The Early Word: Funding cops, legalizing weed and grocery shopping Downtown
Memphis City Council backpedals on Venmo for towing fees, The Pinch District project moves forward and Ja Morant breaks more records.
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March 2022
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Scouting report: South Florida is bottom of conference, but should be top of Tigers’ minds
The Bulls have a poor offense but surprising defense, which means Memphis shouldn’t underestimate them as Houston beckons.
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State pot proposals are plentiful, but don’t expect Tennessee law to change
The vast majority of Tennesseans support medical or recreational marijuana, but Tennessee could be “the last state standing” when it comes to legalization.
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Table Talk: Remembering Fr. Vieron, New Eats galore, a new roux
Memphis weekend features Catalan food, a stroll through the tractors and combines at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show, and a tribute to Father Nicholas Vieron at the Memphis Restaurant Association banquet.
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The Early Word: Crump Station cracks down, a fight for felons’ rights and love for Steven Adams
Gov. Bill Lee seeks a disaster declaration for Memphis, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris holds a meeting on helping Ukraine and an immersive Vincent van Gogh exhibition opens soon at Graceland.
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Is Shelby County ready to capitalize on Ford’s Blue Oval City?
Site work at Blue Oval City could begin as early as March 15, and local officials say Shelby County is poised to be an electric vehicle hub “if we dare to dream big enough.”
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Inked: South Point Grocery to open, Northside High project gets 20-year PILOT
A new grocery store ready to open in South Main. More funding has been arranged for several development projects in Uptown, Medical District.
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Calkins: 52 for history! A magical night for Memphis, Morant
On a mesmerizing night at FedExForum, Ja Morant became the first Grizzlies player to score 50 points in a game. He wound up with 52. And then Morant celebrated the feat with his teammates. And the whole city, too.
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Guest Column: It is time to go back to church, to synagogue, to the mosque
It is time to return because the moral soul of the planet is under threat in the invasion of Ukraine, and we can’t fight this evil via Zoom.
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Guest column: Pope Francis wants not another church, but a different church
In churches throughout the world, and right here in Memphis, small groups are gathering to pray and reflect on the future of the church. St. Patrick Catholic Church is trying to heed Pope Francis’ invitation to “journey together.”
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Herrington: Steven Adams doesn’t take many shots, but helps Grizzlies’ offense hum
He’s not a scorer, but his cohesion with Ja Morant has been undeniable.
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Grizzlies Insider: Our ‘Becoming Ja’ series – and what didn’t make the stories
Interview questions (and answers) that didn’t make it into The Daily Memphian’s “Becoming Ja” series.
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The Early Word: Big acquisitions, a voting machine clash and a Ja-dropping performance
Toronto-Dominion Bank will retain First Horizon employees, Hollywood Feed acquires and expands, Chipotle sets up shop on Summer Avenue and Ja Morant breaks a record.
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Morant’s fireworks draw comparisons to extraordinary legend
As the Grizzlies star has transformed into a national phenomenon, he brings to mind Allen Iverson, a Hall of Fame guard who also possessed the ability to take over a game at a moment’s notice.
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The Early Word: The reason your mail is late, plus how DeSoto County is handling pot
A former Shelby County Assistant District Attorney pleads guilty to conspiracy charges, the Tigers deliver a win against the Shockers and Jennifer Biggs helps with your Fat Tuesday plans.
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New First Horizon owners say they’re committed to retaining talent
On a conference call Monday, Feb. 28, Toronto-Dominion group president and CEO Bharat Masrani announced plans to invest $150 million to keep First Horizon employees.
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February 2022
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Grizzlies Insider: Steven Adams doesn’t give a bleep about the shine
“I don’t need a pat on the back. I just need to bloody win the game,” Adams said.
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Calkins: Think you’re a Memphis Tigers fan? Meet Julie.
Julie Barrett went to her very first game at FedExForum Thursday. But you’d have to travel a long way (1,000 miles, anyway) to find a more devoted Memphis Tigers fan.
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Calkins: With an NCAA bid for the taking, Tigers not letting go
There’s just two weeks left until Selection Sunday. Judging by the way the Tigers blasted Wichita State, they don’t appear to be leaving their invitation to chance.
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Teach for America alum gives Orange Mound some juice
Over the past several years, Britney Thornton has emerged as a leader through her work with the homeless and the underserved.
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Collierville experiences changing landscape of retail
The way people shop is shifting, but it’s not necessarily due to an increase in online sales.
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Why Jalen Duren’s emergence as Tigers’ best player bodes well for postseason run
After searching all season, the Tigers have finally found their go-to option on offense.
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Calkins: Hardaway seizes the moment in critical win
With time running out in the first half, the Memphis Tigers were in dire straits. Which is when Penny Hardaway did something he rarely does. It was a brilliant stroke.
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The Early Word: An end to residency requirements, Tigers take Temple and an adorable fish-shaped cake
FedEx Corp. suspends Ukraine operations, MATA may go autonomous and the Shelby County Health Department wants you to let them know if you’ve got COVID. Plus, the downtown gets a swanky new supper club.
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10 Grizzlies questions (and answers) after the All-Star break
Which year-end award do the Memphis Grizzlies have the best chance of winning? Ja Morant may not like the answer.
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