Herrington: How Ja Morant is (and isn’t) like Elvis
There are obvious differences, and more people nationally are cognizant of Elvis than Ja, but they are united in charisma, flair and family.
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January 2022
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Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Gentry shooting lights out for White Station
Junior is on a 3-point tear for one of the area’s top teams.
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East Memphis neighbors win appeal regarding synagogue
Although the site plan did not violate any rules or codes, Board of Adjustment members were sympathetic to neighbors’ concerns, noting the development was “wrong” and they themselves would not want to live next to the synagogue.
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Calkins: It was a triumphant return for Ja Morant
Ja Morant celebrated his new All-Star status in the only way he knew how. He put together a 30-point triple-double as the Grizzlies beat Mike Conley and the Utah Jazz.
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Why Lester Quinones might be the key to Tigers getting on February run
Quinones’ mental approach helped him overcome a rough start against ECU.
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Sanford: The time has come for a Black woman on the Supreme Court
Black women have contributed mightily to the growth of this country since its beginning. And it’s high time that one of them represent what should be a more diverse makeup of the nation’s highest court.
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The Early Word: All-Star Ja, no more directives and Downtown groceries
The Health Department doesn’t plan to issue any more directives, your polling place might have changed and the Farmer finds a new ’Garten.
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Calkins: Ja Morant is an All-Star. Here’s why that means so much.
When Ja Morant was selected to the NBA All-Star Game Thursday, it felt like all of Memphis was celebrating along with him. There’s a very good reason for that.
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The Early Word: Garage is a no-go; Memphis drivers are go, go, go
Mayor Jim Strickland is promising higher pay for police officers, what spurs Ja Morant on and we’re clocking speeders ourselves.
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Crime Crisis: Radar gun reveals rampant speeding in Memphis
During four days, from weekday afternoons to weekend nights, The Daily Memphian took a radar gun to five locations in Shelby County and recorded the speed of 240 drivers.
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Sanford: How to stop reckless driving? Tinkering with current laws may not be answer
“I think more should be done to stop drag racing on city streets and interstates. That includes giving police the freedom to chase dangerous motorists – with the proper safeguards in place, of course, to prevent others from being hurt.”
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Scouting report: Tigers seek to avenge painful loss to ECU
After blowing a 10-point lead in the final two minutes, the Tigers are eagerly seeking redemption against the Pirates.
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Table Talk: Southern food talk brings back sweet memories
Southern food talk brings back memories, the Liars’ Lunch group finds its chicken tenders, Sunrise is coming to East Memphis, Gus’s is in Germantown and Whataburger is nixed for Collierville.
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Calkins: Hardaway and the Tigers get a win they needed — and deserved
The Memphis Tigers ended a tumultuous week by beating Tulsa. It was a win the Tigers desperately needed — and richly deserved.
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Herrington: Rookie Ziaire Williams has been promising, but will he be playoff-ready?
There’s the question of De’Anthony Melton’s role, and what the recent losses to the Mavericks tell us.
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Inked: New trolley stop for the Downtown Mobility Center; Fogelman buys another Memphis property
“The new trolley stop will complete the mission of the Downtown Mobility Center by bringing key transportation means together at one site in Downtown Memphis.”
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The Early Word: Memphis goes back to schools, restaurateurs get a Blue Plate special
A Bartlett commercial strip is part of a larger trend, a Cordova country club plans a more resort-style development and Whataburger is off the table in Collierville.
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The Early Word: We’re all over the map, Seth Henigan and drag racing
Plus, a vax center reopens, Ja Morant ascends and we’re talking noods.
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What Ryan Silverfield said about Seth Henigan’s status
During a radio interview, the Tigers coach touches on the quarterbacks picture and season expectations.
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Has Tyler Harris become the most indispensable Tiger?
In a tumultuous season, the team’s confidence in the former Cordova star has skyrocketed.
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Ja Morant on impending All-Star selection: ‘I deserve this. I earned this.’
Ja Morant didn’t want to get there as a replacement. In his third season, he will become an All-Star exactly the way that he wished.
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The Early Word: Why 100 N. Main and how Tigers won over Tulsa
We’re on the trail of MPD’s (non) pursuit policy, health care workers find a place to de-stress and why the chicken crossed the city limits.
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Calkins: Don’t ever count out Penny Hardaway. Not when a whole town is in love.
There’s a reason Penny Hardaway still has a good chance to become a successful coach at Memphis. That reason is love.
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Conaway: I don’t like her much, but she’s still my big sister
“My Tennessee sister Nashville is becoming a Disney World of cities, the reality of it is the fantasy, the place of it is the imitation.”
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Calkins: Can Hardaway get it done at Memphis? My ‘stupid bleeping’ question still stands
I asked Penny Hardaway if he could “get this done” at Memphis. His answer — complete with four expletives — revealed a lot.
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