The Early Word: One down, 17 to go for Tigers; Judge Bill Anderson bails
Feagins’ response to the board is expected very soon, Muggin Coffeehouse has closed (for now) and our staff dishes on their fave Memphis dishes.
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January 2025
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Calkins: The one thing Memphians must resolve to do in 2025 (and it’s not lose weight)
Hey, Memphians. It’s time to resolve to have fun again in 2025. Go to a Tigers game. Go to a Grizzlies game. Get off your couch and do something.
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Hernando’s $9M parks renovation begins
“I don’t like to overuse words, but this is a momentous occasion,” Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson said. “This is the largest dollar amount grant ever given to the parks department of Hernando. It’s a big deal.”
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There’s one player who can elevate Tigers from good to great
Memphis big man Dain Dainja scored 16 points in a span of less than seven minutes in the Tigers’ AAC-opening win over Florida Atlantic.
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Bailey: Residential parking a thorny issue for Bartlett
Bartlett officials are trying to get control of parking on residential properties as more and more vehicles seem to be slowly skirting the intention.
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Martin: Tigers’ conference redemption tour off to rollicking start
Exhale, Memphis. The Tigers didn’t even make you sweat in the conference opener. Final: Memphis 90, Florida Atlantic 62. The real challenge is the next 17.
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Feagins’ response to MSCS board expected Monday
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members have not produced additional evidence to support claims levied against Superintendent Marie Feagins during a Dec. 17 termination meeting, Feagins’ attorney Alan Crone said.
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Rivercrest Elementary principal earns top honor for West Tennessee
Sharonda Rose received recognition as the top school leader in the western district of Tennessee.
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Grizzlies Insider: Third time the charm for brothers Cam and Pat Spencer?
Will Saturday be the first time brothers Cam Spencer and Pat Spencer play against each other in the NBA?
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Here are Germantown school board applicants’ thoughts on Houston High plans
Germantown plans to appoint a new school board member by the end of January. Seven finalists were chosen after 14 applications were submitted.
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Controversial local judge retires from bench
Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson retires from his seat, following local and state-level complaints about his controversial bail decisions.
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Germantown announces finalists for open school board seat
Germantown leaders will interview seven of the 14 candidates who applied.
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Bartlett officials hope to clean up yards with revised RV parking ordinance
Currently, owners can have RVs or food trucks within the front of a house or garage.
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What to watch in Memphis’ AAC opener against Florida Atlantic
Memphis’ game against FAU represents one of only three remaining Quad 2 or better opportunities on the Tigers’ schedule.
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Buckley: The Tigers made one midseason addition. Do they need another? It’s a big decision.
Penny Hardaway must decide whether to add depth up front by making a second midseason addition, or stand pat. The choice could pay dividends, or prove costly, come NCAA Tournament time.
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Memphis homicides down 25% in 2024
2024 also marked the lowest number of homicides in the city since 2019.
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Family: Chandler Martin ‘betting on himself’ by entering 2025 NFL Draft
Linebacker Chandler Martin could have finished his college career with another season at Memphis. He could have entered the NCAA transfer portal. Instead, Martin declared for the NFL Draft. His parents shed light on the decision.
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Ouster attempts, off-the-ballot action and other highlights: 2024 Political Roundup
The year in politics was topped by the presidential general election and several local election races that warmed political fires left untended by the distant campaign for president. The top political stories of 2024 also include the transition from elections to governing for other leaders.
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Food Files: Petals of a Peony and RockHouse Live opening drive-thrus
Petals of a Peony and RockHouse Live will both introduce drive-thru concepts and Wing House will soon open in the former Nothing Bundt Cakes in East Memphis.
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Generational blend: Son opens cafe inside father’s restaurant
Mustapha Mustapha, the owner of Sam’s Main Street Eatery, felt his space needed something more. His son wanted to run his own coffee shop. So, they brewed a plan.
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Herrington: Bane’s bounceback, Edey’s cutting comfort and other good signs for the Grizzlies
In honor of the Grizzlies flipping the calendar with a burst of good vibes, here are four Grizzlies things of late that Chris Herrington liked.
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Martin: Penny gets his due, more Memphis sports predictions for 2025
Welcome to the end of 2024. As it relates to the Memphis sports scene, this was a tough year. But there’s hope. Next year could be bountiful for the local teams.
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Collierville to rezone landfill ahead of auction
The state is capping the E-Plex landfill south of Wolf River Boulevard, west of Bray Station Road and north of Frank Road. Officials want to make sure its existence as a landfill has ended for good.
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Buckley: He dropped 28 on Ole Miss. The Tigers need Colby Rogers. Know his name.
The Memphis Tigers need another scoring option. No. 3 snapped out of a two-game slump to show he can be that guy.
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Table Talk: Seven eateries to be excited about in 2025
Fine dining, fried chicken and a new deli are among the types of restaurants opening or expanding in the coming year.
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