After Tyre Nichols’ death, Memphis turns to tough-on-crime policies
Memphis is still focused on crime even as it does some introspection about police in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death.
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March 2023
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The Early Word: Seaweed blob may ruin your vacay; East Memphis gets Social
Luke Kennard sets a new record, Halbert says Harris isn’t the boss of her, and Crosstown Concourse gets cheesy.
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How one organization teaches kids to care about the world around them
“I always say that my job is to come in and teach them to be champions for the planet,” said Emma Simmons of Clean Memphis.
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Final Four Memories: The cutting room floor
Fifty years ago, members of the 1972-73 Memphis State basketball program made memories before, during and after the team’s run to the NCAA Tournament. Here are some deserving to be picked up, dusted off and shared.
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Gov. Lee wants more funding for crisis pregnancy centers despite skepticism
Support for crisis pregnancy centers is part of Lee’s “pro-life” agenda after the Supreme Court ended the right to abortion. Many medical experts say these centers are unethical because they mislead clients and prioritize anti-abortion advocacy.
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Calkins: Florida Atlantic is in the Final Four. So how are Memphis fans supposed to feel?
Florida Atlantic University is in the Final Four. This has caused Memphis fans to feel all sorts of things — including deep pain. Is it rational? Of course not. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t real.
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Octogenarians share stories in ‘From Rock Around the Clock to TikTok’
More than a dozen members of Central High’s class of 1959 chronicle their up-close and personal views of the historic events of their generation.
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Close friend reunites with Ryan Silverfield on Tigers’ coaching staff
Newly hired special teams coach Chris White has known head coach Ryan Silverfield for more than a decade. The two friends are now back on the same staff or the first time since 2012.
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Memphis parks blooming with springtime plantings and construction
The spring growth includes new tree plantings overlooking Tom Lee Park as well as new community centers in Berclair and South Memphis and a new art installation Downtown.
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‘Three-strikes’ sentencing bill would require state to spend $446M on new prison
In the bill, convicted people would be sentenced to life without parole for a combination of offenses that add up to three strikes. The state can’t accommodate the expected increase in incarceration with its current facilities, which are operating at 96% of capacity.
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Is joining U of M’s conference a plus? These four athletic directors think so
With Houston, Cincinnati and UCF all exiting, the American Athletic Conference will welcome six new members on July 1. The Daily Memphian spoke with ADs from four of the incoming schools.
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The Early Word: Midtown mansion goes up for auction; ‘Jacir’ film brings the drama (literally)
Collierville says no to Chick-fil-A’s request, DeSoto tax man wants more money and we tell you where to pot it like it’s hot.
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Uncompromising and unmatched, Houston’s Wolff reaches a career milestone
With a 3-0 victory over the ECS in their season-opener, David Wolff — the dean of Shelby County high school soccer coaches — reached 800 career victories.
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What’s going on at Shady Grove? MSCS plans for early childhood hub
New plans for the former Shady Grove Elementary include pre-K classrooms, new playgrounds, office space for district employees and resources for the surrounding community.
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‘The kids that did this to us’: Juveniles driving car crimes higher
A large part of the area’s current juvenile crime issue centers on car thefts and thefts of property from vehicles.
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Tim Wise to coach ECS boys basketball team
Veteran coach, MUS alum, returns to Memphis after winning back-to-back state titles in Mississippi.
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Conaway: When they came up with this, they must have been loaded
“Cops know that putting a loaded gun on the hip of a teenager, or in the hands of a high school cheerleader, a ‘watch this’ bubba, or a something-to-prove street kid is guaranteed lethal.”
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DeSoto County tax collector threatens to not collect taxes until he’s paid more
DeSoto County Tax Collector Joey Treadway wants to renegotiate the formula for how he is paid as he runs unopposed for reelection later this year.
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Calkins: On an emotional night at FedExForum, Ja Morant starts his journey back
Ja Morant’s family wore hoodies that said, “Redemption.” But Morant said he just wants a second chance. That began Wednesday at FedExForum against the Houston Rockets. It was a sweet — and emotional — night.
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Arlington county line dispute soon to be somewhat resolved
After a year of discussion and debate, the question of the line between Fayette and Shelby counties could soon be resolved, at least partially.
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Lake District developer owes contractors more than $1 million
At least seven contractors and subcontractors who have worked in The Lake District have filed liens against Netanel and his companies.
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Redbirds Notebook: New eats, new rules at AutoZone Park this year
When fans return to AutoZone Park for baseball this season, they will see a new grass field and a “bright as ever” video board, according to Memphis Redbirds President Craig Unger, along with a menu with many new choices.
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Political Roundup: Conventions, a mayor’s race reshuffle and residency notes
As the People’s Convention begins this weekend, local Republicans will decide if they’ll stick with the party’s current leader. Plus, two contenders for the local Democratic party head, more on the mayoral residency issue and who could be waiting in the wings.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis teammates describe passion of Dillon Brooks
“I play hard,” Brooks said. “The media gave me the villain role, so I’m just taking it and doing what I need to do with it.”
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Table Talk: Bog & Barley opens next month, Celebrity’s closes — maybe temporarily
Plus, a substantial giveaway from Jersey Mike’s, a Tennessee pizza and beer place makes it into Halo and how much would you pay for your favorite cocktail.
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