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Financial Services
Duncan-Williams Inc., the family- and employee-owned brokerage firm that has been part of Memphis for 52 years, is being acquired by South State Corp. a publicly traded firm based in Florida. -
Transportation & Logistics
Memphis airport traffic outpaces nation
Memphis International Airport passenger traffic has been hammered by COVID-19, but it’s in better shape than peers nationally. New nonstops to Atlanta and Salt Lake City are bright spots.
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Transportation & Logistics
FedEx’s air freight boom fuels Memphis airport cargo growth
Memphis International Airport posted a 17.4% increase in cargo volume in September, the third double-digit monthly increase since COVID-19 hit in March.
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Education
School vouchers are an issue in legislative races
In one of the legislature’s most high-profile races, Jerri Green is considered a serious challenger to Republican Rep. Mark White, chairman of the House Education Committee. They are polar opposites on the issue of vouchers.
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Coronavirus
Five deaths added to Shelby coronavirus total
According to Health Department data, 13 is the age of the youngest COVID-19 fatality; 100 is the oldest.
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Spirit of Memphis
U of M’s first Scheidt Award honors 2 mayors, tiger handler
First Rudi and Honey Scheidt Community Impact Award honors people who go out their way to work for the community and spirit it embodies.
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High School Sports
Collierville taps Garrett Wimberly to lead lacrosse
Garrett Wimberly played and coached at the University of Memphis.
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Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies Insider: Competition is right up Morant’s alley
Ja Morant hits the bowling alley for his latest ad deal with Wendy’s. It’s not surprise he’s a competitor there too.
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Metro
Why Cameron Pryor remained free before fateful Kroger carjacking
An assessment tool that weighs factors such as previous criminal history, the severity of the new charge, educational background and age led authorities to release the 16-year-old multiple times.
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Premium Geoff Calkins
Calkins: Joey Magnifico and the real-life secret to success
Joey Magnifico is moving rocks. -
Memphis Tigers Football
Even with smaller crowd, here’s why Liberty Bowl could be key for Memphis vs. UCF
The Tigers are 36-5 at home since 2014. What’s the secret?
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Education
28 Shelby County Schools staff members test positive for coronavirus
Officials won’t identify where the employees work, while education association leadership says it’s too soon to discuss opening schools.
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State Government
Lee possibly exposed to COVID virus, in quarantine
A member of Lee’s security detail tested positive Wednesday after saying he did not feel well. An online statement from the governor’s office says Lee has tested negative for the virus but is quarantining “out of an abundance of caution.” Lee said later he continues to serve from quarantine. The First Lady was to be tested later Wednesday.
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High School Sports
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Golfers close out the year strong
Check out the other athletes here, including a quarterback who showed an all-around game.
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Coronavirus
More than 200 hospitalized with coronavirus in this area
That number, 203, is the highest since Sept. 23.
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Podcast The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more
Pat Mitchell-Worley on Memphis music, how music can empower youths and a band called Saliva
Pat Mitchell-Worley, the executive director of Stax Music Academy and host of Beale Street Caravan, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.
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Memphis Tigers Football
Tigers Football Insider: Quindell Johnson among the best in the nation
Welcome back to the Tigers Football Insider, where we bring you the latest news and analysis from The Daily Memphian’s Tigers team.
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Elections
Nearly 27,000 cast ballots in bold opening day of early vote
Voters lined up before the doors opened Wednesday at 26 early-voting sites across Shelby County and kept coming through the morning. Early voting continues through Oct. 29. Election Day is Nov. 3.
Related Story: Ballot Basics: Voting Absentee and Lessons from August
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
Memphis to open 2020-21 basketball season against Ohio State (with fans)
The Tigers are heading to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for a bubble-like environment.
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Business
Real estate experts, leaders take on Memphis’ major projects
Principals involved in major developments (and redevelopments) in South City, the Fairgrounds and Poplar Plaza will talk about their projects as well as trends in real estate and construction as a whole.
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Exclusive City of Memphis
DA Weirich asks MPD to refer all excessive force findings for criminal review; MPD hasn’t agreed
An investigation by The Daily Memphian leads District Attorney Amy Weirich to ask MPD to systematically refer findings of excessive force to her office for criminal review.
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Business
Indigo Ag’s carbon credits help farmers, environment
Indigo Ag has launched a new line of business selling carbon credits that benefit farmers in sustainable agriculture. And Indigo’s first eight corporate customers include some stellar names.
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Update Health Care
Suit alleges Methodist, West Clinic contrived $800M in fraud
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is accused of awarding more than $400 million to West Clinic and its physicians, a significant portion of in kickbacks, for business that netted the hospital $1.5 billion between 2012-2018.
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Memphis Grizzlies
Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke are rookies no more. So what’s next?
What are fair expectations for the two Grizzlies in Year 2?
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High School Sports
Luke Sienkiewicz, ECS finish runner-up at state golf tournament
Ella Cress (Northpoint), Anna Heck (St. Agnes) take second place in respective girls state divisions.
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