‘Tony the Transformer’ bids Terminix farewell
Tony DiLucente retired from Terminix last month after quietly providing leadership during one of the most eventful periods in the history of the company formerly known as ServiceMaster.
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April 2021
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As Ja Morant’s stardom grows, so does Grizzlies’ marketing in China
A strong social media presence — and a Chinese actress/superfan named Yang Zhiying — fuel the Memphis NBA team’s surging popularity in the world’s biggest market.
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Calkins: On the sweet pleasure of beating the evil Trail Blazers
On the sixth anniversary of the game in which the Portland Trail Blazers broke Mike Conley’s face, the Grizzlies swept the evil Blazers (and reminded us how intense NBA basketball can be).
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First 0-energy, 0-carbon house is still cOzy inside
The Yoakums’ new house creates more electricity than it consumes. And it’s uber-chic, complete with a pneumatic elevator tube. Plus, the home stays snug in the winter and just as comfortable in the summer.
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Analysis: What will the Tigers lineups look like?
Finding the right combination is key to unlocking the Tigers’ vast potential next season.
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Friday prep report: Northpoint extends winning streak to 13
James Smith has a big day at the plate as Trojans outlast Southaven.
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Collierville High students land artwork at airport
A majority of the finalists from the annual art competition are Collierville High students. The works are part of a display that will hang in the Memphis International Airport for the next year.
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Opinion: What’s in a name? Put it to the Snuff test and find out
Few companies understand what cub copywriters know: the public will shorten anything that’s too long for their use.
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Thursday prep report: Houston turns back MUS for 10th straight win
Timely hits help Mustangs improve to 25-3.
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Calkins: For Memphis basketball and the Lawson family, there may be a happy ending
Nearly eight years after K.J. Lawson committed to Memphis, his two younger brothers are headed there, too. It’s an improbable twist in a messy basketball saga. May it end in the NCAA Tournament.
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ALSAC buys half-acre from Uptown’s St. Stephen church
ALSAC is further expanding St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s campus at the seam of Uptown and the Pinch District.
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Sultan of swat: East Memphis artist invents better flyswatter
Kim Willson is an artist and entrepreneur who grew frustrated swatting at and missing flies with the traditional flyswatter. She invented Taddy Smack, a blend of whimsy and physics that may give a positive meaning to “one-hit wonder.”
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Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Bartlett’s Bernard No. 1 in state in 300 hurdles
The junior ran a 38.63 as part of an impressive performance at the Panther Relays over the weekend.
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Are the voices of pipeline supporters being drowned out?
Opponents of the Byhalia Connection pipeline project have done a good job of making their voices heard, but the project’s supporters in the community have been less vocal. Some of those supporters may have been intimidated into silence, according to officials at the company that wants to build the pipeline.
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Street Food: A locally made hot sauce heats up the competition
Black Sheep Bottling sells its hot sauce at four local farmers markets in season: Downtown, Cooper-Young, Bartlett and Hernando. You can also find it on the shelf at the Curb Market, Tamboli’s, Oxbeau and Charlie’s Meat Market.
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Here’s what (Memphis?) Shelby County Schools will look like over the next 10 years
“Reimagine 901” includes school closures, new buildings, improvements or expansions to existing schools, investment in deferred building maintenance, as well as bilingual immersion programs and fine arts.
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Calkins: How DeAndre Williams became the new face of the Penny Hardaway Era (and why that’s a good thing)
If Penny Hardaway gets Memphis to the NCAA Tournament next season, he won’t do it with a glittering collection of one-and-dones. He’ll do it with players like Williams, who don’t need all of the smoke.
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Leftover blood tests lead to COVID revelation
A U of M researcher combing through hundreds of local samples has found almost double the coronavirus antibodies expected.
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Byhalia pipeline case tests eminent domain law
Can a private oil pipeline company force private property owners to provide access to their land? The eminent domain case involving the Byhalia Connection project will attempt to answer that question.
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Calkins: Magical Memphis spring game ‘just felt right’
A massive crowd showed up to the Liberty Bowl Friday night to celebrate Memphis football — and the return of life as normal.
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Crime rate doesn’t necessarily deter businesses considering relocation
Although Memphis has long battled perceptions (and reality) about its crime rate, community leaders say it’s not as much of a factor in economic recruitment efforts as one might expect.
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Villa Castrioti to expand, open second location in The Lake District
Villa Castrioti has inked a deal to open a second location in The Lake District and plans to expand its Cordova restaurant to enlarge the bar area.
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Kyle Anderson is finally healthy and ready to shake an old label
The Grizzlies forward goes into detail about fatherhood, his “SlowMo” nickname, his shoulder injury and the most productive season of his career.
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Larger festivals edge closer to full arenas
The Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival and Art in the Loop are planning for thousands over the weekend in distanced events.
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Community leaders address root causes of crime
Crime impacts neighborhoods across the city. From Frayser to Whitehaven, community leaders discuss how to address the problem and the causes that contribute to it.
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