The Early Word: Germantown water crisis gets a review, and Second Line goes German
A Shelby County judge is reprimanded, more troopers are coming and the FESJC start is delayed by storms.
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August 2023
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Calkins: Think Memphis is down for good? You don’t know Jack.
You know Clarence, the angel in “It’s a Wonderful Life?” Jack Sammons is nothing like him. But in this challenging time for Memphis, Sammons shares a story about Clarence. And Memphians should take it to heart.
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Judge James Jones Jr. reprimanded for writing character letters
Jones, elected last August, has been disciplined for writing character letters for defendants in a Florida wire fraud case.
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Martin: Memphis to a bigger conference? I’m done holding my breath
“I’m going to focus my attention on what should be an exciting basketball season. Penny Hardaway has assembled his best roster yet, and the Tigers have both the non-conference schedule and on-court potential to make their deepest run in 15 years.”
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British Open winner is walking in Memphis, his life forever changed
Brian Harman will be a center of attention, playing this week in the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind.
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For some volunteers, the road less traveled always leads back to the FESJC
Former Memphians living in other parts of Tennessee return each year, drawn by community, the cause and of course some great golf.
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Opinion: How can LIV Golf and the PGA Tour come together? Friendship bracelets.
“Welcome back to the FedEx St. Jude Championship, which for the second year in a row, is sharing the headlines with the ongoing conflict between the PGA and LIV.”
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Houston High’s new principal looks to ‘do the most good’
Hallie Ross is the first alum to serve as principal of Houston High School. Ross formerly served as the vice principal of Collierville High School.
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Ads for Memphis mayoral candidates begin to hit airwaves, social
Here’s a look at some of the candidates’ messaging.
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The Early Word: Streets you might want to avoid; DeSoto’s new sheriff, DA
Mayoral candidates spend big on ads, the FedEx-St. Jude par-tee gets started and Belltower is coming to Shelby Farms.
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Inked: FedEx World Hub is expanding and so are Dunkin’ and Starbucks
Located at Memphis International Airport, the World Hub will include both office space and “state-of-the-art package sortation infrastructure.”
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Grizzlies Mailbag: Jaren Jackson Jr. at center, fifth starter contenders, more
This week, it’s the Grizzlies’ contender status, Jaren Jackson Jr. at center, last season’s road woes and lots more hoops stuff.
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Tough upbringing prepared Cherenfant for opportunity with Tigers
Cherenfant finds a way to get the job done by any means possible. Just as he’s always done, in life and in basketball alike.
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City prepared for ‘uncharted territory’ prior to Nichols’ video release
According to emails released to The Daily Memphian, the MFD prepped for an “all hands on deck” situation while preparing for potential civil unrest following the release of footage of Tyre Nichols’ traffic stop.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis hopes Dominican Republic trip yields in-season success
After what Memphis experienced this past week in the Dominican Republic, the Tigers certainly hope their trip yields tangible results.
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The Early Word: City planned for unrest in Tyre Nichols protests; UTHSC dean resigns
U.S. Attorney sues Memphis property owner, local attorney sues Germantown and Arnold’s Smokehouse has something for everyone.
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How one practice changed Tigers’ running back Blake Watson’s career
Blake Watson came to Old Dominion as a receiver. The Monarchs were shorthanded at running back during a spring practice, so they used Watson. He hasn’t looked back since.
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As deputy DA steps down, he recalls famous cases, acts of courage
Ray Lepone, who’s leaving the DA’s office to work for Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, says for decades the strength demonstrated by crime victims and their families has inspired him to fight for justice.
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Paul Hagerman looks forward to fighting battles as deputy DA
Currently serving as Crime Strategies Unit chief prosecutor in the Shelby County District Attorney’s office, he will take over the No. 2 spot when Deputy District Attorney Ray Lepone steps down on Aug. 31.
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The Early Word: Airbnb party is over; Drake Cleaners adds self-serve
Homeless women’s center faces closure, Compost Fairy flies back into Memphis and the Tigers take the Dominican Republic despite illness and injury.
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Memphis short-term rental market on track with U.S. data
While the Airbnb market has seen occupancy rates decline over the past year, listings and bookings are increasing.
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Memphis Airbnb hosts have mixed opinions on new ordinance
“I think the three sleeping rooms is ridiculous,” said Morgan Pettigrew, owner of Pettigrew Adventures. “The county thinks putting a three-sleeping room limit on the house is going to somehow stop the party.”
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City’s sole compost collection company exits Memphis but another is on way
As the city’s only compost collection services company leaves the market, its forerunner — the Compost Fairy — prepares to return.
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Opportunity knocks: New Redbirds pitchers have fresh start in Cardinals’ organization
Three new pitchers now in the starting rotation for the Memphis Redbirds are essentially auditioning for the same role with the 2024 St. Louis Cardinals.
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Memphis’ oldest dry cleaner installs automated kiosks
Drake Cleaners soft-launched a new self-serve kiosk system with a touch screen and deposit box that allows customers to drop off their garments in under two minutes.
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