The Early Word: Mass text leads to mass confusion; Low river reveals treasures
New legal opinion says mayoral candidates don’t have to live in Memphis, Hernando mayor questions tax vote and the Grizzlies win with help from their friends.
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November 2022
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Hernando mayor questions validity of tax vote
While the Election Day total shows the 1% tax on prepared foods in Hernando failed, the city’s mayor and others are questioning who actually voted on the matter and whether all of them were residents.
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Recipe Exchange: Alice’s Kahlua Pecan Pie
Almost everyone loves pecan pie for the holidays, and folks often kick it up with some bourbon. But this recipe changes things up with a coffee-flavored liqueur.
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Grizzlies Mailbag: Dillon Brooks reaction, Jaren Jackson Jr. expectations
The first Grizzlies Mailbag of the season includes questions on the respectively recent and looming returns of Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson Jr., a back-up big problem, the rookies we’re getting to know and much more.
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The Early Word: Lee is still governor, slavery is illegal and COGIC is back
“Right to work” will become part of the state Constitution, Varonica Cooper is the new city court judge and the Dream Hotel is closer to reality.
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Inked: Trading a Family Dollar for apartment lofts, Memphis home sales sink
This week’s Inked covers the October 2022 real estate report, new PILOT for 47 S. Main St. and updates on Vic on Union and 280 Vance Ave.
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Vandy compares Hardaway’s Tigers to an SEC team after opener
Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse has high praise for Memphis after defense does in his Commodores.
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Lakeland opts out of contract with retail recruiter
Believing they were not getting the services for which they were paying, officials in Lakeland have decided to scrap a contract with a retail recruiter.
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Calkins: At long last, a Memphis team that may be better than its hype
Memphis traveled to Nashville and dominated Vanderbilt Monday, 76-67. In the process, Memphis looked like something we haven’t seen from a Hardaway team before. It might be better than its hype!
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The Early Word: It’s Election Day! Plus, Tiger teamwork makes the dream work
Work halts at the Grand Hyatt, Brass Notes are back on Beale and Steve Mulroy wants Arkansans to vote for recreational pot.
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Meet Andy Surber, Grace-St. Luke’s new head of school
Andy Surber is the new head of school at Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal School, and the job is a homecoming of sorts for the school administrator.
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Silverfield: Tigers can’t waste time pondering officiating
“It does me no good to sit here and say would have, could have, should have and I don’t allow our players to do it,” Silverfield said. “We don’t make excuses. We go out there and charge away.”
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Where the Grand Hyatt deal went wrong
Internal city documents show that the Strickland administration and leaders at the state level were increasingly uneasy about the debt the city was taking on for the One Beale project — despite the economic benefits.
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Mikey to Memphis: Penny Hardaway does it again
Just when it seemed like Penny Hardaway might be shifting his recruiting focus to transfers, he goes out and lands two highly ranked high school recruits.
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Calkins: What was Ryan Silverfield thinking? And will it cost him his job?
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield made an inexplicable call that helped Central Florida defeat the Tigers Saturday. No, the call won’t cost him his job. But all the little things are adding up.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis faces tough test against Boston
Grizzlies vs. Celtics will feature an individual matchup between superstar point guard Ja Morant and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart.
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Herrington: Ten games in, Grizzlies season is right on track
Ten games into this new season, the 7-3 Grizzlies are on pace for 57 wins and are once again close behind the conference-leading Phoenix Suns.
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The Early Word: One in five Black Tennesseans can’t vote; plus, Autura’s legacy lives on
A private prison company gives big bucks to politicians, a suspect in Young Dolph’s murder asks for a transfer and Tigers basketball season starts tonight.
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Prior convictions, gerrymandering suppressing state’s minority vote
One in five Black Tennesseans do not have the right to vote due to a prior felony conviction, according to a 2020 study.
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A big day from Caden Prieskorn could spark a Memphis upset of No. 25 UCF
The Tigers are 4-1 when the tight end scores at least one touchdown, and he’s become arguably the team’s most important offensive player beside quarterback Seth Henigan.
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Eight years in the making: The Zoo, the park and greensward saga comes to an end?
Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray.
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Lakeland to consider changing its charter and form of government
After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.
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Local Welches thrive with their own grape juice
After seeing their business grow during the pandemic, a pair of local winemakers in Millington expect to see more success as the area changes.
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Calkins: Dillon Brooks knows there are skeptics. But, yes, he can change.
The Grizzlies looked spectacular Friday, 130-99. But the absolutely best part of the night? An efficient (yes, efficient!) Dillon Brooks.
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With Doug McGowen at helm, MLGW to be included in city administration
Before his confirmation by the Memphis City Council this week, Doug McGowen indicated MLGW will move closer to Memphis’ day-to-day operations. He also said the city-owned utility could expand to include broadband and has to improve its responsiveness to Memphians.
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