In Memphis, abductions happen weekly but arrests are few
An investigation by The Daily Memphian analyzed nearly 40 abductions and kidnappings since July 1.
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October 2022
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Tigers notebook: Silverfield explains two crucial moments from ECU loss
Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield explained the play call in double overtime and walked through the referees’ process on the ECU catch late in the fourth quarter.
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The Early Word: River reaches new low, and Halbert has hiring quibble with county
Terms are changing for the One Beale deal, Ziaire Williams is a maybe for the Grizzlies season opener and Celebrity’s serves soul food with a smile.
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Grizzlies Insider: What Brandon Clarke’s new deal means for Memphis
The Grizzlies have extended four players this offseason (Ja Morant, John Konchar, Brandon Clarke and Steven Adams), while giving Tyus Jones a new two-year contract in free agency. It puts them in an interesting spot moving forward.
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The Early Word: A déjà vu of a downer for Tiger football, and state examines local air issues
Overton Park is getting “Zen” and Memphis is getting ready for basketball, as the Tigers threw a block party and the Grizzlies prepped their roster for the season ahead ... and beyond.
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Local leaders lobby state air pollution board to avoid ‘worst-case scenario’
The Shelby County Health Department is in danger of losing its authority to monitor local air pollution as the state pressures the program to address understaffing, numerous audit findings and a permit backlog.
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NatureZen: Take a deep breath and experience the healing power
Inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” the Overton Park Conservancy is focused on connecting the community to nature. A week of mindful, outdoor activities begin with a stroll through the Old Forest.
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Herrington: With Grizzlies back, anything is possible and all the pieces matter
Where does enhanced competition leave the still-young Grizzlies? In it. In the thick of the battle, and that’s a great place to be.
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Calkins: Memphis keeps blowing big leads. Is that a coincidence? Or the coach?
A week after blowing a 19-point lead to lose to Houston, Memphis blew a 17-point lead to lose to East Carolina. This is becoming a dispiriting — and damning — trend.
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Regional One cites patient privacy concerns in city’s violence intervention program
Regional One responded to a resolution approved this week by the Memphis City Council that urges the Shelby County Commission to persuade the hospital to allow the intervention program’s counselors access to the hospital and victims of violent crime.
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The Early Word: Sheriff may run for mayor, and we shine a light on Limelight
Elton John impersonator announces city council run, a wine bar is coming to The Edge and the Grizzlies get a grand finale.
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Table Talk: Memphis Food & Wine is even better when you make a plan
Memphis Food & Wine Festival is back on Saturday, and if you take a few minutes to make a plan when you walk in the gate, you’ll find you can get to every tent you want and have an even better time.
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Martin: New extension in hand, Hardaway won’t ever be fired at Memphis
“... Most schools aren’t gonna give a guy six years to get it right. So for the school to do that, it says that they believe in me and believe in my ability to win here and do things right by the school and the city.”
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Buckley: Penny has something to tell parents who wonder about next step
Adding two more years to his current contract gives Tigers coach Penny Hardaway something to say to those wondering about his NBA ambitions.
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Memphis’ Penny Hardaway reacts to new contract extension: ‘It’s a blessing’
Four consecutive 20-win campaigns, a National Invitational Tournament title in 2021 and the program’s first appearance in the Big Dance since 2014 have provided Memphis and its fans with enough optimism for the future. And, now they know their coach is signed through 2028 and feels blessed to be here.
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Memphis well represented when No. 6 UT faces No. 3 Alabama
The Memphis area will be well represented when No. 6 Tennessee plays the biggest game of its season Saturday in Knoxville against Nick Saban and No. 3 Alabama.
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Herrington: NBA preview, with notes and predictions for every team
Chris Herrington offers his fast thoughts and record forecast for all 30 NBA teams. And, he predicts which teams from the East and West advance to the playoffs.
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Calkins: A Tennessee fan even Memphis fans can root for
Vols fans in West Tennessee have it rough. On this massive weekend for Tennessee football, a local fan named Catherine Davenport will celebrate by putting on a bright orange prosthesis. That’s right, she has a Tennessee leg.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis gets ‘NBA Remix’ merchandise with Three 6 Mafia design
This season, the Grizzlies are one of five teams that will have uniforms and apparel “remixed.” The pairing, naturally, is with popular Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia.
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The Early Word: Penny’s contract pays lots of pennies, and FedEx fires a robot
More sexual abuse lawsuits are filed against Varsity Spirit, The Works takes groceries on the go and we look at how a 1917 lynching still haunts Memphis today.
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David Roddy: High school quarterback, dog lover and Grizzlies rookie ready for his chance
Growing up the youngest of four brothers helped David Roddy hone his competitiveness and toughened up the Grizzlies rookie for the NBA.
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Calkins: What his new contract says about Penny Hardaway
Six more years of Penny Hardaway? Yes, it’s true. Hardaway signed a new deal with Memphis that runs through 2028. Here’s what it means.
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The Early Word: NexAir will be sold, and John Varlas’ big loss is a win
The Downtown Sheraton is expanding, home sales are down (but inventory is up) and District Attorney Steve Mulroy is bringing in therapy dogs.
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Calkins: The incredible, shrinking prep writer! (How John Varlas lost 143 pounds.)
John Varlas — who covers preps for this publication — has done something that should inspire the rest of us Memphians. He’s lost 143 pounds.
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Inked: Residential real estate dips, industrial real estate remains red hot
This week’s Inked highlights the Memphis Area Association of Realtors' September real estate report and CBRE’s third-quarter industrial and office report.
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