How did Memphis’ Democratic congressional district survive redistricting?
A brief history of the Voting Rights Act in Tennessee, and Shelby County’s protected congressional district.
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February 2022
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The Early Word: Power predictions, old movies and alley-oops
How Steve Cohen survived redistricting, big improvements both in — and on the way to — DeSoto County and the Grizz go international.
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Herrington: Are the Grizzlies really Team Alley-Oop?
Other teams might have more alley-oops. But there’s no stat that can measure the Grizzlies’ show-stopping style and exuberance.
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Though argument could be made to move City Hall, that’s not in Mayor’s plans
The City of Memphis plans to take 60,000 square feet of office space in 100 N. Main when it is redeveloped.
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Calkins: The Memphis Tigers threw a party — and everybody came
The University of Memphis basketball team smashed Central Florida Saturday. Landers Nolley II called it a “party at the crib.” But the best part of this gathering? Everybody came.
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The Early Word: Will it ever stop? Yo, I don’t know. Turn on the lights and I’ll glow
Ice storm brings a state of emergency, the Health Department changes how it reports COVID cases, and we’ve got Classic Fred Jones, already working to find another team to take Jackson State’s place.
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Scouting report: UCF another revenge game for Tigers
The Tigers, who have won two in a row, should be healthier in their rematch with the Knights.
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Conaway: A COVID trip with an old friend
“Pete Bale called. Out of the blue. Probably a decade since we talked. It took about 10 seconds before we were laughing, since we remembered the sound of that, of each other.”
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Grizzlies Insider: The Grizzlies ‘climb up the chimney’
“Ain’t no running in the M,” and if you’re looking for the Grizzlies, you best check the chimney.
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Herrington: A national audience saw what Memphis already knew. The Grizzlies are for real.
It wasn’t just one Grizzlies player against the Knicks. It was the ninja, the unicorn, the rookie, Slow-Mo and a “run up the chimney.”
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Founder Fred Jones says Southern Heritage Classic more than just a game
Jones said the formula to continue the event is intact despite Jackson State pulling out. Tennessee State calls JSU’s move an “insensitive and irresponsible act.”
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Sanford: Wearing a mask in Shelby County is a matter of black and white
“Every time I step inside FedExForum for a Grizzlies game and make my way through the crowd to my seat, the anecdotal evidence about how people view COVID-19 differently is on clear display,” Sanford says.
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Weirich, Gov. Lee post fundraising advantage over challengers
The dollar figures are among the campaign finance reports covering the past six months. They also show Republican county mayoral contender Worth Morgan has a balance of $159,540.
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TSSAA high school basketball scoring leaders
More than 200 of the area’s top players ranked this week.
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Calkins: Emoni Bates has (at least temporarily) left the building. But the problems he revealed remain.
Emoni Bates has left Memphis for Michigan under mysterious circumstances. What’s going on? Will he ever be back? What the Bates saga tells us about a season gone badly awry.
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The Early Word: Corky’s is burnt but it’s not the end; possible power conflict
A hospital in Bartlett is getting out of the baby business, the state could give the U of M $50M and the Memphis City Council is questioning a Union.
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Inked: Historic Snuff District project moves ahead; A new Starbucks for Whitehaven
Located on the empty surface lot at 645 N. Front St., just south of the historic Snuff Factory building, the six-story Conwood II will include 294 housing units and 10,000 square feet of retail space.
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Table Talk: Feast & Graze opens Downtown
Cristina McCarter has opened Feast & Graze on S. Main, and The Daily Memphian is giving away one of her charcuterie boxes for Valentine’s Day.
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Inside the mind of Josh Minott, the most interesting Tiger
In a season of disappointment, the development of Josh Minott has been a refreshing storyline.
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Cramsey: Maturity of Gunnell, Henigan makes for healthy QB battle
The new offensive coordinator for the Tigers, Tim Cramsey, is reassured after meeting Memphis’ two quarterbacks.
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Vollintine Evergreen may see new resource center, grocery store
The announcement was made by Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas during a recent annual Vollintine Evergreen Community Association meeting Saturday, Jan. 29.
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Tyus Jones believes the Grizzlies have something special brewing, but will he be here for it?
Tyus Jones has undeniably been an important bench piece for the Grizzlies. But with his contract expiring, his future with the team is in question.
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The Early Word: New education funding and a lifetime award for a Champion
The Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane scores a new career high, dinner is a total surprise and a new Fire Department plan may have us feeling the burn.
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New offensive coordinator’s philosophy suits what’s in place at U of M
The Tigers football team ran 861 total plays last season and 52% were passes, 48% were runs. Those are the same percentage splits that Marshall had for its 939 total plays under Cramsey.
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January 2022
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The road ahead: February a make-or-break month for Tigers
Any scenario that includes a chance for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid involves at least one win against Houston.
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