Sanford: Will Strickland’s popularity outweigh voter preference in term limit referendum?
Memphis voters have tended to favor incumbents. Since the mid-1960s, only three sitting mayors have been denied reelection.
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July 2022
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Memphis’ hotel pipeline and why a convention center hotel is still needed
Despite the influx of nearly 7,000 hotel rooms over the next few years, the lack of rooms adjacent to the Renasant Convention Center remains challenging.
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The Early Word: Early voting starts today, but the Grizzlies’ summer league title run is over
The Memphis City Council approves a backstop for One Beale (kind of), Downtown’s Hadden Street will become a public plaza and a popular food tent is coming back to the FedExCup Playoffs.
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Kenneth Lofton Jr. is just ‘Junior’ and he’s a joy to watch
No, the Grizzlies’ undrafted signee is not the son of the major league baseball player. Junior’s dad works at an oil refinery in Texas, and he is his son’s biggest role model.
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Herrington: What summer play says about Ziaire Williams, Kenneth Lofton Jr. and other Grizzlies
Here’s an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses and what they might be able to contribute to the rotation and bench.
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Grizzlies Insider: Physicality blocks Grizzlies from summer league title
Memphis nearly had the chance to play for their second summer league title in three seasons, but a loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday finally put them out of reach.
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The Early Word: Joris Ray is on paid leave, and public money can now pay for private school
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland wants to go in for round three, St. Jude commits even bigger bucks to research and treatment and we tell you where to find the “single best taco in town.”
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Calkins: How one perfect drawing gave Ja Morant and a local artist exactly what was needed
Matt Terhune couldn’t get himself to pick up his pencil and start a new art project. Until he saw a photo of Morant with 2-year-old daughter Kaari. What followed is a story about Twitter, art, basketball and — this is the important part — love.
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Table Talk: French fries, dogs dine out and monthly lunches are back
It’s National French Fry Day, our Summer Avenue series has concluded and our Friday lunch was so much fun that we’re bringing them back once a month.
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For Grizzlies’ Ziaire Williams, ‘confidence is a hell of a drug’
The 20-year-old Williams spent last season becoming a professional. He hopes this summer league experience can elevate him the way it did for Desmond Bane.
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The Early Word: ‘Young Rock’ will film in Memphis, and Downtown gets a fancy convenience store
A disbarred attorney received big bucks from local politicians, the Memphis City Council blocks funding to enforce the state’s abortion law and Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama is having a hot Grizz summer.
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The Early Word: Mud Island is under review, and our Summer food tour isn’t endless
The Memphis City Council will consider flood plain housing in Frayser, five local businesses are recognized for diversity and inclusion, and Baptist Memorial Health Care offers a way to see a doctor without leaving your car.
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Inked: Big River Market opens; June real estate sales up
This week’s Inked covers news on Big River Market’s grand opening, June real estate figures, Jones Aur Commercial Real Estate’s new partnership and CBRE’s industrial market report.
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Calkins: Why Ja Morant matters to Memphis even more than you think
Morant’s extension means he’ll be here when the Grizzlies and the city and county negotiate the guts of a new FedExForum lease. All of which makes him the most important Grizzly at the most important moment in the city’s NBA history. Just another reason to thank Ja.
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Industrial real estate continues historic pace
Rents exceeded $4 per square foot for the first time, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s second-quarter report.
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Herrington: On Ja Morant’s commitment, Danny Green’s presence and John Konchar’s surprise extension
It isn’t just about summer league games; the Grizzlies provided some interesting developments as well.
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Conaway: Welcome to the world of old white men
“While white men over 65 represent something in the neighborhood of 5% of our population, they’re engaged in a battle to hold their fierce grip on power and opinion. Sadly, tragically, they’re winning.”
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Gleaners spread joy of farmers markets by tons, every season
At the height of the season, starting about now, up to 200 pounds a day of “prep ready” produce — ready to be used now, not next week — pour out of the market from six or seven vendors who would rather donate than toss it out.
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Calkins: They’re just Memphis football tickets. But at the VA, they’ve changed lives.
Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield stopped by the Veterans Administration Medical Center Tuesday as part of “the sweetest, most meaningful ticket-distribution program you may know nothing about.”
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Calkins: He came to Memphis for Mike Tyson. He wound up as a dad of five.
Brian Young moved to Memphis to stage the Tyson-Lewis fight. It was a huge success. But what happened next might be the best part of the story. Without ever expecting it, Young became a dad of five.
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Calkins: Why Ja Morant calls Memphis ‘home’
Ja Morant didn’t just sign a rich new contract to stay with the Grizzlies. He committed to Memphis as “home.” That’s a credit to him and to the Grizzlies front office. Here’s how that came to pass.
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Calkins: George Cates dreamed of this day. So play the Overton 9 — and smile!
George Cates won’t be here to see Friday’s official opening of the Overton Park 9. He died in a plane crash a year ago. But when you play the course, you’ll see his good work. And you’ll honor him with your smiles.
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Marmalade Restaurant preserved more than Southern food
Almost a decade before the National Civil Rights Museum opened, the Marmalade Restaurant and Lounge thrived on Calhoun Avenue.
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New Memphis Zoo CEO sees zoo as central to animal conservation
Matt Thompson has the office of an expeditioner. The nook of a room, charmingly messy, is home to an aquarium with miniscule fresh shrimp just behind the desk, a small bronze statue of an elk (in commemoration to Teton Trek) and freshly muddied boots standing against the wall.
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The Early Word: Regional One is a relic; plus, tips on where to drink with your dog
Memphis Police identify suspect in weekend officer shooting, Santi Aldama shines in the NBA summer league and the Shelby County Election Commission is short a few Republicans.
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