Tornadoes are deadlier in Mid-South; NOAA wants to know why
The largest tornado field study in more than a decade kicked off its second round of data collection from Memphis recently.
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February 2023
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Recipe Exchange: Sweet Grass’ Frogmore Stew
Frogmore Stew, a soup fashioned from a Lowcountry boil, comes to us from Restaurateur of the Year Ryan Trimm and his former restaurant.
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What to look for in Memphis’ home game against Temple
The Tigers play host to the Owls on Sunday, Feb. 12. They needed a Kendric Davis buzzer-beater to beat the same team in January at Philadelphia. Now Davis is close to breaking a major AAC record.
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Analysis: Where the Tigers stand with special teams
A breakdown of Memphis special teams after losing both main returners, a place-kicker and punter from last year.
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Records reveal seven more SCORPION members had prior infractions
Seven officers among 29 identified SCORPION unit members had previous infractions, records show.
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TBI called to investigate officers in Shelby County 13 times in 13 months
In 2022, the TBI investigated nine officer-involved shootings in Shelby County, the highest number since 2019. But at least part of the reason for the increase may stem from the District Attorney’s office.
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Locked and loaded: Self-defense coach says gun safety starts with know-how
Retired Shelby County Sheriff’s Office captain and SWAT team commander Bennie Cobb opened Eagle Eye Security and Training Services to emphasize the importance of gun responsibility along with self-defense.
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Could TDOT help secure a Memphis-to-Nashville Amtrak line?
Amtrak has proposed a new service that would connect Atlanta to Chattanooga and Nashville, but the Tennessee Department of Transportation could push for a Memphis-Nashville line.
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Former Tiger Kenneth Gainwell heads to the Super Bowl with Philadelphia
The Eagles running back who made his name with Memphis in 2019 is one of three football-playing brothers from Mississippi.
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Conaway: It was a good idea 204 years ago, now it’s happening
A unique world-class park is taking shape on the riverfront. Renowned designers Studio Gang and Scape are taking their inspiration from the river in front of the park and inviting the entire city on the bluff behind it to enjoy it year-round.
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Get to know new Memphis Grizzlies player Luke Kennard
Kennard was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA draft. He spent three seasons in Detroit, breaking out in his third year with 15.8 points and 4.1 assists per game on 39% 3-point shooting.
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Calkins: Sure, they hear the laughter. But Grizz can still be fine in the West.
Who won the trade deadline? OK, not the Grizzlies. And Ja Morant became the punchline of a viral tweet. But do not be too discouraged, my fellow Memphians. The Grizz will be fine (in the West).
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Devastation in Turkey, Syria rattles lives in Memphis
Mosques are uniting to raise money in citywide appeal on Friday.
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LuLu’s takes vegan fare from farmers market to Poplar Ave.
For Don Gaines and Stephanie Blanda, their pastry, sandwich, cake, soup, bread and bagel business is rooted in what they’d sought as consumers but struggled to find locally.
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Martin: Hardaway’s Tigers know they’re on the bubble. ‘We just can’t lose any more.’
“We know we can’t lose anymore,” senior forward DeAndre Williams said. “We just wanna ride this momentum and keep winning.”
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Analysis: Where the Tigers stand at each defensive position
A look at how each Memphis defensive position group stacks up in 2023 compared to last year.
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What to look for in Memphis’ road matchup at USF
With eight regular-season games left, the Tigers need to be almost perfect to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive. That quest continues with a road game against South Florida.
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Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya and Martin on NCAA Tournament bubble, injuries, upcoming grudge match
How much of a difference will the returns of Malcolm Dandridge and Alex Lomax make for the Tigers?
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Inked: Legacy expansion progresses at National Civil Rights Museum
This week’s Inked includes updates on the National Civil Rights Museum Legacy expansion, Klein Fitness and a new farmer’s market in Orange Mound.
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Calkins: Boos! Hate! Grizzlies end a wild day with a win.
Ja Morant dug in, Dillon Brooks got booed and the Grizzlies fell behind yet again. Which is when head coach Taylor Jenkins urged his team to “embrace the adversity.” It turned out to be winning advice.
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Torrey Harris assault and theft case closed, ex still suggests ‘ill intent’
His ex-boyfriend said Harris shouted at him and pushed and grabbed him, then he “ransacked” his apartment.
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Brady White prepares for more football in Memphis
The former Tigers quarterback will reprise his role for the Showboats, whose 2023 schedule was announced Tuesday by the USFL.
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‘It gives a lot of people pause:’ MSCS board responds to conflict of interest concern
MSCS board members sound off on Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti’s opinion suggesting Keith Williams may have a conflict of interest serving both on the district board and as head of one of its two teacher unions.
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Herenton’s entry shows mayoral race is wide open
Name recognition could give Herenton an edge, observers say.
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Strickland: Memphis committed to new soccer stadium, AutoZone Park renovations
Memphis is hoping to expand ways state money can be used.
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