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Under construction: laboring Grizzlies thumped at home by Timberwolves
If – as star guard Desmond Bane said – the Memphis Grizzlies are “still a work in progress early in the season,” the labor is clearly wearing on the team’s mentality. “Pissed. Guys are definitely...
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Jim Holt set to retire after guiding Memphis in May for 25 years
James L. “Jim” Holt, who has served as president/CEO of the Memphis in May International Festival for 25-plus years, will retire effective January 31, 2024. “I have been contemplating retirement for a...
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Restoration of Historic Melrose High School taking shape
by Florence M. Howard A multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the old Melrose High School has received a major financial boost thanks to $3 million in federal funding. U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis...
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‘Songsgiving’ delivered!
Billed as “An Evening of Praise and Thanksgiving,” “Songsgiving” at New Life of Memphis Church, 6825 Holmes Rd., was as good as advertised. The Sunday night (November 19) affair began about 6 p.m. and...
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Gov. Lee proposes extending school voucher program statewide, to all students...
by Marta W. Aldrich — Gov. Bill Lee proposed Tuesday to take Tennessee’s education voucher program statewide, starting with up to 20,000 students who would get taxpayer money next school year to attend...
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Area crime concerns reverberate amid pain and need for solutions
Fielding questions as family members and supporters of victims of violence gathered for the annual Season of Remembrance event, Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy outlined law enforcement...
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From Swingler to Ajanaku, The TSD mission continues
“To uphold the principle of equality of opportunity in employment, education, politics, and all fields of human endeavor.” – L.O. Swingler, the Tri-State Defender’s founding editor It was a mission...
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Grizzlies find the winning track – finally – at home
It’s only happened four times this season and – before Wednesday night – not once on the Memphis Grizzlies homecourt at the FedExForum. With streamers finally falling from the rafters, the Grizzlies...
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Former ambassador and Republican politician sues to block Tennessee voting law
NASHVILLE — Former Ambassador to Poland and longtime Tennessee Republican politician Victor Ashe sued state election officials on Wednesday over a law he claims is so vague that he could be prosecuted...
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Newcomer Jaylen Nowell provides spark as Grizzlies beat Mavs 108-94
DALLAS — A week after signing a 10-day contract to shore up the Memphis roster, Jaylen Nowell scored 19 points and helped the Grizzlies beat Dallas 108-94 on Friday night with Mavericks superstar Luka...
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Tigers fail to stand up to Ole Miss’ second-half push
In the latest test of his team’s ability to grade out as a winner in the self-described “tough schedule” head coach Penny Hardaway put together, the University of Memphis Tigers fell to Ole Miss...
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Cyclones, Tigers and dueling aspirations set for the Liberty Bowl
The University of Memphis’ 2023 postseason bowl appearance will be a “backyard” experience against an Iowa State team eager to build upon a turn-around season. The Tigers (9-3) will take on the...
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LeMoyne-Owen seniors showcase knowledge and skills during Capstone presentations
Mothers and fathers, grandparents, siblings and cousins, aunts as well as uncles sat alongside other family members and friends during the Senior Capstone Presentations at LeMoyne-Owen College on...
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County Commission plugs funding gap for Whitehaven Stem Center
Shelby County Commissioners Monday (Dec. 4) unanimously agreed to provide an additional $1.55 million to shore up a funding shortfall on the soon-to-be construction of the Whitehaven High School STEM...
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Actions during and ‘beyond the call of duty’ draw praise in wake of a mass...
Dr. L. LaSimba M. Gray Jr., pastor emeritus of New Sardis Baptist Church, and his wife, Carol Gray, recently directed a letter of commendation to Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis regarding the...
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Rate hike: Monthly MLGW bill to jump about $5 for most customers
Seeking to improve reliability and mitigate outages, Memphis City Council members Tuesday (Dec. 5) agreed to a 12 percent electrical rate increase spread over three years. The increased funds will be...
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TSU student will walk to receive doctorate after ‘medical miracle’
NASHVILLE – Pearl McKnight assumed she’d continue her educational journey in a wheelchair after a 2010 diagnosis of Cryptococcal Meningitis. As a result, she was left paralyzed from the waist down on...
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Taking stock of the push for Universal Education Savings Accounts
The push for Universal Education Savings Accounts or ESAs in Tennessee is heating up. Universal Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are a relatively recent development in the educational choice landscape...
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For Memphian Skyy Blair, writing for Hallmark is a bucket-list check
by Florence M. Howard — “Writing for Hallmark was on my writer bucket list,” said Memphis screenwriter April “Skyy” Blair, whose first film – “Magic in Mistletoe” – debuts on the Hallmark Channel amid...
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Women’s Foundation, supporters continue to deliver for 38126
With ample support, including from the Booker T. Washington High School girls’ basketball team, the Women’s Foundation of Greater Memphis’ South City Mobile Food Drive recently came through – again –...
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