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Sports
The Memphis 901FC soccer team tied 1-1 with Loudoun United in the second game of Memphis' inaugural season on Saturday night at AutoZone Park. The first point in club history was scored late in the game by Elliot Collier. Next up, 901FC travels for a matchup with Bethlehem Steel on Sunday, March 24, in Chester, Pennsylvania. -
Memphis Tigers Football
Alan Cross keeps achieving dreams at the University of Memphis – this time it’s coaching
Alan Cross started his path as an NFL player at Memphis under Justin Fuente. Now, he's kicking off his coaching career under Mike Norvell.
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Arlington
Widening of U.S. 70 in Arlington to improve safety
After years of planning and development, the Town of Arlington is moving forward with pre-construction plans to widen a critical stretch of U. S. 70 between the Tenn. 385 exit and Airline Road.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis sports talk show focused on black fans and athletes finds home on SiriusXM
Larry Robinson and Howard Robertson, hosts of the nationally syndicated sports talk radio show focused on black voices, join SiriusXM as ambassadors of Memphis' creative potential.
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State Government
State lawmakers say charter school bill running into opposition
Gov. Bill Lee’s charter school authorization bill is hitting a wall as legislators get pushback from local school districts and others.
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Shelby County
MATA, riders at crossroads with proposal to expand transit on horizon
MATA riders want improved service, and officials hope its new transit plan can address their concerns. An additional $30 million in annual funding is needed to implement changes.
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Business
Downtown tourism development zone captures sales tax growth
A special tax financing district Downtown has ginned up more than $223 million since its inception in 2001, capturing sales tax growth for projects to lure more visitors.
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Geoff Calkins
Calkins: Johnny Manziel joins the Memphis Express. What could possibly go wrong?
Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is joining the Memphis Express. It could actually be (yes, I said it) fun!
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Sports
Quarterback Johnny Manziel assigned to Memphis Express
In need of help at quarterback, the Memphis Express signed Johnny Manziel, who will join the team on Sunday after his ban from the Canadian Football League
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Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies: Mike Conley, Griz fall to Bradley Beal, Wiz in shootout
Despite a big night from Mike Conley and a season-best one from Chandler Parsons, the Grizzlies caught the wrong end of a 135-128 shootout in Washington.
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Geoff Calkins
Calkins: Memphis Tigers lose the game, win the year
The Memphis Tigers won't be going to the NCAA Tournament this year after losing to Houston Saturday. But Penny Hardaway's first team has earned both affection and respect.
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High School Sports
Bearden ends East’s run in Class AAA despite stellar play by Wiseman
When it was winding down – when the clock was counting down the seconds on East High's magical state-tournament run – James Wiseman wasn't on the court.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
Memphis Tigers ditch game plan and almost overtake No. 11 Houston
Coach Penny Hardaway adjusted and ditched his gameplan late as the Tigers almost downed No. 11 Houston in the AAC Tournament semifinals.
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High School Sports
Chandler Lawson, Wooddale make history with victory over Fulton
Chandler Lawson earns family bragging rights with MVP performance at the Class AA state championship game Saturday in Murfreesboro and leading Wooddale to a 59-46 victory over Knoxville Fulton.
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Health Care
Opioid summit classifies addiction as brain disease, public health crisis
Addiction and substance abuse professionals are gathering at the Shelby County Opioid Summit this week to address what they define as a genetic brain disorder that has turned into a public health crisis.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
Isaiah Maurice found his place in Memphis in time for AAC Tournament
Isaiah Maurice found his place in the Memphis offense. He feels like he plays his best basketball during tournament time -- he showed that Friday night in the win over the UCF Knights.
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Geoff Calkins
Calkins: Memphis calls shot, destroys UCF, takes aim at Houston next
Memphis shows its toughness and swagger in routing UCF. But will that be enough to beat Houston? Saturday's game will be the ultimate test.
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Public Safety
Jail program teaches prisoners about entrepreneurship
A "Business Bonanza" at 201 Poplar Thursday gave youth offenders, ages 18-25, a chance to show off their entrepreneurial spirit as they plan for life beyond jail.
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Metro Daily Briefs
- Cookston's Memphis BBQ Co. to open Lake District restaurant
- Cafe featuring agave syrup to open in E. Memphis
- Humane Society to host annual Fast & The Furriest 5K Run
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Memphis Tigers Basketball
Defense shines for Tigers in blowout second round win over UCF
The Memphis Tigers defense had a season best performance in the win over the UCF Knights Friday afternoon and now faces top seed and No. 11 ranked Houston in the semifinals.
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Germantown
Germantown receives $7.25M appraisal for country club
Germantown leaders have received a $7.25 million appraisal for the Germantown Country Club property.
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Metro
John Kilzer’s death ruled suicide
A Minnesota medical examiner's office has ruled John Kilzer's death a suicide by hanging.
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Business
Boyd’s employment by FedEx Logistics missing from state disclosure form
Council member Berlin Boyd has worked for FedEx Logistics for seven months, taking in the time the FedEx division decided to relocate Downtown at Boyd's urging.
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Real Estate
Groundbreaking set for Grind City Brewing Co.
Renovation of a closed manufacturing plant into an $11 million brewery called Grind City Brewing Co. is to start on Friday, March 22.
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State Government
Towns trying to remove slavery from state Constitution
Saying he wants to blot out “one of the worst parts of our history,” state Rep. Joe Towns is renewing legislation to eliminate slavery and involuntary servitude from the Tennessee Constitution.
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