“I believe, and my team believes, this is the necessary remedy for decades of disinvestment and failed decisions under previous presidents and previous councils,” MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said at the Memphis City Council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5.
The ongoing public saga between the Tuohy family and former NFL player Michael Oher seems to have begun at least two years ago.
“Your property can be replaced, but human life can’t,” said Theresa Carlson, a public-information officer for the Memphis Police Department.
The council aired its concerns about what the city was receiving for transferring ownership, the future of the Southern Heritage Classic football game, how the City Council learned about the deal and more.
Richard Smith said Tuesday that the family could pull its pledged $50 million gift if the Memphis City Council doesn’t transfer ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis. Council member’s push for U of M foundation board seats could stall Liberty stadium dealRelated story:
The commission also passed recommendations for ordinance changes that would limit and control the locations of smoke or tobacco shops, hookah or smoker’s lounges, and discount stores around the city.
Wednesday’s matchup with VCU is one that’s crucial for a Tigers team whose next three games are all against teams ranked in the top 30 of KenPom (Texas A&M, Clemson and Virginia). Rick Stansbury on Memphis basketball attendance: ‘I’ve been disappointed’ Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis’ NCAA NET rankings, what it meansRelated stories:
When on the floor, Vince Williams Jr. simply does stuff. As simplistic and vague as that description sounds, it’s true.
The Memphis-based automotive parts retailer reported a better-than-expected increase in net income for the quarter.
Quandarius Richardson is scheduled to go to trial next year, and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office indicated Tuesday that his former co-defendant’s deal could have been a precursor to a tougher prosecution push for Richardson.
Russell Dyer, Jeff Jones and Jerry “Brett” Lemley are vying to be the next leader of the suburb’s district.
Roughly 30 faculty positions are expected to be cut. The largest number are likely in the Rosa Deal School of Arts.
An additional police officer, previously unidentified, was fired for his part in a traffic stop that occurred Jan. 7, the same night Tyre Nichols was stopped by MPD.
Prosecutors with the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said during a hearing Monday, Dec. 4, that law enforcement is still looking for the person who killed John Materna.
Tuesday’s hearing also revealed there may have been a second gun inside the venue.
Customers who want to go to Edge Alley just one more time only have a few days to do so.
Sheffield High’s Radarious Jackson and Southwind High’s Kelvin Perkins are named Mr. Football winners.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker JJ Russell had a career day in his first NFL start against the Carolina Panthers.
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The Tigers’ all-time leading rusher will officially be inducted on Dec. 5 during the Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas.Related story:
“It’s such a positive move for this area to have more competition. … I want fresh blood in the waters!” — Janette Richards about Hy-Vee grocery store chain eyeing Bartlett location
“I have a B.A. in English with a minor in history and political science from CBU. … I’ve never ever been asked to give to the school. Also, there used to be an endowment, the principal of which wasn’t supposed to be touched. … What’s happened to it is worth digging into.” — Marty Priola about CBU expected to notify faculty of deep cuts this week
“Some on the City Council cannot stomach the fact that they are unimportant to the success of the community. Let it go, Smiley. Everyone will be better off without your power hungry, poor decision-making in play.” — William Wilcox about Richard Smith: U of M ownership key ‘condition’ of $50M gift
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The U of M’s Center for Disaster Recovery and Resiliency will be tasked with securing funding for infrastructure improvements to help the area better weather future disasters.
“Some of these folks are here for the very first time, so it’s an opportunity for us to really showcase what Memphis has to offer our international visitors,” said Kevin Kane, president of Memphis Tourism.
Standouts from Brighton, Central, Kingsbury, Munford, Overton and Southwind recognized by the league’s coaches.Related Story:
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Grizzlies players Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams Jr.
“It’s expensive to hire security guards to protect your business,” said the owner of a local security firm, “but it’s more expensive not to.” Security is a local ‘growth industry,’ but industry struggles to find footingRelated story:
Within the contiguous U.S., temperatures have risen by 2.5°F since 1970, compared to a global average rise of about 1.7°F over the same period.
The ongoing public saga between the Tuohy family and former NFL player Michael Oher seems to have begun at least two years ago.
Baker Aika Renzo opened Wagashi Japanese Bakery in November to fill a culinary void in Memphis.
Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery chain is expanding into the South and has an application for a new store in Bartlett.
More than 20,000 people participated in the 22nd annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday morning, Dec. 2.Related story:
Writing for the Hallmark Channel was a bucket list job for Memphian April “Skyy” Blair. That dream becomes fully realized when “Magic in Mistletoe” airs Friday, Dec. 8, on the network.
“Mike Norvell and Florida State got left out? Memphis fans understand how that feels. The entire system of college sports is based on leaving universities out, no matter how deserving. Fairness has nothing to do with it.”
Host Greg Gaston, senior writer Tim Buckley and beat writers Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya all had plenty to say on the latest edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston.