How Cooper-Young got gussied up
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Every day, 5,500 cars travel down Southern Avenue, the Cooper-Young’s neighborhood’s southernmost boundary. For many years, that stretch of road might have been described as neglected or even blighted, with broken glass and trash littering the area between the sidewalk and the street. And then the Cooper Young Garden Club got involved. Today, The Daily Memphian’s Nick Lingerfelt joins us to talk about . Plus:
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Bringing local players back to U of M basketball
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College basketball is over for the season, and the transfer portal -- that exciting period where the coaches were trying to get the best talent, the players were trying to find the best teams and the fans were trying to determine their team’s chances -- closed yesterday. Sports writer John Varlas joins us today to talk about . Plus:
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Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty
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Last week, . But the Memphis court case raised as many questions as it answered. Today, public safety reporter Aarron Fleming is here to talk about the accused, Trenton Abston, his Alford plea and other interesting facets of the case. Plus:
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Soccer and city budget season kick off
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This week brings the beginning of budget season and also the kick-off party for the new Memphis FC United Soccer League Two team. And, not to give it all away, but at least one of those things makes an appearance on one of our bingo cards. Digital director Holly Whitfield joins us today to talk about . Plus:
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A weekend of food
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If there’s one thing happening this weekend, it’s food. More specifically, it’s a bunch of food festivals. Today, digital producer Kelsey Bowen joins us to talk about what looks, and sounds, good. Plus:
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New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff's case
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For the past three years, the civil suit brought by Tyre Nichols’ family against the City of Memphis has wound its way through the court system. The trial is currently scheduled for November, and this week, including a list of potential witnesses and experts who could be called to testify. Sam Hardiman joins us in the studio to talk about what the documents could mean for the case. We’ll also talk briefly about . Plus:
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Kratom comes to the state's consciousness
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Earlier this month, Memphis Grizzlies player for trafficking an illegal substance. Clarke’s arrest was due, in part, to a natural botanical that originates from Southeast Asia and can either be a sedative or a stimulant, depending on the dosage. It’s been illegal in Arkansas since 2016 but it is still legal in Tennessee. For now. Joining us today is state house reporter Noah McLane to tell us : What it is, where you get it, what the Tennessee General Assembly is considering doing about it and even how to say it. Plus:
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Prince Mongo, Minglewood and unleaseable space
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. . . Those are some of the buildings that have recently been sold or are currently for sale. Today, commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby is here to tell us not only what’s going on with those transactions, but what makes commercial real estate such a fun and interesting beat. Plus:
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A week to celebrate Girls Inc., LeMoyne-Owen and realtors
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This week begins with a public question: How should AI-related property-tax revenue be spent? The Memphis City Council is asking citizens to weigh in Monday, April 13. There’s also a Shelby County Commission meeting, a luncheon to celebrate Girls Inc. of Memphis turning 80, a fundraising gala for LeMoyne-Owen College and an award ceremony for realtors. Plus, the start of early voting and our first opportunity to see the new Memphis Tigers football team at work. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about . Plus:
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Counter culture takes center stage
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It’s time to get your counter-culture on. Some of the highlights this weekend include Tattoo Fest at Graceland Exhibition Center (with more than 200 tattoo artists from around the country), the Spirit Fest Metaphysical, Holistic, & Crystal Expo, a music festival featuring only tribute bands and a Shelby County “Star Trek” day celebration. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about . Plus:
info_outlineLast year, Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was charged with seven counts of federal bribery and tax evasion charges. This week, he pleaded guilty to five of them. Today, veteran reporter Bill Dries joins us to talk about it, including Dries’ surprise that Ford pleaded guilty after long professing his innocence.
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- The Grizzlies trade Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah
- Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the suburb to look into eliminating property taxes
- A Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands