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    Calkins: Why Fred Smith saved the Memphis golf tournament. (Hint: It wasn’t about the golf.)

    “This will be the first FedEx St. Jude Championship since the death of Fred Smith. Why did Smith embrace the tournament the way he did? It wasn’t about the golf.”

    By Geoff Calkins August 09, 2025
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    Calkins: Hey, xAI did a good thing! (And MSCS was smart enough not to get in the way.)

    “Whatever you think of the members of this particular school board, even they couldn’t screw this one up.”

    By Geoff Calkins July 30, 2025
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    Calkins: If the Big 12 couldn’t see what’s changed at Memphis, they weren’t looking very hard

    “Memphis once again put together a lucrative offer that has been rejected by Big 12. Is that for embarrassment? Or cause for hope?”

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    By Geoff Calkins July 22, 2025
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    Calkins: Paul Sax is about to stop teaching tennis. But that’s not all we can learn.

    After 42 years of teaching tennis, Paul Sax is retiring. But he still has lessons to teach us about a well-led life.

    By Geoff Calkins July 23, 2025
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    Calkins: Why Mister Hats is hanging up its hat forever

    Another iconic Memphis store bites the dust. Why is this happening? And how should we feel about it?

    By Geoff Calkins July 21, 2025
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    Calkins: Memphis Rox reopens with ‘climb for Mond’

    Two weeks after Jarmond Johnson was shot and killed at Memphis Rox, the gym reopened with a joyful, mournful — and ultimately hopeful — ceremonial climb.

    By Geoff Calkins July 18, 2025
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    Calkins: Jarmond Johnson died ‘a hero.’ Memphis Rox will soon reopen to spread his light.

    Jarmond Johnson died a hero, according to officials at Memphis Rox. The celebrated climbing gym is preparing to reopen with a memorial climb in his name. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 12, 2025
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    Calkins: Shane Young is leaving Memphis. But Memphis Inner City Rugby is changing lives for good.

    Shane Young came to Memphis for the mountains. Hey, everyone makes mistakes. But he leaves a thriving MIRC.

    By Geoff Calkins July 03, 2025
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    Calkins: It’s the end of an era in Memphis. Here’s Sister Trudy to explain.

    One hundred and forty-one years ago, the first Sisters of Charity of Nazareth arrived in Memphis. On Monday, the last one left town. But Sister Trudy Foster left behind a legacy — and some words to live by.

    By Geoff Calkins June 27, 2025
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    Calkins: Nobody can replace Fred Smith. (But he told us how to handle this, too.)

    It’s impossible to imagine Memphis without Fred Smith. So what happens next? 

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    By Geoff Calkins June 23, 2025
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    Calkins: Ja Morant stuck up for Memphis. Now, how about you?

    Ja Morant took on ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and his misperceptions of Memphis. But Smith isn’t the only one talking trash. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 17, 2025
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    Calkins: Hope House is a Memphis success story. Why are its leaders so worried now?

    When you hear about the country’s “social safety net,” this is it: Hope House. Multiplied by thousands of small, committed organizations in cities across America. Federal funding cuts have Hope House’s leaders worried about Memphis.

    By Geoff Calkins June 11, 2025
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    Calkins: Why Santi Aldama asked a local kid to sing ‘Feliz Navidad.’ (It was for a good cause.)

    Henry Douglas, age 8, decided to sing songs to generate contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. So who should make a request? Santi Aldama, from Spain. 

    By Geoff Calkins June 10, 2025
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    Herrington: Zach Edey injury adds to already challenging Grizzlies summer

    The Memphis Grizzlies now find themselves in the familiar but unwelcome territory of having injury concerns with both their starting and backup centers. But Zach Edey’s injury raises larger concerns. 

    By Chris Herrington June 09, 2025
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    Calkins: Everyone loved Reggie Barnes — which is how he reshaped Memphis sports

    Archie Manning said Reggie Barnes “had a gift for bringing people together.” For the better part of five decades, Barnes — who died Monday — used that gift to promote Memphis sports. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 29, 2025
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    Calkins: Jes Shea’s van exploded — with her in it. Here’s what she’s learned.

    Jes Shea leaned down to light the cookstove in her Sprinter van. Then the world went “BOOM.” 

    By Geoff Calkins May 27, 2025
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    Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.

    “John Calipari is game to return to Memphis this fall to play an exhibition game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? That sounds like an fine idea. It’s just time.”

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    By Geoff Calkins May 15, 2025
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    Calkins: Central High lights up the stage — and advances to finals in New York.

    The Central High jazz band continued to blaze through New York, advancing to the finals of the Essentially Ellington contest. Said Ollie Liddell, the band’s director: “We play with the spirt of the city, man.” 

    By Geoff Calkins May 12, 2025
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    Calkins: He’s a combat veteran who used to think he was dumb. Now he’s graduating from Memphis — with honors.

    Eric Daniels is a combat veteran who once failed sixth, seventh and eighth grades. He’s also one of 2,759 students who will receive a diploma from the University of Memphis Saturday.

    By Geoff Calkins May 10, 2025
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    Calkins: Central’s jazz band is playing Lincoln Center. And it’s thanks to y’all.

    Ollie Liddell, the director of bands at Central High, wasn’t sure how his jazz band would get to the Essentially Ellington contest at Lincoln Center. Then Memphians came through for him.

    By Geoff Calkins May 12, 2025
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    Calkins: RFK said kids with autism will never hold a job? Don’t tell this Memphian.

    Kim Jameson is a Memphian who founded a program at Christian Brothers University to help people with autism succeed not just at college but in life.

    By Geoff Calkins May 06, 2025
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    Calkins: On Clayborn Temple’s final day, shaken Memphians came to pay their respects

    The city can feel like it’s in crisis. The country can feel like it’s in crisis. And Monday, we all woke up to the news that Clayborn Temple had burned down.

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    By Geoff Calkins May 05, 2025
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    Calkins: Ja went high and they went low. That’s how a magnificent night fell apart.

    It was going to be a magnificent night for Memphis. Then Ja Morant and the Grizzlies crashed to the earth.

     

    By Geoff Calkins April 26, 2025
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    Calkins: You don’t have to believe in the Grizzlies’ chances. Just believe in yourselves.

    The Thunder absolutely destroyed the Grizzlies in Games 1 and 2. So what reason is there to believe in Memphis? I’m glad you asked.

    By Geoff Calkins April 24, 2025
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    Calkins: Ja Morant lifts Grizzlies over Mavs and into playoffs

    When Ja Morant sprang off his bum ankle to slam the ball home against the Mavericks on Friday night, it wasn’t just a dunk — it was an unmistakable statement of intent.

    By Geoff Calkins April 19, 2025

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