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City of Memphis
A dozen local organizations rallied Saturday at Clayborn Temple in a follow up to last weekend’s Memphis Women’s March that focused on influencing the broad ideological course of state and federal government past the 2018 midterm elections. -
Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies Mailbag: Conley/Gasol trade questions and the road ahead
In this week's Mailbag: Lots of questions on Mike Conley and Marc Gasol trades, the future of the front office, how to build around Jaren Jackson Jr., and more.
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Geoff Calkins
Calkins: Memphis had a shot to beat Temple – but missed
Memphis lost to Temple Thursday night, 85-76, in a game that demonstrated that old basketball truism: You won’t win many games when you shoot 4.3 percent from deep.
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South Memphis
Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week builds energy for community, small businesses
Whitehaven creates its own energy in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream with Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week.
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Shelby County
Harris says proposal for new detention facility has ‘momentum’
A second vote on Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' proposal for a new Juvenile Justice and Education Center is expected to take place at the next Shelby County Commission meeting Monday.
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State Government
State not seeking Memphis megasite money for next budget unless it lands a major employer
Economic and Community Development commissioner contends the state has enough resources on hand to make the Memphis Regional Megasite in Haywood County "shovel-ready."
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Shelby County
Shelby County sued over minority contractor program
A Memphis mechanical contractors association has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $500,000 in compensatory damages from Shelby County, claiming reverse discrimination.
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Memphis Grizzlies
Hield, Fox lead Sacramento to 99-96 victory over Grizzlies
Buddy Hield scored 26 points, De'Aaron Fox added 22, including a key 19-footer in the final minute, and the Sacramento Kings held off the Memphis Grizzlies 99-96 Friday night. -
Education
Tennessee’s next education chief starts in February. Here’s how she’s prepping
Penny Schwinn is scheduled to take the reins Feb. 4 of Tennessee’s education department, where she’ll oversee 600 full-time employees and work on new Gov. Bill Lee’s agenda for public education.
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City of Memphis
City Hall’s recurring marble problem a sign of age and times
More than 50 years since City Hall opened for business, the marble slabs that define its seven-story exterior are again a problem. It's just one of the challenges facing the aging building that houses city government.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
Road Recap: Tigers fall to Temple for third road loss
The Memphis Tigers' road woes continued Thursday night against the Temple Owls, as poor 3-point shooting slowed a second-half comeback rally.
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Germantown
Rezoning request would bring second Chick-fil-A to Germantown
Chick-fil-A is looking to build another Chick-fil-A in Germantown, according to the land owner. David Skinner is asking the city to rezone his property to commercial use.
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Business
Midtown liquor store owners confident after date with SCOTUS
Doug and Mary Ketchum, owners of Kimbrough Fine Wine & Spirits in Midtown Memphis, took their fight for a Tennessee retail liquor license to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday.
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Collierville
Collierville Schools accepting fewer transfers for 2019-20 academic year
The Collierville school system will accept fewer transfer students for the 2019-20 academic year.
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State Government
Rose takes Republican primary for state Senate District 32
Covington businessman Paul Rose bested three rivals from Shelby County to take the Republican primary in the special primary election for state Senate District 32 Thursday.
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Business
Southland announces $250 million investment in casino, 20-story hotel
Southland Gaming & Racing on Thursday announced a $250 million investment in a 300-room, 20-story hotel and a full-fledged casino adjoining a greyhound racetrack in West Memphis.
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Geoff Calkins
Calkins: Elliot Perry has an urgent request
Elliot Perry has an urgent request. He wants more Memphians to mentor. Why not make this the year we find the time?
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Sports
Grizzlies lose seventh-straight game amid trade speculation
Strong performances from Mike Conley and Marc Gasol weren't enough to pull off a win for the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, who dropped their seventh-straight game as trade speculation swirls around the team's two leading scorers.
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Shelby County
More than 400 Shelby County deputies, jailers will have to retake psychological tests
More than 400 Shelby County deputies and jailers will have to retake psychological testing after officials learned the psychologist who did earlier testing had not been licensed by the state for 18 years.
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Metro
Polls are open in state Senate District 32 special election
More than 400 voters in Shelby County turned out Thursday morning to vote in the state Senate District 32 special election, according to the Shelby County Election Commission. -
State Government
Governor won’t commit to increasing K-12 spending
Lee says every department being asked to prepare budgets as if they're putting a 2 percent cut into place.
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Public Safety
Attorneys ask for change of venue in Lorenzen Wright murder case
Attorneys for Sherra Wright have asked the court to bring in a jury from Davidson County to hear the murder case, fearing their client can not get a fair jury in Memphis.
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Education
Gateway is only Memphis charter school flagged as low-achieving on district scorecard
Most Memphis schools improved in academic achievement and student growth in the second edition of Shelby County Schools' “scorecard.”
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Geoff Calkins
Calkins: Chris Wallace can’t be long for the Grizz
Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace has to be following Marc Gasol and Mike Conley out the door.
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Memphis Grizzlies
Walker, Batum lead Hornets over the Grizzlies 118-107
Kemba Walker had 22 points and seven assists, Nicolas Batum scored 18 points, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-107 on Wednesday night for their fourth win in five games.
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