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Tigers Hold Off Tulane, 77-64

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Published Feb. 18, 2010 at 8:56 a.m.

Despite an injury to guard Elliott Williams, the Memphis Tigers toppled Tulane Wednesday night in New Orleans. Frank Murtaugh has more ...

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herenton cohen

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Published Feb. 18, 2010 at 8:50 a.m.

Jackson Baker sets up the Herenton-Cohen grudge match in this week's cover story ... [image-1] ...

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Grudge Match

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The Herenton-Cohen race for Congress is a throwdown, but what's it all about, really? ... by Jackson Baker ... Willie Herenton's congressional campaign kickoff, scarcely more than a week after it occurred, is already a signal event in Memphis history. Herenton, the battle-scarred former mayor, faced a crowd of mainly African-American supporters in the ballroom of the University of Memphis-area Holiday Inn and reminded those present that he had broken down barriers by becoming the city's first

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Going Rogue

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Published Feb. 18, 2010 at 5:00 a.m.

Having a "conversation" with Shelby County residents about consolidation is like having a conversation with your spouse or significant other about your relationship ... You can talk yourself into believing you're being grown up and tactful, but sooner or later — probably sooner — you are going to be in deep trouble ... Might as well come right out and say, "Does this new dress make me look fat?" or "You know, that marriage therapist on Oprah said some interesting things" or "I'm thinking of

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Emergency Surgery

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Published Feb. 18, 2010 at 5:00 a.m.

Could splitting responsibility for the Med and the Memphis City Schools be the answer to both funding crises? ... by Mary Cashiola ... Here's an interesting prescription, er, proposition. Last week, the City Council voted to postpone allocating a much needed $2 million to the Regional Medical Center. Instead of the emergency infusion, some council members saw an opportunity for what could only be called an experimental treatment. "What we've been talking about is switching the responsibility,"

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Zippin To Green Bay

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Published Feb. 18, 2010 at 5:00 a.m.

The city and Save Libertyland prepare for the historic roller coaster to move to Green Bay ... by Natalie Mayo ... Memphians will soon be able to get a free ride on the Zippin Pippin. The only catch is: They'll have to go to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to do so. The city of Green Bay became interested in buying the former Libertyland ride, the country's second-oldest wooden roller coaster and Elvis' favorite, in January. And like the Zippin Pippin itself in its prime, things are moving quickly. The

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Love, L.A. Style

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Published Feb. 18, 2010 at 5:00 a.m.

by Chris Herrington ... Garry Marshall is best known as the director of Pretty Woman and is beloved by me solely for his supporting turn in Albert Brooks' Lost in America. But at heart, this Hollywood vet is a TV guy, having honed his craft for slight, easily digestible comedy as a writer/director/producer for such hit series as The Odd Couple, Happy Days, and Laverne & Shirley. Marshall's filmography also includes a couple of writing credits for Love, American Style. That forgettable series

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Deadline today to file for Shelby County sheriff's race

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Published Feb. 18, 2010 at 1:00 a.m.

The potential field vying for Shelby County Sheriff Mark Luttrell's job includes two former Memphis Police directors, a retired sheriff's deputy, and two men who lost to Luttrell in general elections. Luttrell has filed to run for county mayor ...

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February 18, 2010

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Published Feb. 18, 2010 at 1:00 a.m.

25 years ago: Another year like the last one, Kevin Doyle said, and there won't be any shops or restaurants left on Beale Street ...

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Luttrell files for Shelby County mayor, has campaign fund lead

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Published Feb. 17, 2010 at 12:26 p.m.

Sheriff Mark Luttrell filed paperwork to run for Shelby County mayor Wednesday as the best-funded candidate in the race and the one whose résumé includes victories in countywide elections ...

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