Herrington: How Ja Morant is (and isn’t) like Elvis
There are obvious differences, and more people nationally are cognizant of Elvis than Ja, but they are united in charisma, flair and family.
There are obvious differences, and more people nationally are cognizant of Elvis than Ja, but they are united in charisma, flair and family.
The numbers might not be in Jackson’s favor, but the hope is those picking the reserves will see beyond stats.
Almost 82 years after the last documented lynching in Tennessee, a Republican and a Democrat want to commemorate all 154 victims statewide with Community Remembrance Project.
Viking Cruises will begin traversing the Mississippi River in June, joining two other cruise lines docking in Memphis. The city plans a $62 million Waterfront District to meet the demand.
Although the site plan did not violate any rules or codes, Board of Adjustment members were sympathetic to neighbors’ concerns, noting the development was “wrong” and they themselves would not want to live next to the synagogue.
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) annual Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament is the single-largest external fundraising event for Make-A-Wish Mid-South, exceeding $500,000 in the event’s 11-year history.
“I believe the new Ford plant is definitely going to put some pressure on (Shelby County’s) eastern suburbs,” said Donald Anthony, who replaces Richard Donovan.
It wouldn’t have been possible without Desmond Bane’s block, but Ja Morant’s windmill dunk will add to his already spectacular résumé of highlight plays. Related story:
Jackson Hopper remains in the Shelby County Jail without bond.
“It’s just a super exciting time to be in real estate as our economy is going through this transformation,” said Kemp Conrad of Cushman & Wakefield.
Armed with a somewhat unique bid, Memphis could learn soon if it will again host the American Athletic Conference’s men’s basketball tournament. Memphis Tourism’s Kevin Kane helped make the city’s case.
Representatives from Australian winery Unico Zelo, which focuses on sustainability, visited the Memphis wine shop earlier this week.
As the Southaven community has grown, the need for an expanded facility has become increasingly apparent to both city officials and local animal welfare advocates.
April artists on view in Memphis include Dolph Smith, Colleen Couch, April Bey, Joel Parsons, Brian Jobe, Kiersten Williams, Yancy Villa, and many more.
Lent should unsettle our belief we’ve done anything to justify what we have and what others do not. And that, I believe, is a way of life worth living.
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
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