NBA draft: Six questions for Grizzlies on draft week
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss six questions surrounding the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of Thursday’s NBA draft.
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June 2022
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Here’s what might be next for Memphis Tigers basketball
Penny Hardaway’s new-look roster has a number of lineup options, but still could use a couple of pieces.
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The Early Word: Your home could be stolen without you knowing; plus, we got Akot
We look at alternatives to arming teachers and see what’s quacking in Cordova. Plus, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has a new way to recruit students who want to live on-campus.
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Here’s what officials are doing to combat deed fraud in Shelby County
Since 2018, 7,500 property owners in Shelby County have fallen victim to this form of identity theft.
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First phase of Orleans Station to be complete in July
Nearby developments include Development Service Group’s The Rise, The Ravine and the pending Rise on the Ravine apartment complex, along with developer Bill Townsend’s investment in the historic Victorian Village.
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What is Memphis getting in Akot? A Boise State writer shares insight
“He clearly thinks Penny Hardaway can transform him into an NBA player,” said an Idaho Press writer who’s familiar with the Tigers’ latest commitment, including his strengths and ability to shoot.
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From arming teachers to restorative justice, keeping schools safer becomes focus
Gov. Bill Lee said he’s open to arming teachers, despite evidence that when teachers have guns, the risk of gun violence increases. Restorative justice can’t stop violence on its own, but evidence shows it improves students’ grades and behavior.
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Memphians brew plan to take Westrock Coffee public
Riverview Acquisition Corp. — a special-purpose acquisition company formed by longtime Memphian Brad Martin as a vehicle for merging with a business that then would become public — aims to help small farmers while quenching the thirst for coffees, teas and extracts.
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Calkins: Memphis golf tournament has something money can’t buy: St. Jude
“LIV Golf exists to whitewash murder and human rights violations in Saudi Arabia. The FedEx St. Jude Championship raises money for St. Jude. Which side do you want to support? This really isn’t hard.”
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The Early Word: Memphis in May loses big, and fans will get more (by par) at FedEx Cup
There are new findings in the Bellevue Baptist sexual abuse case, retail spots are going fast in Germantown’s Thornwood and we offer ideas on how to celebrate Juneteenth in Memphis.
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Conaway: Shared idiocy, shared lives
Idiots once, survivors now, we’re lucky to be alive, and very lucky to have stories and laughter – and friendships – like that to share.
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Filings in sex-abuse suit against Bellevue Baptist Church reignite parents’ claim
New court documents show leaders at Bellevue Baptist Church fired a paid volunteer coordinator accused of sexual abuse, and he did not resign as they previously stated.
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Grizzlies Insider: Mavericks made the first move. Is Memphis next?
As Chris Herrington pointed out in his column earlier this week, there may not be an obvious trade for the Grizzlies to make this summer. But the odds are best that they will do something.
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Sanford: 50 years after Watergate, truth and accountability still matter
Like Richard Nixon, Donald Trump is criminally corrupt and unfit to hold office. Sadly, millions of Americans still refuse to believe the truth.
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Local school districts pump more money — up to $33,000 every two weeks — into fuel for buses
As gas prices continue to rise across the nation, Memphis-area school districts are feeling the pain at the pump, especially with diesel fuel nearing $6 a gallon.
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While other areas quickly fill legislative vacancies, Shelby County has reasons to wait
Republican-controlled county commissions in other parts of Tennessee have moved fast when state legislative seats open up, appointing replacements in less than a month.
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The Early Word: Love lives in Laurelwood, and First Horizon merger faces challenge
We have some tee-rific news about Topgolf, Memphis-Shelby County Superintendent Joris Ray defends the district and gelato is coming to Central Station.
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Table Talk: Le Bon Appetit in review, new eats, Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week
Le Bon Appetit was a nice event, and eating food from visiting chefs is a great way to get an idea of what we’d like to have here.
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The Early Word: Tiny-ish homes will replace blight, and we should all be like Elliot Perry
The first bidder for MLGW’s contract is revealed, statewide TCAP results show we still have work to do and we consider some possible Grizzlies trades.
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Inked: Final step for Butler Row development, apartments coming to Raymond James Tower
This week’s Inked covers updates on the $65 million Butler Row development, pending changes to the Raymond James building, a new tenant at The Altana in Midtown and a new hotel in the South Main district.
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Terminix discloses risks associated with merger, golden parachute payments
Almost six months after announcing it would be acquired by British company Rentokil for $6.7 billion, Memphis-based Terminix is disclosing potential risks associated with the deal, as well as possible golden parachute payouts for its top executive officers.
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Calkins: Elliot Perry is an inspiration — and an example of how to live a life
You’ll never guess where Elliot Perry is being honored Tuesday night. At the Museum of Modern Art, in New York. It’s the latest accomplishment for one of the greatest, humblest Memphians.
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How, and when, the Terminix merger deal began
Recently filed SEC documents reveal that negotiations between Terminix and Rentokil Initial go back at least four years.
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The Early Word: Some say nay to Joris Ray; plus, Tigers and Grizzlies are coaching up
MoSH exhibit shares local LGBTQ history, a new podcast features Memphis civil rights veterans and Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. breaks into the fashion business.
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Calkins: Frank Haith is a Tiger? Penny Hardaway strikes again.
Penny Hardaway has now added the former AAC Coach of the Year along with Kendric Davis (former AAC Player of the Year). That’s impressive work for the coach of a program facing possible NCAA sanctions. It speaks to Hardaway’s resilience, above all.
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