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Calkins: Pickleball is coming to Beale Street! And FedExForum, too.

Yes, pickleball is coming to Beale Street. And to FedExForum after that. It’s brought to you by two Memphians who started Pickleball 901 on the theory that — as one of them put it — “pickleball’s a beast.”

By Geoff Calkins 4 hours ago
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Calkins: Danny Smith died on his bicycle. But his secret was how he lived.

Danny Smith, 47, collapsed and died leading a bicycle ride last week. The Memphis cycling community was stunned. Smith wasn’t just an increasingly accomplished cyclist. He made the city a better — and more connected — place. 

By Geoff Calkins September 23, 2023
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Calkins: What to think about that new stadium proposal? Let’s hope the Grizzlies don’t hold a grudge.

“The city’s proposal to fund stadium renovations is now out there for all he world to see. How should Memphians think about that? They should hope that Robert Pera and the Grizzlies don’t hold a grudge.”

By Geoff Calkins September 18, 2023
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Calkins: Hey, look! The Daily Memphian is 5! (But it wasn’t a piece of cake).

“Who starts up a newspaper these days? What a preposterous thing to do. But in just five years, The Daily Memphian has become one of the things that binds this city together. That’s worth pausing to celebrate.”

By Geoff Calkins September 21, 2023

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    Calkins: Wes Smith’s murder was random and cruel. The family’s response? It’s love.

    Wes Smith was murdered in an act of random cruelty. He’ll be buried in Memphis Saturday. The family’s response is to celebrate the remarkable life their son led — and to shower his friends and community with love. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 18, 2023
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    Calkins: It’s a moment of truth for Memphis, not just the Tigers or the Grizz.

    University of Memphis athletic director Laird Vearch said this a “moment of truth” for the Tigers. But it’s more than that. It’s a moment of truth for a city that wants to keep its major-league status.

    By Geoff Calkins September 13, 2023
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    Calkins: Tom Lee Park is now officially open — and it’s spectacular

    Nearly every good thing in Memphis has had to overcome fierce opposition. See Shelby Farms and the Grizz. So it’s no surprise that change didn’t come easy for the new Tom Lee Park. But the new place looks spectacular.

    By Geoff Calkins September 05, 2023
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    Calkins: A year later, Richie Fletcher talks about Liza: ‘She would be the first to forgive.’

    Richie Fletcher on his wife, Liza: “We would have late-night talks about Memphis. We could have been far away, without any worries in the world. I was always like, ‘We need to get out of here.’ But she didn’t want to leave.”

    By Geoff Calkins September 05, 2023
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    Calkins: Fund the stadium? Sure! But not if it risks losing the Grizz.

    Should the city move forward with funding for the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium? Of course. But only as part of a larger agreement that keeps the Grizzlies in town. 

    Related story:

    U of M president on realignment: ‘We are a well-kept secret and we should not be’

    By Geoff Calkins August 28, 2023
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    Calkins: Once again — this time on 901 Day — Memphians will Finish Liza’s Run

    “In a perfect world, we would have a Memphis where we didn’t have to run scared. But I don’t think that day is here yet. And I don’t think we will get there if we quit.”

    By Geoff Calkins September 05, 2023
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    Calkins: Jennifer Biggs was a friend to all Memphis — whether you had met her or not

    Jennifer Biggs wrote about food and people and angels and whiskey. When she died Wednesday of complications from cancer, Memphis lost one of its best friends.

    By Geoff Calkins August 17, 2023
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    Calkins: It’s the most important election in years, Memphis. Time to study up!

    Here’s what we learned about those who showed up Tuesday for the Memphis mayoral debate. 

    By Geoff Calkins August 16, 2023
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    Sean Tuohy responds to ‘Blind Side’ allegations: ‘We are going to keep loving Michael (Oher)’

    Sean Tuohy said he was stunned Monday when he read the allegations from Michael Oher.

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    ‘Blind Side’ NFL lineman Michael Oher says he was tricked by Tuohy family

    By Geoff Calkins August 21, 2023
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    Calkins: Think Memphis is down for good? You don’t know Jack.

    You know Clarence, the angel in “It’s a Wonderful Life?” Jack Sammons is nothing like him. But in this challenging time for Memphis, Sammons shares a story about Clarence. And Memphians should take it to heart.

    By Geoff Calkins August 10, 2023
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    Calkins: Meet the most interesting woman in Memphis. (She’s 94 years old and has 19 kids.)

