Lucy Elementary ‘part of the equation’ in legislation impacting Germantown schools
Lucy Elementary lies in Millington. It’s one of four Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses affected by pending legislation.
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April 2022
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Five local colleges, five new leaders
The region’s colleges and universities are undergoing an extraordinary transformation in leadership, virtually all within the same time frame, raising big questions about what’s next for higher education in the area.
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The Early Word: Police chief’s home gets burgled, and a ‘fancy’ restaurant opens Downtown
Two permitless gun carry bills stall in a Senate committee, Conwood II gets a thumbs up from Design Review Board and Horn Lake passes on pot.
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Sanford: Bonner’s performance as sheriff transcends partisan politics
“In an ideal world, there should not be a Democratic or Republican way to enforce laws, ensure public safety, oversee our jails and juvenile detention facilities and hire capable deputies and support staff.”
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Industrial real estate market continues blazing pace
New industrial market reports continue to highlight impressive growth, interest throughout greater Memphis region.
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Playoffs and laundry: Ziaire Williams is growing up in Memphis with perfect timing
The 20-year-old might not be the best at unpacking, but during his journey to adulthood in Memphis, the rookie has transformed into a useful bench weapon for the Grizzlies.
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Tigers notebook: After a week of movement, what’s next for Memphis’ roster?
Things could always change, as the deadline to declare for the transfer portal isn’t until May 1, but as of today the Tigers have a better idea of what their core looks like for 2022-23.
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Tigers’ Myers is back and ready to impart advice as big brother
Offensive lineman Austin Myers, sidelined by injury last season, is back on the field to guide the young players who unexpectedly had to jump into action in 2021.
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Table Talk: Festival season is here and right now, it’s fizzy
Festival season is coming into full bloom and this year it begins with a flurry of beer fests.
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The Early Word: Chef Tam chops the competition, and FedEx Logistics gets new Downtown digs
The Memphis City Council approves One Beale financing and moves to hire an energy consultant, Arlington passes a moratorium on new gas stations and the Memphis Grizzlies lose to Utah Jazz.
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Herrington: As the Grizzlies playoffs loom, this could be their year
If the team’s recent good luck and good management hold up, then the Grizzlies’ rock-solid foundation might make “this could be our year” a realistic, recurring mantra for the next decade.
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Eyeing another challenge, Cedric Miller taking over as MASE football coach
As head coach, Miller took MAHS, which is closing its doors, to the Class AA state quarterfinals in 2021.
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Inked: Mallory Logistics files plans for South Memphis warehouse, former Bhan Thai space up for $1.6M sale
Bhan Thai is up for sale, Minglewood Hall set to reopen and new 120,000-square-foot warehouse is in the works in South Memphis.
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Central taps new boys basketball coach from MAHS
It will take work, but Vernard Watkins could well be the man to return Central’s boys basketball program to its 1981 and 1982 glory days.
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The Early Word: Presidential visions for the U of M, plus Ciao Bella gets a new casa
Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy is honored on the anniversary of his death, the so-called “3Gs” bill passes in the state House and police are honing in on distracted drivers.
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Ciao Bella owners look to ‘stepped up’ menu, more space
Work has started on Ciao Bella as the longtime local Italian restaurant moves to Sanderlin Centre, just around the corner from where it all began.
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Grizzlies Insider: Morant ‘doing well’ and hinting at his comeback
Ja Morant is nearing the end of his evaluation period for his knee injury. “He’s doing well,” said Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins.
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The Early Word: FedEx’s future, Crosstown’s pinball pub and your speed-to-know news
A lawsuit is filed over early voting locations, The Bar-Kays’ James Alexander gets his own street and we look at why your new license plate is late.
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Memphis International Raceway may close, raising risk of street racing
The Millington track is considered by many a safe place to race. But regulars worry that drag racers will move to the streets if plans to sell the track and build a warehouse move forward.
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Calkins: Is Memphis dirtier than Kansas or UNC? Why Monday’s national championship may be hard for Tigers fans to watch.
As Memphis waits to learn its punishment, North Carolina and Kansas will play for the national championship. In the past decade, both schools have been accused of cheating on a grand scale.
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Guest column: Accountant’s dedication, resilience is an inspiration
“Dan Richards, 65, is one of just 239 people to complete the Triple Crown of open water marathon swimming. And he is the 12th to do it after age 50.”
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Bureaucratic traffic jam backs up new car tags and license plates
The Daily Memphian readers chime in to share their experiences, which sometimes involve mail delivery issues. But County Clerk Wanda Halbert says there are other problems within county government.
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Calkins: How did the Grizzlies beat the Suns? Joy!
The Grizzlies were missing four starters, all their point guards and (by halftime) their head coach. But they beat the best team in the NBA anyway. How did they do it? The same way they’ve won so many games this season. With irrepressible (and irresistible!) joy.
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The Early Word: Something fishy and the return of the Peabody rooftop
The University of Memphis offers free post-trauma care for young patients at Le Bonheur, former Mid-South Food Bank president Susan H. Sanford passes and we make a case for Grizzlies league awards.
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Conaway: Sunday in our park with our George
George Cates made Overton Park a song again. George Cates found a lost masterpiece and restored it. His quiet servant leadership was art. His final canvas is an inspiration.
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