Social Club: Hip-hop fans debate the ‘King of Memphis’ online
Who would you crown the King of Memphis rap? And, a Memphis author gives away free books.
Topic: Nike
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February 2023
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Ja has the ‘holy grail': How Nike and Morant created signature Ja 1 sneakers
“The offers came through, but I told my fam and my agency that Nike was always my choice,” Morant said.
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January 2023
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Social Club: Three 6 fans say goodbye to Gangsta Boo; Ja 1s get a reaction
Basketball fans on Twitter think Ja Morant’s new signature shoe isn’t so original.
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December 2022
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Ja Morant unveils the Ja 1, his signature Nike shoe
The Grizzlies point guard will debut his new sneaker, the “Ja 1,” on Christmas, the same day Memphis visits Golden State.
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November 2022
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Social Club: Memphian, East High alum assaulted at UK asks for justice
People across the country are rallying behind Kylah Spring, a University of Kentucky freshman from Memphis, after a video of her being assaulted on campus went viral.
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September 2022
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Ja Morant responds to report about rumored signature shoe deal
Ja Morant questioned a report that he has a signature shoe on the way, but the point guard should be at the top of the list for Nike if they indeed separate from Kyrie Irving.
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July 2022
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Stylish streetwear, sneakers attract wrong kind of attention
Within the subculture of streetwear, exclusive sneakers and T-shirts can be worth hundreds of dollars. But that can also make the popular items a target for thieves.
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June 2022
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Several major Memphis employers commit to cover abortion travel
Some major employers are offering benefits to help employees access abortion services across state lines while others are determining whether they’ll need to make adjustments to their employees’ health care plans.
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February 2022
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Ten organizations receive Nike Black Community Commitment Grants
The nonprofit groups have received grants totaling $600,000 as part of a multi-year pledge by Nike Inc.
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January 2022
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New York-based firm could invest $112.5M in former Nike facility
According to a term sheet related from EDGE, Memphis would become home to three manufacturing lines running multiple shifts with capacity to annually produce approximately 22,500 containers and 30,000 chassis.
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November 2021
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Social Club: Memphians share ‘says who’ responses; ‘Walking in Memphis’ gets remake
The Millenium Tour pays tribute to Young Dolph, Memphians react to Ja Morant’s Nike commercial and ‘Walking in Memphis, gets a remake.
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Ja Morant: Nike commercial is message about self-belief
The Grizzlies star said the ad spot “describes me, my background, the city of Memphis.”
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‘Says who?’: Ja Morant featured in Nike basketball commercial
The Grizzlies star, with Memphis scenery, adds to his portfolio of appearances.
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March 2021
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Grizzlies Insider: Designer may lace up a deal for Ja Morant signature shoe
Ja Morant has already debuted several new Nike adapt shoes, exclusive player’s edition sneakers, and labeled himself the “cozy king” of tech suits. Could a signature shoe deal be on the way?
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October 2020
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Faropoint buys more industrial space near Memphis, seeks more
Faropoint just bought a 708,000-square-foot warehouse in Marshall County, and now owns 4.6 million square feet of industrial space in the Memphis area.
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September 2020
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Sports Notebook: Nike banks on QB No. 7
Also, a sports talk radio host’s job-costing flub, and Shelby County Schools playing high school football in the spring is a nice idea, but it’s not happening.
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July 2020
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Big warehouse near FedEx home office, TPC Southwind is sold
A South Carolina real estate investment firm just bought the Southwind area's 817,000-square-foot warehouse that had been used for decades by Nike.
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May 2020
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The time Michael Jordan made a bet with the mayor of Memphis
The bet against MJ did not go the way of former mayor Willie Herenton. More tales of basketball-star-turned-baseball-player's trips to Memphis.
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December 2019
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Peak season sends logistics firms scrambling for workers
Memphis area transportation and logistics companies are scrambling to find enough employees in an era of full employment.
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Greater Memphis Chamber names Willie Gregory next chairman
The Greater Memphis Chamber chose the Nike executive to succeed Richard W. Smith as board chairman during the annual Chairman’s Luncheon at The Peabody on Thursday.
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October 2019
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How ESPN landed the early-season showdown between Memphis and Oregon
After matching Memphis and Oregon for an early-season basketball game, Memphis and ESPN Events have several ongoing conversations about future opportunities, according to ESPN Events Vice President Clint Overby.
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July 2019
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Nelson: What ‘Hamilton’ gets that Nike doesn’t
Mild inaccuracies mark the play. To which I say, so what?
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May 2019
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Work starting soon on solar array near Nike
Two-megawatt solar array near Nike's North American Logistics Campus in Frayser will help the company meet its goal of using 100 percent renewable energy.
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February 2019
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Calkins: Nike features local, inner-city girls rugby team as part of new Serena Williams campaign
The girls rugby team of Freedom Prep Academy in South Memphis is being featured in a national documentary by Nike. It's part of the Serena Williams campaign encouraging girls and women to "dream crazier." Wednesday, the girls gathered to see the documentary for the first time. Many thumbs up, was the verdict.
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January 2019
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Season One, Chapter 11: Why a Lil Penny comeback still means so much
Penny Hardaway says Lil Penny is making a comeback. The man who created Lil Penny explains how the phenomenon came to be – and why he'd be thrilled to see the puppet make a return.
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