    Annie Ruth Taylor, 94, has 19 kids, 54 grandkids and 124 great-grandkids. OK, that’s just a rough count. But take a moment to meet the most interesting woman in Memphis — who lives in a most interesting house.

    By Geoff Calkins August 11, 2023
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    Calkins: Is there enough cash for the Grizzlies and the football stadium? Turns out, maybe not.

    It could be that there isn’t enough for money both FedExForum and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. And that is — at the very least — worrisome.

    By Geoff Calkins July 25, 2023
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    Calkins: Murphy the Shark is a 15-year-old with Down syndrome — and now, a hole-in-one.

    Murphy Culpepper has Down syndrome. He got a hole-in-one the other day. Here’s the story of how it happened — and why Murphy’s story needs to be shared. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 29, 2023
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    Calkins: Say a prayer for MLGW. Or maybe for those who depend on it?

    When Lexie Johnston checked her “Ceaseless Prayer” app Tuesday, she laughed out loud. It suggested she pray for MLGW. Yes, MLGW. It’s been that kind of week in Memphis. Or that kind of week, again.

    By Geoff Calkins August 15, 2023
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    Calkins: I never met Roy Herron. He inspires me, just the same.

    I never met Roy Herron. But I’m one of the thousands he touched. Herron — who died Sunday from injuries suffered in a Jet Ski accident earlier this month — left a legacy even more meaningful than his 26 years in public office. It’s a legacy of kindness, of showing up. 

     

    By Geoff Calkins July 12, 2023
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    Calkins: She fought off a second carjacking. Now this young Memphian wonders if it’s time to leave

    Madeline Johnson was carjacked almost a year ago. This weekend, it nearly happened again. Now this 25-year-old Memphis transplant is thinking about moving away from a city she has come to love.

    By Geoff Calkins July 01, 2023
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    Calkins: Jennifer Biggs brought us together for lunch again. Even though she was stuck in a hospital room.

    “Jennifer Biggs missed The Daily Memphian lunch Friday — because she is in the hospital with Stage 4 colon cancer. But it was fitting that 70 people came together, over delicious food, to wish Biggs well. They are a part (a small part!) of the joyous community that Biggs has built with her enthusiasm, her commitment and her words.”

    By Geoff Calkins June 24, 2023
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    Calkins: I’ve covered Memphis sports for 27 years. Now it’s time for something else.

    “I came to Memphis 27 years ago to cover sports, but, starting today, I’m going to be writing about something else. And I’m going to need your help.”

    By Geoff Calkins June 20, 2023
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    Calkins: Twenty-five games for Morant? That’s fine. The key is what happens next.

    Friday may have seemed like the end of a long wait for Memphis fans. But the real suspense starts now.

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    By Geoff Calkins June 17, 2023
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    Calkins: Dancing with scissors. How one woman is changing the city one snip at a time.

    Terri Bosby has presided over 50 ribbon-cuttings for the Greater Memphis Chamber this year, or more than two a week. At a difficult time in Memphis, Bosby is reminding us what determination and enthusiasm can do.

    By Geoff Calkins June 16, 2023
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    Columnist Geoff Calkins wins major writing award

    The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins wins the prestigious Gary Lundy Sports Writer of the Year award; John Varlas, Drew Hill also take victories in the annual TSWA state writing contest.

    By Tim Buckley June 10, 2023
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    Calkins: What the stunning PGA-LIV truce means for Memphis

    Jack Sammons was as surprised as anyone by the merger of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. He’s happy it could lead to the return of past champions like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson. Beyond that, what does it mean for Memphis?

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    FedEx Cup focuses on August as PGA Tour, LIV merger blindsides golf world

    By Geoff Calkins June 06, 2023
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    Calkins: Was Ja Morant saying goodbye to social media? Or was he saying something else?

    “To me, it didn’t sound like a farewell to social media. It sounded like someone in pain. ... Maybe the better question isn’t what the NBA will hand down, but how the league will help Morant go forward from here.”

    Related story:

    Deputies conduct wellness check on Ja Morant

    By Geoff Calkins May 24, 2023
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    Calkins: Now running for mayor of Memphis. The Rock?

    How about Justin Timberlake? Leslie Jones? William, Prince of Wales? No connection to Memphis is too tenuous to be mayor. Who would you choose?

    By Geoff Calkins May 22, 2023
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    Calkins: Ja Morant has the chance to cut gun violence in Memphis. Here is the plan.

    “Whenever Morant returns, and no matter what sort of discipline he serves, he should consider embracing a new role as a spokesperson against guns and gun violence.”

    By Geoff Calkins May 19, 2023

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