The Early Word: Scheffler takes FESJC, police chief talks crime decline
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Welcome to the working week, Memphis. It’s Monday, Aug. 17.
Why has crime declined?: Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis told members of the Rotary Club of Memphis that the city is on track to record its lowest overall crime levels in 25 years.
Defenses ready: There have been cyberattacks on water supplies in at least 12 states recently, but Memphis Light, Gas and Water President Doug McGowen says Memphians shouldn’t be concerned.
‘Artificial,’ for ‘real’: Memphis-area real estate brokers are using AI platforms.
FedEx’s efficiency search: Four years ago, FedEx began its “Network 2.0” initiative, designed to enhance efficiency.
Great Scot(tie)!: Golfer Scottie Scheffler took an eight-stroke victory Sunday at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Good eats: Jennifer Chandler says to order the white fish spread at Downtown’s The Lobbyist.
Sports on the horizon: Tiger football opens on Aug. 29 against UNLV and Frank Bonner and John Martin hash out what the expectations should be this season.
In Da (Monster) Club: The Beale Street Monster Club brought dino movies, memorabilia and even artifacts to the grand old store.
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Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life. As far as he knows, he’s the only member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association who is also a member of a film critics group and has also voted in national music critic polls for Rolling Stone and the Village Voice (RIP). He now splits his time between Minneapolis-St. Paul, where his wife works, and Memphis.
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