A brotherhood grows — and flourishes — at Acre
Being named a James Beard awards semifinalist is the culmination of three decades of working together for the duo at Acre.
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February 2025
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Suburbs look for silver linings after school-voucher legislation passes
Caught on the back foot by the Tennessee Legislature, the suburban school systems are thinking about how to move forward with the reality of school vouchers.
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With vouchers coming, Lakeland schools seek level playing field with private schools
The Lakeland School System Board of Education has taken a stance on Gov. Lee’s voucher program, seeking equal standards for between public and private schools receiving the funds.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis enjoying historic 3-point-shooting season
Memphis is No. 1 in the country in 3-point percentage, hitting better than 40%.
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DeSoto supervisors deny racism allegations by former Landers Center head
In his lawsuit, former Landers Center executive director Todd Mastry claims he was fired after denying requests from certain supervisors to stop booking Black artists to perform at the Southaven venue.
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‘Little bits of beauty’ bestowed at 17 Berkshire
Memphis’ own 17 Berkshire is one of 20 bakeries nationwide to be recognized this year by the James Beard Awards.
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It takes two: Grizzlies success depends on Jackson Jr., Morant in tandem
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant both scored 25-plus in the same game for just the third time this season as the Grizzlies beat the Spurs.
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Tiny restaurant allows couple to offer personal touch
When chef Drew Bryan at Blue Honey Bistro heard he was a James Beard awards semifinalist, he texted back one, disbelieving word: “Ha!”
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Herrington: ‘South Carolina Connection’ lights up scoreboard
Ja Morant and GG Jackson, two Grizzlies from South Carolina, helped the Grizzlies run past the Spurs Monday night at FedExForum.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
Where did Upadhyaya rank the Tigers after they went 2-0 in back-to-back road games against Tulane and Rice?
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Some Shelby County mayor contenders make first steps
As the end of Lee Harris’ tenure as Shelby County mayor nears, potential successors start laying the groundwork for their campaigns.
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XAI has been slow to pay MLGW
According to copies of its bills, MLGW has sent xAI at least three notices that its electric and water service could be cut off.
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The Early Word: Mastry alleges racism in firing; xAI got MLGW cutoff notices
MSCS responds to new immigration rules, a Tigers jokester gets serious and JJJ is a vlogger.
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How PJ Carter transformed into ‘an unbelievable weapon’ for the Tigers
While some may have been surprised by PJ Carter’s heroics in Memphis’ narrow win over Rice on Sunday, almost no one inside the Tigers’ program was shocked.
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What to watch in Memphis’ road game against Rice
Memphis has been knocking off the same AAC foes it lost to a season ago. A matchup against Rice on Sunday in Houston offers it another opportunity to do just that.
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‘Colby Freakin’ Rogers’ snaps into form in Tigers’ road win over Tulane
Memphis is ‘a totally different team’ when Colby Rogers is hitting shots. That much proved to be true again in the No. 19 Tigers’ 68-56 win over Tulane on Thursday.
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Martin: Tigers survive another wacky AAC game. Will we?
“We’re officially halfway through AAC play; this game encapsulates the Memphis basketball viewing experience since conference play began. Rather than opportunities to build upon a resume, these conference games exist only to sabotage the Tigers’ profile.”
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Former Landers Center director says he was fired for booking Black artists, files lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed Friday, Jan. 31, former director Todd Mastry accuses certain DeSoto County Supervisors and the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau of violating the Civil Rights Act.
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Caring for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients
When Zelda Fitzgerald Hill’s mother struggled to care for his father who had Alzheimer’s disease, he and his sisters stepped in to divvy responsibilities and provide their mother with support.
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Risk-averse Blue Suede Vintage owner takes chance on new location
“I know many people, again, have been discouraged by the state of local businesses with all the closures happening,” Blue Suede Vintage owner Casey O’Rourke said. “But I want this to be a success story.”
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Retiring Germantown Presbyterian’s choir director has ear for church music
Germantown Presbyterian’s music director will lead his final service Sunday. He’s held various positions in a 60-year career, but he said he’s always loved church music.
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Barbecue reigns in Memphis, but plant-based dining is having a moment
Local spots like Plant-Based Heat, City Silo, and Imagine Vegan Cafe are redefining Memphis’ food scene.
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Regional One Health build could bring new life to Downtown ‘gateway’
Regional One Health’s new billion-dollar hospital, which will be built on The Commercial Appeal’s former campus, could forge a new gateway to Downtown and help generate more business and residential activity.
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U of M athletic department breaks even for third straight year
The University of Memphis Tigers reported a net revenue of $80 for the 2024 fiscal year, which includes the 2023-24 school year.
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January 2025
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Bailey: Shhh. Don’t tell anyone. We need to vote on a new official
Suburban officials seem to prefer casting secret ballots rather than letting their constituents know who they picked to fill vacancies on government boards.
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