Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said the storm that blew in Saturday evening was the 7th most destructive by outage minutes in the utility’s history. 600 employees and contractors working on power restoration, MLGW saysRelated content:
When the TVA Board of Directors approved the new rate class for data centers in Memphis on Aug. 20, it held back some important information.
Poplar Plaza wants people to spend some “dwell time” at the shopping center and a new bakery brings pies and sweet treats Downtown.
All Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses will close Monday, Aug. 24, due to a destructive weekend storm. Collierville Schools delayed start times Monday, but no other suburban school systems had changed schedules.
Robert “Prince Mongo” Hodges had an interesting history as a property owner, and some of his buildings are still listed for sale.
Houston High jumps into Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s state rankings after a big win Friday against Germantown.
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Houston, KIPP and Southwind are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Charles Roberts talks about his medical career, advances in childhood cancer research, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and meeting one of the most important figures in U.S. men’s ice hockey history.
Bob’s Bakery may be tiny and fairly nondescript, but the items in the case are anything but. And if you longingly remember the pies at the Wilson Cafe, you’re in luck.
Millennials are finding time to be a little crafty and picking up the same hobbies — like sewing and baking — their grandmothers might have enjoyed.
Memphians have been given a false choice: either accept AI data center development without safeguards or be left behind. Memphis must treat clean air, clean water and affordable energy as non-negotiable, as other cities and regions have.
“Some of my neighbors feel unheard, and that is a gap we have to close. But a blanket moratorium fixes none of the problems. It stops new construction jobs and increases in the tax base while leaving the plants already running exactly where they are.”
Also in the political roundup: more from state Senator Brent Taylor on Behind The Headlines, a closer look at the 5th Congressional District Democratic primary results and Mongo’s campaign art.
The Monday, Aug. 24, session of the Shelby County Commission is the last of the four-year term for eight of the 13 commissioners. Here is a rundown of the old commission versus the new body that takes office Sept. 1 and a few last-minute moves on Monday’s agenda.
Also happening this week: Germantown appoints a new school board member.
“I will miss seeing him every morning.” — Fred Culver about Calkins: Another day, another cyclist killed by a car. This time, it was ‘The Dancing Man.’
“Metropolis has a horrible reputation in Nashville. I’m not sure why we’re giving them a foot in the door here.” — Christopher Holland about Crosstown Concourse introduces surveillance-powered parking system
“Those November elections in Collierville are going to be wild!!!” — Justin Johnson about Suburban November ballot becomes clear
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The Redbirds were unable to secure a series split in 17th loss to Jumbo Shrimp.
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Quentin Ratliff, 39, was known in Olive Branch as “The Dancing Man.” He was killed by a car Friday morning. It was the latest tragedy in a brutal week for cyclists across the South.
The East Memphis shopping center has a new leasing strategy: “dwell time.”
The Dragons — ranked first in the Daily Memphian preseason Dandy Dozen and fifth in the state in Class 6A — had planned on roaring out of the gate like the storm that pushed Saturday’s scheduled kickoff back 90 minutes.
In this recipe, a sauteed mixture of corn and tomatoes is served atop a bed of creamy rice grits for a tasty side dish or a vegetarian main.
Fire Chief John Selberg released a statement Saturday. It was the first time he’d spoken out since being placed on leave Aug. 10 and retiring Aug. 20.
Owner and local restaurateur Karen Carrier will open the Victorian lounge to the public once again Friday, Sept. 25 — something she’s done about once a quarter for the past couple of years.
“Addressing the domestic violence part of our violent crime challenge must involve providing more support for domestic violence victims, more accountability for the perpetrators and efforts to change behavior.”
Josh Mutchnick and Jamaurin “Vino” Wright join Holly Whitfield to talk about JEM Dining’s first three years and their plans for the Edgy Tomato Fest.
Today’s puzzle features an historic photo from the construction of the Downtown trolley line. Jodie Vance provided the photo.