A Father’s Day tale: Sports brings son closer to fading father
For Chris Luther, an NFL draft and NBA play-in game were more than just that in his father’s final days.
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June 2021
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Court documents detail kickbacks, fraud in Methodist, West Cancer case
West says it provided no services for the $16 million contract and provides records that show how much its physicians’ salary pool increased during the “partnership.”
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Evergreen bungalow renovation runs afoul of Landmarks
A real estate investment firm ran afoul of the Memphis Landmarks staff and created a stir in the Evergreen Historic District and among preservationists.
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Memphis 901 FC excited to return to friendly confines of AutoZone Park
The club’s first no-restrictions home game since March 2020 offers a chance to get back on track quickly after a frustrating loss in Louisville.
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Touring 100 N. Main: Shattered glass, shell casings, law books and spectacular views
The Downtown Memphis Commission anticipates issuing in about two weeks a request for proposals to potential developers of the 100 North Main Building and the entire block it towers above.
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General Assembly committee leadership short on diversity
Since Bill Haslam was elected governor in 2010, Republicans have held control of Tennessee’s state government, with the party controlling the trifecta of the House, Senate and governor’s office. No Black politician has chaired a full, standing committee since then.
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Education commissioner skipping Shelby on 50-district summer tour
Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn won’t be making a Shelby County stop during a 50-district summer tour, but a spokesman said the omission isn’t personal or political.
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BLP Studios aims to answer ‘a $10 billion question’
BLP Film Studios founder Jason A. Farmer hopes to fulfill a longtime Memphis dream with an ambitious Whitehaven film lot.
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Chlorine tablet shortage can sting if you don’t have a pool contract
Several pool companies have trichlor on hand and are taking care of regular customers. If you can find it, beware of sticker shock, they say. But some stores offer less-expensive alternatives.
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Redbirds catcher Tyler ‘Heindini’ Heineman’s magic goes viral
The journeyman taught himself how to perform magic and uses his skills to loosen things up if it’s a tense clubhouse.
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‘Meet the Dixons’ opens at the museum bearing their name
On view through Sept. 26, an exhibit introduces visitors to the couple whose home and 17 acres of gardens became the Dixon Gallery & Gardens 45 years ago.
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Inside James Quinnelly’s decision to commit to Memphis
The Alabama standout was sold after a red-carpet official visit plus the Tigers’ winning pedigree.
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What a possible College Football Playoff expansion means for Memphis
The playoff field could expand to 12 teams, which will affect Group of Five teams and conferences.
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Calkins: My genius, foolproof (and highly cynical) plan for hiring Larry Brown
Penny Hardaway is reportedly targeting Larry Brown for an assistant coaching job with the Memphis Tigers. Here’s how to do that without making things worse with the NCAA.
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Prep notes: Magnifico wants to change culture, build next generation in new spot
Former Memphis Tigers standout wants to make football fun again at St. Benedict.
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City and county budget paths get more interesting as fiscal year nears
The path of the two budget seasons and the use of federal funds to close financial gaps — plus other topics — are the focus of a reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”
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Braking the pumps: Planners advise against another Memphis gas station
Memphis already has six gas stations per 10,000 residents, 50% above the U.S. average. But the Department of Planning & Development cited even more reasons why a C-store with gas should not be built at Sam Cooper at Tillman.
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Mysterious Cossitt Library painting recalls blue period for landmark
The late 1950s or early 1960s painting of the Cossitt Library surfaced last month. It was set aside during a cleanup of the Downtown landmark, and the rediscovery marks a turn in fortune with a renovated Cossitt set to reopen in the fall.
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Why an offer from Memphis was so special to this 2023 point guard
London Johnson, out of Georgia, was blown away after receiving an offer from Penny Hardaway.
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Calkins: My highly controversial plan for the Grizzlies’ offseason
Here are the two things the Memphis Grizzlies absolutely have to do this offseason if they want to contend for an NBA title. I believe they’ll do both.
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70% in Shelby County immune; once that would have been herd immunity
With the more contagious U.K. variant, a safe point of herd immunity is now 80% or more.
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Tax assessor’s response disappoints Germantown flood victims
Germantown property owners whose houses were damaged by a 2019 flood say the Shelby County Assessor promised to meet with them to discuss how their homes’ values increased despite the destruction. But Melvin Burgess’ representatives say no such gathering will occur.
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County Commission contemplates definition of stable property tax rate
The Monday, June 7, session of the County Commission could mark the end of the 2021 budget season with a series of final votes on a $1.4 billion consolidated budget and a county property tax rate considered stable if it drops from the current $4.05 to $3.45.
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Germantown Charity Horse Show returns after pandemic
The horse show in Germantown is a treasured tradition for many generations. The 72nd show will take off Tuesday after a one year pause.
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How one former Tiger is taking 7-on-7 to help propel local players
Former Memphis DL Christian Johnson formed 901Phenom during the pandemic for high school players who had no teams.
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