The Early Word: City council debates changing elections, and Grizzlies are plagued by fouls
Deli on the Square sees new life as Deli Midtown food truck, the Tigers score a big recruit and Frayser may get an adventure park.
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April 2022
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M stands for Memphis, Miami and embellishments
We Tight Knit, comprised of chain-stitch embroidery entrepreneurs Whitney Washington and Ashley Padmore, began as a business in Memphis, made a stop in the Old West and is now expanding to Miami.
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Grizzlies Insider: So what’s up with all these fouls?
There have been 210 fouls called over the four games between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves. So, yes, the games are taking much longer than they typically take. And, yes, there have indeed been more whistles that you are used to hearing.
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Calkins: Ja isn’t himself and the officiating stinks. So now it’s all up to the Grizz.
Five years after David Fizdale unleashed his “take that for data” rant, Taylor Jenkins ripped the officials after the Grizzlies lost Game 4 to the Timberwolves. Will it work? Let us hope. But it would help if Ja would get healthy, fast.
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Superintendents seek balance in weather-related closures
Weather-related closures are layered decisions for local superintendents as they balance a number of concerns while prioritizing student safety.
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Ja Morant says he’s ‘not Ja’ and he’s ‘almost’ healthy
The Memphis Grizzlies star opened up after the team’s loss in Minnesota, and said he is 100% behind coach Taylor Jenkins, who will surely see a fine coming from the league this week.
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Rob Fischer has a wardrobe crisis, and it’s in your hands, Memphis
Bally Sports’ Grizzlies sideline reporter Rob Fischer is known for his intentionally gaudy style, and he’s in search of a new store to supply his wacky outfits. Can you help?
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Is Kendric Davis the biggest recruiting win ever for Penny Hardaway?
With the IARP case unresolved and a roster in flux, landing the top guard out of the transfer portal was a coup.
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How Penny Hardaway and the Tigers snagged Kendric Davis
The former SMU guard knows Memphis loves its basketball, was wooed by Ja Morant and is on board with Hardaway’s roster ideas.
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Reigning AAC Player of Year Kendric Davis commits to Memphis
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Calkins: It’s the playoffs, Memphis. Keep doing the (completely crazy) things you do.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he didn’t know how the team came back twice to beat the Timberwolves in Game 3. Could that be because he didn’t realize all the totally loony things Memphis fans were doing to get the victory?
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Herrington: Lineup changes, towel tussles and another chance for the Grizz to crush dreams in Game 4
Despite a 2-1 Memphis lead, the nuts-and-bolts basketball of this series still feels up for grabs.
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Calkins: It’s the playoffs, Memphis. Keep doing the (completely crazy) things you do.
Despite win, Grizzlies want to forget Game 3
Grizzlies play comeback game to celebrate; fans throw out Growl Towel ideas
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Grizzlies Insider: Tyus Jones makes Wolves fans ‘sick’ in homecoming
“Hometown booing him,” Tre Jones, Tyus Jones’ brother, tweeted. “They sick.” Yes, they were. But Tyus Jones was all smiles.
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A Collierville senior has been contacted by all 30 MLB teams. Here’s why.
All 30 Major League Baseball teams have contacted him at some point and more than 20 have made in-home visits.
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I’ll have what she’s having: The story behind Memphis Whistle, its drinks and its owners
What began as a pandemic-era, cocktails-to-go service has evolved into a cozy lounge in a century-old bungalow in Cooper-Young.
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Calkins: Grizzlies stun Timberwolves with record comeback — twice!
The Grizzlies came back from two massive deficits to stun the Minnesota Timberwolves. Just don’t ask coach Taylor Jenkins to explain how they did it. Even he doesn’t quite know.
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The Early Word: Big comebacks for the Grizzlies and Iris Orchestra
State House passes permitless carry for 18-year-olds, Memphis Area Transit Authority offers free rides for early voters and authentic tacos come to Arlington.
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Crime Crisis: Two women, 2 violent crimes, and the psychological scars that remain
A woman who was carjacked and another whose son was killed don’t know one another. But they share a bond. Both lives were devastated by violent crime.
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Conaway: The heart is in the middle
“We were living proof that there is a middle, and real, day-to-day life is lived there more than anywhere else. Then and now.”
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Grizzlies Insider: Morant’s favorite part of road games is ‘sending their fans home mad’
The Memphis Grizzlies finished with the third-best road record in the league this year, 26-15.
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Memphis scientists instrumental in new, landmark COVID drug
The next possible landmark COVID drug is so rich in Memphis DNA that if approved by the FDA, patent royalty checks will immediately flow to town. Plus, it’s in capsule form, taken once a day for 21 days. It does not need to be refrigerated and can be shipped easily and inexpensively around the world.
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The Early Word: Memphis’ crime crisis and a ‘Shell-a good’ music line-up
DeSoto County officials make decisions on medical pot sales, Gina Neely will take over as host of WMC-TV’s “Bluff City Life” and our readers discuss what’s missing from the Memphis food scene.
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Sanford: For Democrats, county primary is a free-for-all with little voter interest
The Democratic primary ballot has 55 candidates running in 22 of the 24 races. A dozen races have three or more candidates.
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Crime Crisis: Memphis’ reputation as ‘crime city’ raises broad concerns
“What is troubling here ... is the narrative around crime is so strong, so in your face all the time.”
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Herrington: As Grizz-Wolves moves north, perhaps Ja Morant’s adjustment was the biggest of all
Ja Morant’s film study and Taylor Jenkins’ gut fostered the Game 2 win. But the Grizzlies are shifting to enemy territory and potential new hindrances.
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Grizz fans praise Xavier Tillman, call Kaari Morant a top Memphian online
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Table Talk: Memphis Whistle and what restaurants you are missing
Hello! The Daily Memphian’s Jennifer Biggs is on vacation this week, but we hope you enjoy these headlines from her and our other food writers.
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