Memphis got money for stadiums three months ago. Where do the deals stand?
Questions remain on the status of a new lease for the Grizzlies and how money for stadium projects will be allocated.
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July 2023
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Tigers quarterback Seth Henigan embracing role as veteran, leader
Seth Henigan is no longer considered a young quarterback. He’s entering his third year as a starter and is expected to take more of a leadership role.
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Calkins: Is there enough cash for the Grizzlies and the football stadium? Turns out, maybe not.
It could be that there isn’t enough for money both FedExForum and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. And that is — at the very least — worrisome.
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The Early Word: What’s up with stadium funding? Plus, an emergency in Shelby
Memphis may set a new homicide record, FedEx pilots reject a new contract and Seth Henigan is the face of the Tigers.
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Why did deal between FedEx and pilot union collapse?
The news Monday left some wondering if a strike by FedEx pilots was imminent.
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Memphis homicides might break 2021 record, community demands action
As of July 24, 2023, there have been 210 homicides in Memphis, a 25% increase from the 168 homicides at this point last year, according to the City of Memphis Data Hub.
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Germantown restaurants take hit with water order, power outages
A limited use water order issued Thursday by the city of Germantown remained in effect Friday and it’s taking a toll on area restaurants.
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On the road to consolidation, FedEx’s aircraft fleet grows
One of the main reasons FedEx’s fleet has grown despite the company saying it plans to scale back is due to purchase commitments it has made with aircraft manufacturers like Boeing.
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The Early Word: Most power is back, but not all Germantown water is safe
Gun reform may fall on deaf ears in the General Assembly, Dory goes a la carte and we take you on a food tour of Germantown Parkway.
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Calls for gun reform have reached a fever pitch in Memphis. Will state lawmakers listen?
Gun violence has become a major theme in the Memphis mayoral race. And the Memphis City Council voted to put a referendum on local gun laws before voters next year, setting up a possible clash with the state.
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Local athletes take home gold, silver medals at USA Weightlifting Nationals
Taylor Babb of Arlington and Connor Callaway of Collierville both competed in the 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships.
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Wade: Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ series offers lessons for Ja Morant
What lessons do Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota have for Ja Morant? “Quarterback” on Netflix has the answers for Ja Morant, Don Wade says.
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Protect Our Aquifer hires first science director
“The hope is to get the public even more involved to understand and appreciate their drinking water source,” said Scott Schoefernacker.
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A new normal? Generators supplement sketchy utility services
After relentless waves of destructive summer storms in the Memphis metro area, generators are a hot commodity. Consumers are even turning to whole-house generators.
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Building 3 plants to supply BlueOval ‘really shows our commitment’
Altogether, Canada-based Magna International plans to invest $790 million to create three facilities to supply parts for the campus near Stanton, Tennessee.
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What are the biggest remaining questions for Memphis basketball this offseason?
Penny Hardaway and his staff have found answers for a handful of Memphis’ areas of concern this offseason. But what’s left to answer may be the difference between good and great for the 2023-24 Tigers.
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Former, current Hard Rock employees plan party to say goodbye
As the restaurant’s almost 26-year run comes to a close, more than 200 Hard Rock alums will say goodbye Sunday with one last party and one last group photo.
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The Early Word: Power probs cause water woes; 19 people want to be mayor
Arson killed Memphis firefighter, a BlueOval supplier will invest $790 million and we meet a 15-year-old golf wiz.
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Conaway: Moving boxes, Band-Aids, bruises and blood
Johnson & Johnson called. They wanted to make sure I was still at it before they made their quarterly projection for shareholders.
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Danielle Ballard: The life of the party, the humble star
Numbers and accolades tell just a small part of the story about the former Central star, who died last week.
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Grizzlies Insider: FIBA World Cup next on Memphis offseason docket
Jaren Jackson Jr. will have a summer to battle against young talents Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero at FIBA World Cup training camp.
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Best man and new man: Memphis trade could ‘rejuvenate’ Marcus Smart
Phil Forte will stand with the Grizzlies’ newly acquired guard at his upcoming wedding. And he has plenty of stories to tell when he raises a glass to toast his longtime pal.
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Retired judge Bobby Carter now monitoring courts for the city
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland announced that he hired a longtime legal professional to monitor the courts. Bobby Carter confirmed to The Daily Memphian he has been contracted by the city on a part-time basis.
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The Early Word: Groundhog Day for MLGW; FedEx lays off workers (again)
City hires a retired judge to monitor the courts, Holiday Ham may be in trouble and Davonte Pack goes to jail.
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Barrage of storms complicate long-term improvements at MLGW
Normal Station has been one of the areas hardest hit by power outages, but modernizing the community’s electric equipment has resulted in a 50% improvement in reliability.
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