‘Chef Mo’ ready for new role as Bartlett alderwoman
Monique Williams, known as Chef Mo, has added the name of alderwoman to her resume while becoming a historical appointment in Bartlett.
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August 2023
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Calgary’s Mya Jones living her ‘dream’ in Memphis
On and off the pitch, Calgary’s Mya Jones is making her impact on the 17th-ranked Memphis women’s soccer team.
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10 years in, Methodist Olive Branch Hospital still shows increasing admission
Through its first decade, Methodist Olive Branch Hospital has continued to grow, living up to the need that was anticipated when it opened.
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Southaven’s ‘Operation: Close the Door’ will target traffic from Memphis
In an effort to curb crime in Southaven, Mayor Darren Musselwhite is directing the police department to increase patrols on north-south access streets into Memphis.
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The Early Word: Friends sue to stop Brooks; Hudspeth video shows fatal encounter
Special session will be continued, Southaven is closing its doors and we take a deep dive on busing 50 years later.
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Conaway: You — yes, you — will choose Memphis’ next mayor
When 12% of the voters can put a candidate in the top four or five, the votes in your Friday night poker game could put somebody over the top.
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After more than 25 years, barbecue competitor plans to open smokehouse
“I’m not saying (my barbecue) is the best,” Willie Burton said. “But it will be Memphis-style barbecue at its best.”
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Anthony Landphere is next up to carry the tight-end torch at Memphis
The Memphis offense has relied heavily on its tight ends in recent years, and the Tigers are hoping to strike gold for a fourth consecutive time. The next man up is Anthony Landphere.
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Martin: Can Ryan Silverfield win back the masses? It won’t be easy.
“The job in front of Silverfield is immense, and it’s not as simple as a win/loss record or a mediocre bowl game appearance.”
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Sanford: As campaign reaches end run, mayoral candidates owe voters answers
Each of the seven serious contenders for Memphis’ next mayor owe voters answers to important, and different, questions about their pasts.
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Kimberly Horton takes the reins of The Blues Foundation
She’s also the third executive in three years, trying to right a ship that listed seriously in the pandemic when musicians were largely quiet.
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant at the Olympics? He may need to make it undeniable
Even if Ja Morant had played for the United States at the FIBA World Cup, there are other factors influencing his chances to make an Olympic roster.
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Could a Memphian become the World’s Greatest Athlete?
The Daily Memphian caught up with former MUS standout Harrison Williams ahead of the World Championship decathlon competition to talk about his journey over the last couple of years.
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Inked: Chickasaw Gardens wants gates; city has plans for drive-in
The Chickasaw Gardens Homeowners Association wants to add gates on two roads leading into the neighborhood, which is located north of Central Avenue near the Memphis Museum of Science and History.
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Who picked up an $1,800 tab for a councilman’s birthday party? The City of Memphis
A May event that doubled as staff appreciation as well as Memphis City Council chair Martavius Jones’ birthday party cost the city $1,800.
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The Early Word: Taxpayers hit with birthday tab; show Oher the money
Senate passes four bills that do “nothing,” Lichterman breaks ground on a new play forest and Ja faces competition for his throne.
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Table Talk: We’ll always treasure getting to visit with Jennifer Biggs
As we continue, in Jennifer Biggs’ great absence, to cover food and dining in Memphis, there’s a lot for us to figure out. But Jennifer’s generous, interested spirit — her insistence on taking the time and energy for a visit — will guide us.
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Herrington: Is Ja still basketball’s best young American player?
Morant’s now second NBA suspension, which will cost him the first 25 games of next season, risks an abdication of this conversational throne.
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Memphis’ Muggin’ and Archd are among small-business winners
Both businesses are in the midst of physical expansions, Muggin’ in Uptown and Archd in Downtown.
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The Early Word: House boots public; Chickasaw Gardens requests gates
Jarveon Hudspeth video is coming soon, the city’s first Sichuan restaurant opens in Cordova and we’ve got an update on your missing MLGW bill.
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New Eats: Petals of a Peony opens as area’s first Sichuan-only restaurant
Petals of a Peony, Memphis’ first entirely authentic Sichuan restaurant, opened this week on Germantown Parkway with gorgeous plates, plenty of offal and dishes perfect for “the intrepid spice enthusiast.”
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Oklahoma DL transfer shoots for a bigger role with the Tigers
Josh Ellison appeared in all 37 games during his three years at Oklahoma but didn’t play the number of snaps he was looking for. He plans to be a significant part of the defensive line at Memphis.
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The Early Word: House limits public access; High Point Grocery flys high
Gibson calls out Bonner, Crone Law Firm expands out of state and we’ve got your consumer’s guide to every Grizzlies home game.
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Herrington: Consumer’s Guide to the 2023-2024 Grizzlies home schedule
Get excited for the season to come — here’s the Consumer’s Guide to the 2023-2024 Memphis Grizzlies home schedule.
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High Point Grocery still a hit with neighborhood as it grows
Over three years, Rick James and his team have worked to transform High Point Grocery from a neighborhood market into a sustainable, full-service grocery.
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