Conaway: A letter to a city from a friend
“The Boys and Girls Clubs have moved in, connected with and changed some of our most troubled communities. We could help so many more.”
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February 2024
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Grizzlies Insider: Additional Jaren Jackson Jr. tidbits from his father, Jaren Sr.
Jaren Jackson Sr. discusses life as an NBA parent, his advice to his son and his affinity for the Grizzlies radio and television broadcast crews.
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New additions to 901 FC add to goal-scoring potential for 2024
Some promising newcomers should bolster what’s already in the club’s “DNA”: good, attacking soccer.
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Critics say efforts to repeal bail reform could be unconstitutional
State Sen. Brent Taylor has filed two bills to restrict bail. But they come at a time when crime is trending downward, and some critics say they won’t help anyway.
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Buckley: Penny Hardaway called plays. The Tigers actually followed the script.
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway finally found a way to tame his wild offense in Wednesday’s win over Charlotte.
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Mississippi River cruises take hit as American Queen shuts down
For two decades, the city’s return on its investment into the overnight river cruise industry has gone up and down — and it looks to be falling again.
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‘Everybody needs justice:’ Victims, leaders sound off on bail practices after shooting spree
“Y’all just let him out to do the same thing that he’s already out on bond for,” Domonique Coleman said. “I feel like they should have just kept him in jail.”
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Inked: Bernhard in Shelby Oaks, Urgent Team clinic in Germantown
A Baptist Urgent Team clinic will open in Germantown in mid-March, The Onin Group is moving to Shelby County and Bernhard MCC will move into Shelby Oaks Industrial Park.
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Herrington: The Grizzlies have 2 more months to go. Here are reasons to watch.
As the Grizzlies return from the All-Star break with 26 games left and no postseason berth in sight, what else is there to be accomplished? What else is worth watching?
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The Early Word: Bill targets Tennessee Three, and Tigers don’t quit
MSCS wants its own “peace force,” the Memphis Zoo wants solar panels and Tom Lee’s home could be a museum.
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Sanford: Nearly 60 years after my first DEI discussion, little has changed
Today, the battle is over whether diversity, equity and inclusion should even be mentioned in schools and the workplace. Beyond that, some people locally also want to turn back the clock by suggesting separate judicial systems for Shelby County — the current one for predominantly Black Memphis and a new one for the mostly white suburbs.
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Sign of the times: This grandmother won’t quit Tigers
77-year-old Marla Nitsch grabbed her paint and a blow dryer. She had a message she wanted the Memphis Tigers to see on Wednesday night.
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Collierville mayor ‘open to running,’ but undecided on reelection
Collierville residents have several local races to consider when they vote this fall.
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Tigers’ home run derby lifts Memphis to a 14-4 win in home opener
The Tigers tied a program record by hitting seven home runs against Central Arkansas to help new head coach Matt Riser get the win in his first U of M home game.
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MSCS looks to create district ‘peace force’ to handle school safety
“The creation of an MSCS Peace Force will provide proactive and preventative measures for maintaining school safety and disrupt the school to prison pipeline,” a document filed with the County Commission reads.
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Collierville unveils new town logo
The new logo doesn’t replace the town seal, but it provides a modern, recognizable look while honoring the town’s history.
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DMC’s new leader has head for detail, eye for creativity
“My philosophy was always to be a resource. I always wanted to be the person that you go to solve the thing. And that’s how I positioned myself throughout my career,” said Chandell Ryan.
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Previously unnamed MPD officer fired for actions night of Tyre Nichols’ traffic stop
An additional police officer, previously unidentified, was fired for his part in a traffic stop that occurred Jan. 7, the same night Tyre Nichols was stopped by MPD.
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Collierville principal headed to Briarcrest’s high school
West Collierville Middle’s principal will replace Eric Sullivan, who announced in the fall he would step down this summer to pursue other interests.
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Trip: Jaren Jackson Jr. lifted his game — and left his mark — in small-town Indiana
Part 2 of a three-part series travels to the magical boarding school where Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. met close friend Jordan Poole.
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Trip: Jaren Jackson Jr. is driven to stardom. Here’s where he got the keys.
First installment of a three-part series on the journey of Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr., affectionately known as “Trip.”
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Little Rock’s Flyway Brewing to take over High Cotton, Edge Alley space
Together with partners from City Silo, the Arkansas microbrewery is taking over High Cotton Brewing Co. to create a brewpub concept.
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Memphis financial strategist predicts ‘soft landing’ for US economy in 2024
Amid the wars, negative credit growth, shrinking money supply, upcoming elections and yield curve inversions, investment strategist David Waddell predicts a soft landing for the economy.
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Judge reprimanded for overturning 163-year sentence
The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct issued Shelby County Criminal Court Division 1 Judge Paula Skahan a public reprimand Feb. 14 for overturning the sentence of Courtney Anderson in December 2022.
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The Early Word: Local judge catches flak; Little Rock is in High Cotton
City Council votes down health benefits, a bill goes after Memphis’ bridge protests and somebody is wrong about the murder-solve rate.
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