Grizz Week!
FedEx goes over and up the hill, Germantown residents make noise (over noise) and the Tigers land one of the hottest players in the portal.
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Southaven to use ‘Tiny Mobile Robot’ to paint sports fields
Southaven has purchased a robotic field marker to cut time and work when it comes to painting the fields at the city’s soccer complex.
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Germantown officials tune into residents’ noise complaints
Germantown is looking at tightening its regulations around property maintenance and noise.
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Countdown at American Paper Optics starts now for 2024 eclipse
Bartlett-based American Paper Optics, the largest manufacturer of 3D glasses in the world, prepares as one of the biggest solar eclipses that many adults will experience in their lifetimes approaches.
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