Buckley: Win over Navy not pretty, but it’s soup for the soul
The Tigers turned the ball over on the last two possessions, but are now 3-0, even after facing Navy’s tough-to-defend triple-option offense on a short week.
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September 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shows his loyalty and ‘rebirth’ T-shirt in new video
The star Memphis Grizzlies guard is active on social media again after spending some time away.
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Buckley: Memphis’ mischievous quarterback is must-see TV
Seth Henigan, fifth on the Tigers’ career passing yards leaders list, should be an entertaining watch when Navy comes to town for an ESPN-televised game Thursday night.
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The Early Word: Cops in Nichols case enter pleas; Grizz get Tigers leftovers?
Peabody Elementary students are forced relocate, a taste of New York is coming to Memphis and Tom Lee Park is a melting pot.
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Sanford: It’s up to city voters, including younger ones, to boost election turnout
“Memphis is at a critical juncture. We cannot afford to continue the stagnation. We cannot continue allowing crime, poverty and low educational achievement to define this city.”
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Calkins: It’s a moment of truth for Memphis, not just the Tigers or the Grizz.
University of Memphis athletic director Laird Vearch said this a “moment of truth” for the Tigers. But it’s more than that. It’s a moment of truth for a city that wants to keep its major-league status.
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Analyzing the Tigers’ running backs rotation
The Memphis Tigers appear to have found their running back pecking order, at least for now. The rotation could change later.
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Herrington: Despite controversy, Tom Lee Park bringing people together
The scene at the center of Tom Lee Park this first week has felt like different types of Memphians — different ages and races, but even more so people from different neighborhoods and economic status — sharing free, open space, in a way that’s too rare.
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Table Talk: Guy Fieri is in Memphis, and festival/fair season is on.
Whether at Tom Lee Park or one of the many fests, get outside this weekend. And here’s hoping you find some good eats and drinks when you do.
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The Early Word: Cops federally indicted in Nichols case; Jaylin McKenzie video released
Police search for woman missing after booze cruise, Tennessee gets sued over abortion rights and the flu may be worse than COVID this year.
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Memphis’ power provider needs to double — or maybe triple — energy supply
It took the Tennessee Valley Authority 90 years to build its current electric grid, but it’s going to need to move a lot quicker to keep up with its customers’ need for power.
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COVID hasn’t left, but flu might be worse this winter
COVID hasn’t gone away, but experts say the trend is in the right direction.
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‘It’s all about a balance:’ Lead Judicial Commissioner on affordable bail, public criticism
In the second part in a two-part interview with The Daily Memphian, Shelby County’s Lead Judicial Commissioner John Marshall discusses the controversy surrounding affordable bail.
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Tigers Talk: Bonner II and Martin’s observations after the first two games
The Daily Memphian’s Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss their initial takeaways, surprise players and any concerns they have about the team after two weeks.
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The Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls throw shade; Carlisle serves Racquet Club plan
Council staff shakeup raises questions, Patrice Robinson is tapped for TVA board and Majestic is bringing back Sunday fun day.
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Collierville explores wine and beer sales at Harrell Theatre
Collierville leaders consider allowing Collierville Arts Council to sell beer and wine at The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre productions. “I think this would completely change the arts experience at the Harrell Theatre,” said the council chairman.
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City Council staff shakeup leaves questions over possible retribution
A former Memphis City Council staffer said a personal dispute with Councilman JB Smiley Jr. cost him his job.
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If more police are the answer, exactly what will they do?
One of the biggest issues in the mayoral campaign is how candidates intend to fight crime, including whether they will maintain current strategies.
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After retirement: Planning for life’s ‘encore’
At any great concert, the band plays some of the big hits early and saves a couple for the end. Retirement is the same way, says Andrew Beach of The Center Memphis: It’s wise to plan for the encore.
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East Memphis breakfast/lunch spot invites customers to ‘perch’ a while
“Perch is like my own little personal Cheers,” said restaurant owner and longtime caterer Ragan Oglesby-Phillips.
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Buckley: The Tigers belted Arkansas State, and they wore it proudly
Memphis comes up with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in a 37-3 victory over the Red Wolves, and it has something to show for it.
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Where are cases going in Shelby County? Wherever it is, they’re not getting there fast.
The most recent data shows that, in fiscal year 2022, 55.2% of criminal cases in Shelby County were either dismissed or the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office decided not to pursue charges.
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The Early Word: Courts are backed up, but the hotel pipeline is moving along
Memphis in May gets sued, Dillon Brooks helps Canada beat the U.S. and the suburbs could break up with MLGW.
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Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s World Cup a portrait of underperformance and misuse
“It’s hard not to be conspiratorial when the three players out to illness in the final game for Team USA were perhaps the three American players most ill-served by the experience.”
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Catholic diocese investing in retreat center near BlueOval City
With the construction site for Ford’s BlueOval City only 13 minutes away, the diocese is now preparing for an onslaught of development in the area.
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