Townsend buys sixth property on Summer Avenue’s west end
William “Bill” Townsend continues acquiring commercial properties on the west end of Summer, and he’s forming a plan.
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December 2021
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Conaway: Megasite renaming is a personal insult
The boys from rural Tennessee are doing what naughty boys in rural communities have always done. They’re metaphorically climbing up to the top of the Memphis Regional Megasite water tower to paint out what they don’t like.
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Calkins: Penny Hardaway calls out his players. But isn’t he as much to blame?
Penny Hardaway eviscerated his players after a crushing loss to Georgia. But isn’t he as much to blame?
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The Early Word: Tony Allen arrested, deputies stay in school and we could be sued for bail?
We’re heavy on criminal justice, but there’s a new spot for brunch in Bartlett, everybody’s watching that Mississippi Supreme Court case and it’s time for the Jalidays!
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Analysis: Don’t hold it against Calvin Austin III if he doesn’t play Hawai’i Bowl
The Tigers stalwart-turned-NFL prospect has played with an ankle injury since early October. Now it’s time for him to take care of himself.
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Inked: Temporary lease makes space for pop-up shop; industrial sales; a Gus’s for Germantown
Warehouse Sale buys merchandise that was returned online, often purchasing it in bulk. It can then offer lower prices by skipping the retail markup process and selling directly to consumers at their pop-up events.
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The Early Word: Two ‘Young’ Memphians remembered; city has a plan for Summer
Rapper Young Dolph and basketball star Galen Young were both honored yesterday, the St. Jude Memphis marathon map is out, and where will Ford’s future workers come from?
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Officials near final plans for Summer Avenue improvements
Summer Avenue may soon receive some much-needed improvements between East Parkway and I-240 to become a “complete street” that is safer for everyone, including drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
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November 2021
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Calkins: The Lion offense is back! But will it fix the Tigers?
Penny Hardaway is trying to fix what ails his team by installing the Lion offense. Hey, it seemed to work last year. But was it really the new offense that helped the Tigers get better in 2020-21? The numbers point to something else.
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The Early Word: Homicides near last year’s record high; Pipkin gets reprieve
Some Tigers look for their Hawaiian shirts while another has “Effortles” style, an area restaurant and family celebrate 100 years and we have Holiday Wonders tickets to give away.
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Analysis: How the Tigers can improve on the offensive end
More ball movement and more touches for big men should be an emphasis for Memphis.
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Calkins: For the Memphis Tigers faithful, it’s a time of hope and angst
It’s a strange time for fans of Memphis football and basketball. For both programs, there are excellent reasons to believe — and excellent reasons to doubt.
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How Krosstown Kleaners will be transformed to Krosstown Venues
Kinsey Thompson has seen opportunities where other people might see the impossible. But restoring a 110-year-old building is his biggest project yet.
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Who are corporate tax incentives helping, Morant’s focus on Memphis
“Friends” in sickness and in health, U of M football ends a somewhat rocky regular season with a win and Walls is/are going up in Mississippi.
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Observations from NIT Season Tip-Off: Don’t bet against Tigers
John Martin: A permanent point guard remains elusive, plus some things to keep in mind.
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Calkins: Yes, Ryan Silverfield cried Saturday. Here’s why those tears felt right.
The Memphis Tigers didn’t have the season they wanted. But Saturday night they got the win they needed to keep their eight-year bowl streak alive.
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Calkins: It was Black Friday for Tigers and Grizzlies
The Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies lost two games and a superstar Friday night. But this particular Black Friday could have been a whole lot worse.
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Conaway: Look for the wonder. Repeat.
Gathered again for Thanksgiving, this time with four generations, I’m again reminded of, well, of everything. Most of all, I’m reminded of loss and of renewal, and I’m still surprised at the wonder of it.
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Calkins: Why is Memphis 5-0? Because these Tigers are dogs
After beating Virginia Tech, Memphis is 5-0 for the first time in more than a decade. But it wasn’t the kids who carried them in this one. It was the dogs.
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Sanford: Agricenter cotton yields a reminder of real meaning of Thanksgiving
“The truth is, farm life historically for African Americans in the South was one of hardship and despair.”
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Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Tyler Byrd gets TRA off to strong start
Senior is averaging 27 points through first two games.
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Inked: Hickory Ridge Mall gets a new tenant; developer buys five Memphis Save A Lot stores
Ms. Stella’s Cornbread to launch at Hickory Ridge Mall early next month, J. Word Enterprises purchases five local Save A Lot’s and RedZone Ministries plans to build a new community resource center.
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Whitehead leaving zoning office to join law firm
Josh Whitehead, zoning administrator for Memphis and Shelby County, plans to join the Burch Porter & Johnson law firm after Jan. 1.
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Overton basketball poised to make some noise in 2022
After finishing 12-13 two seasons ago and getting shut down by the pandemic last year, Wolverines are an unknown ─ but very talented ─ quantity.
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Want a vintage, stained-glass window? Now’s your chance
Salvaged over many decades from closed Episcopal churches in Tennessee, the 25 windows will be offered first to any local buyers until Jan. 1, then marketed internationally.
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