The Early Word: Shooting spree shocks the city
Cleotha Abston’s bond is revoked, the Memphis City Council approves a One Beale deal and the Memphis Police Department takes a recruiting cue from FedEx.
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September 2022
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The Early Word: Remembering the shooting spree victims; plus, we address our collective trauma
A public defender is ordered to represent Cleotha Abston, an antique shop may be coming to Victorian Village and we tell you where to find an affordable South Indian breakfast all day long.
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Calkins: After a week of horror, should we still Choose 901?
It is the most serious crisis facing the city in decades. What are Memphians to do?
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Herrington: Memphis is wondrous, troubled — and not that special
Right now, in Memphis, we’re suffering — directly for some, psychologically for all — from a spate of unusual crimes. The fear for some is that the unusual is now morphing into usual. But it’s felt that way before.
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Every Single Thing: The whole menu at Pantà
With Every Single Thing, we rank every single dish on the menu at Pantà, starting with our favorites and working down.
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Newest City Council member sees role as ‘resourceful connector’
Teri Dockery was appointed to the vacant District 4 council seat last month. She isn’t a candidate in the Nov. 8 special election for the council seat but is eyeing a full four-year term on the October 2023 ballot.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jordan Clarkson’s Memphis fit, and the Grizzlies to the East?
As the Jazz likely continue to clean house, many Memphis fans have publicly wondered if Jordan Clarkson could be a trade candidate.
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Ryan Hopgood is home, stable and back joking about sandwiches
Memphis Sandwich Clique founder Ryan Hopgood had a near-death experience this past summer, but today he’s able to walk again. He’s says the secret’s in a sandwich.
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Fond memories of the old Fairgrounds, and analysis of the competition, led to Liberty Park
The redeveloped Fairgrounds is not just a bet on the lucrative youth sports industry, it’s based on the expected benefits to surrounding neighborhoods such as Cooper-Young and Overton Square.
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Mid-South Coliseum’s future uncertain despite Liberty Park transformation
The Fairgrounds transition to Liberty Park began with a 2003 fire that brought down a 1920s landmark. What followed was a complex, political and at times contradictory path to change.
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Table Talk: Asian Palace is gone, tickets still available for DM Friday lunch
Asian Palace’s doors closed for the last time on Sunday, and soon Dim Sum King will open in the large space on Summer; get your tickets for Science of Wine and for our Daily Memphian lunch.
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Inked: archimania honored with Future House Award, Poke World heads to Midtown
This week’s Inked covers news on archimania’s latest award, Supreme Staffing and Radians expansions and a new Poke World location in Midtown.
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The Early Word: Locals run for Liza; plus, renters face changing housing market
Steve Mulroy says Eliza Fletcher’s murder was “an isolated attack,” an ex-FedEx contractor calls for a no-confidence vote and there’s a home from the future in Harbor Town.
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On Bullington Avenue, nurse’s aide struggles with rental housing market
In what has been called “America’s fastest-growing rental market,” a South Memphis neighborhood is a microcosm of change as homes that were once owner-occupied are purchased by investment firms and renters find themselves seeking stability.
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Court is in session?: Judges absences from bench adding to COVID backlog
Though it includes 10 judges and 10 divisions, Shelby County’s criminal court system had only tried 32 cases by August of this year — and there’s a backlog of 465 pending trials.
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Chamber advocating support for third Memphis bridge
TDOT said economic benefits related to a third bridge would include lower transportation costs for goods, enhanced productivity and competitiveness for Memphis area businesses and new employment opportunities in the region.
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The Early Word: Judges miss court; plus, the latest on the Eliza Fletcher case
State Department of Children’s Services is “near collapse,” the Memphis Tigers are off to a rough start and talk about a third bridge is back.
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Children’s Services ‘near collapse’ with shortage of low-paid caseworkers
“Throw money at it,” a Knoxville judge told state lawmakers. “I’m telling you right now, throw money at it. Tons of money at it.”
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City leaders to take ‘deeper dive’ into MLGW recommendation
The recommendation Thursday, Sept. 1, from MLGW CEO and President J.T. Young will likely not be the last word on the issue.
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Package deal: How FedEx Ground delivers the goods amid challenges
FedEx Ground has relied on a contractor model since its inception. But what was once a low-cost solution now may be imperiled by the challenges of so-called last-mile delivery.
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Calkins: Beat Navy. That’s the only option after ‘awful’ loss to Mississippi State.
The Memphis Tigers were as lousy as the weather in losing their opener to Mississippi State. Now they have to beat Navy next week. Or else.
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By the book: Novel’s owners leaned on longtime employees for store’s success
Five years ago, Novel opened out of the ashes of The Booksellers at Laurelwood. Since that time, it’s continued to connect with the community.
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Calkins: He’s postponing chemo for Memphis football. At long last, the Tigers are back.
How excited is Jackson Hughey for Memphis football? He’s postponing chemotherapy to go to Starkville Saturday. It hasn’t been the easiest offseason for college football fans. But finally, game day is back.
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The Early Word: Long license plate lines are back; plus, MLGW wants to stay with TVA
Van Turner and Paul Young announce mayoral runs, Harbor Town has a taco shop named after a dirty word and a Memphis Tigers fan is choosing football over chemo.
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Grizzlies Insider: 90+1 wishes for Memphis fans this season to celebrate 901 Day
Here are 90+1 things that Memphis Grizzlies fans are wishing for when the preseason gets started one month from today.
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