Calkins: On his 50th birthday, Penny Hardaway is doing what he loves
Penny Hardaway is 50! And he’s spending his birthday at an AAU tournament in North Augusta, South Carolina, because he is working to bring a title to his hometown.
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July 2021
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Opinion: Weekly credit reports are free
You want to be sure that your credit information is accurate and current before you apply for a loan, buy insurance, apply for a job, or try to rent an apartment or other housing.
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Morton settles in as Memphis 901 FC looks to keep momentum going
The 27-year-old goalkeeper Morton, the newest member of Memphis 901 FC, is making an immediate impact for his new club.
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Opinion: A fitting tribute to Ida B. Wells is an end to senseless violence
Otis Sanford: ‘I am calling on all Memphians to honor Wells this week and beyond by committing to help forge a more peaceful city. Deadly gun violence does not have to be just the way it is in the big city.’
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Opinion: We need the sharpest pencils in the drawer
It seems past president Trump has some tax problems. I can relate.
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Tennessee becomes poster child for anti-vax movement
But national headlines alleging the state is anti-vaccine don’t sit well with lawmakers and elected officials. Many say the difference between promoting vaccines and simply educating residents, particularly minors, is a fine line.
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Should Ja Morant be an Olympics replacement player?
Team USA’s COVID-19 complications raise the question of whether the Grizzlies guard should get (or want) a late call to play.
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Arlington OKs site plans for Baptist emergency facility, gas station redesign
The town placed a 12-month moratorium on new gas station development in April, but this project was submitted before then.
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Carlisle envisions ‘world class city’ as it fills key positions
Memphis attorney Don Campbell will become Carlisle LLC’s chief administrative officer and general counsel. CPA Eric Lucka will be senior vice president for accounting and investments.
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Some neighbors not thrilled about proposed Collierville Town Square garage
Collierville is studying land near the square for a potential parking garage. Residents living nearby have concerns about its impact on their homes and the historic area.
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New aria for Opera Memphis: Company selling suburban headquarters
Opera Memphis is listing for $3.8 million its 18-year-old, suburban headquarters. Like Ballet Memphis before it, the company plans a move to the heart of Memphis.
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Calkins: Larry Brown, the world’s best (and oldest!) assistant, is a story everyone should love
Larry Brown said his hearing aids gave him trouble at his first Memphis practice. But listen up, people. This is a basketball story to appreciate.
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How Memphis got two teachers’ unions
The two teachers’ unions in Memphis used to be one. But a battle over local control caused them to split.
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Parking garage, hotel could make Collierville Square a ‘destination’
Collierville leaders will consider pursuing a parking garage and hotel near Town Square Park. Suburban staff and business owners say that those will make the square a destination.
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Grizzlies notebook: Ja goes to Miami and Jaren believes
Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said.
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Porter-Leath talks future without SCS
On “Behind the Headlines,” Porter-Leath’s Rob Hughes discusses the future of preschool in Shelby County after the abrupt end to its partnership with Shelby County Schools.
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Opinion: And yet, I love my city
‘Outside is as hot as the seventh circle of hell because it’s Memphis in summer. And yet, I stay. I’m home. My memories are in the grid and grit of this place, on this river, in these people, those here and those deep in my bones.’
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Le Bonheur physicians, angry with pact, want meeting with leadership
The physicians group is asking Methodist and UT leaders to meet with the 150-member practice within a week.
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Some companies encourage return to office (while others insist)
Labor Department reports show the number of people teleworking in June was 14.4%, down from 16.6% in May as businesses nationwide require employees to return to the office.
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Disabled, legally blind veteran now dealer of luxury goods
Got It In The Bag is an authorized dealer for several luxury brands, including Saint Laurent, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Chanel.
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Grizzlies draft headquarters 2.0: Big boards and trade prospects
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington have differing opinions at the top of the big boards for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Crosswalk cutouts: Grim reminders of pedestrian deaths
Each silhouette in a new public art installation in the Heights represents a Memphis pedestrian killed by a vehicle in 2020.
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‘Pilot’ program offers CBHS students college credit
The pandemic curbed the speed of pilot departures in the industry, but officials see a shortfall ahead as commercial pilots retire.
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‘Missing middle’ housing to rise near Le Bonheur, St. Jude
Pockets of new duplexes, quadplexes, cottage courts, live/work spaces and small single-family homes may provide affordable homes for workers and serve as an example for reviving other core-city neighborhoods.
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‘Torrid’ pace smashing records for industrial real estate deals
So far this year, a total of 10.1 million square feet of new or renewed leases of industrial space have been signed. That’s just 600,000 square feet short of the record-setting 2019, and it’s only July.
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