The Early Word: Halbert puts off move for months, and all the Grizz do is win (at home)
Health Department study finds no cancer clusters, IP execs bring in big bucks and Tiger recruits dish on their status.
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March 2023
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DeSoto County mayors ‘hopeful’ for agreement in tax collector dispute
With tax collector Joey Treadway asking for more money before he continues to collect taxes for DeSoto County cities, the mayors hope some agreement can be reached.
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Poplar Plaza, Wanda Halbert have been discussing office space since September
An email chain indicates representatives from Poplar Plaza have been asking Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert since at least September 2022 about relocating the clerk’s office space in the shopping center.
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Your questions about Wanda Halbert’s office, answered
Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert goes before county commissioners Wednesday, March 29. Here are some of the basics of the controversy that has been ongoing for about a year.
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Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ offseason roster moves, position in new-look AAC
Upadhyaya and Martin break down key decisions Memphis must make in regards to its 2023-24 roster and look ahead at the new AAC landscape.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Two of Memphis’ 2023 commits provide updates on their statuses
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Just like dad: 5-star Mackenly Randolph makes Z-Bo proud
Kobe Bryant had a vision for Mackenly Randolph. Her father, former Grizzlies star Z-Bo, is determined to make it come true.
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20 years ago, two giant pandas came to Memphis and made an enormous impact
As Ya Ya and Le Le prepare to return home to China in the coming months, Memphis Zoo officials are preparing to make an official bid for a new mating pair of pandas.
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The Early Word: Dublin comes to East Memphis; Broadway’s ‘best’ come to the Orpheum
Mulroy seeks death penalty for Ezekiel Kelly, Herrington dissects Grizzlies’ hype music and Martin says younger may not be better for Tigers.
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‘No. 1 wedding venue’ going up for auction beginning April 7
Ken Robison, who has invested more than $2 million in the property, hopes for a residential buyer. He consented to schedule no more outdoor events with bands.
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Stinky, sodden seaweed will affect Florida tourism season
People with respiratory issues should consider ‘cancel for any reason trip insurance,’ says Brownell Travel agent Marion McDonald
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Oak Court was sold weeks ago on courthouse steps — now what?
The solutions require either a lot of money or creativity. Risk extends to both.
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Cookbook author moving ‘not cheese’ shop from Los Angeles to Memphis
Julie Piatt is moving her dairy-free cheese production and distribution business to Crosstown — and it will include a cafe serving wine, kombucha and plant-based charcuterie.
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Martin: For Memphis basketball, youth is not the answer
A year after Penny Hardaway eschewed high school recruiting completely, Memphis currently has six commitments in the 2023 class.
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Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks wants Memphis to bring playoff atmosphere
“We are building up to it, and once we get (to the playoffs) I know it’s going to be rocking regardless of the score,” says Brooks.
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After Tyre Nichols’ death, Memphis turns to tough-on-crime policies
Memphis is still focused on crime even as it does some introspection about police in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death.
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The Early Word: Seaweed blob may ruin your vacay; East Memphis gets Social
Luke Kennard sets a new record, Halbert says Harris isn’t the boss of her, and Crosstown Concourse gets cheesy.
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How one organization teaches kids to care about the world around them
“I always say that my job is to come in and teach them to be champions for the planet,” said Emma Simmons of Clean Memphis.
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Final Four Memories: The cutting room floor
Fifty years ago, members of the 1972-73 Memphis State basketball program made memories before, during and after the team’s run to the NCAA Tournament. Here are some deserving to be picked up, dusted off and shared.
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Gov. Lee wants more funding for crisis pregnancy centers despite skepticism
Support for crisis pregnancy centers is part of Lee’s “pro-life” agenda after the Supreme Court ended the right to abortion. Many medical experts say these centers are unethical because they mislead clients and prioritize anti-abortion advocacy.
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Calkins: Florida Atlantic is in the Final Four. So how are Memphis fans supposed to feel?
Florida Atlantic University is in the Final Four. This has caused Memphis fans to feel all sorts of things — including deep pain. Is it rational? Of course not. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t real.
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Octogenarians share stories in ‘From Rock Around the Clock to TikTok’
More than a dozen members of Central High’s class of 1959 chronicle their up-close and personal views of the historic events of their generation.
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Close friend reunites with Ryan Silverfield on Tigers’ coaching staff
Newly hired special teams coach Chris White has known head coach Ryan Silverfield for more than a decade. The two friends are now back on the same staff or the first time since 2012.
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Memphis parks blooming with springtime plantings and construction
The spring growth includes new tree plantings overlooking Tom Lee Park as well as new community centers in Berclair and South Memphis and a new art installation Downtown.
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‘Three-strikes’ sentencing bill would require state to spend $446M on new prison
In the bill, convicted people would be sentenced to life without parole for a combination of offenses that add up to three strikes. The state can’t accommodate the expected increase in incarceration with its current facilities, which are operating at 96% of capacity.
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Is joining U of M’s conference a plus? These four athletic directors think so
With Houston, Cincinnati and UCF all exiting, the American Athletic Conference will welcome six new members on July 1. The Daily Memphian spoke with ADs from four of the incoming schools.
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