State historic tax credits could be especially beneficial in Memphis, particularly Downtown, where buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places are eligible for the credits.
Memphis game designer Reuben Brunson debuts his second concept, a new, fast-paced card game called Litter Box, which he thinks may just be a big hit.
The Memphis Safe Task Force is a hot political topic, and we’ve got recs for ribs and fall coffees.
Standard Construction is looking to move farther away from residential homes in Collierville to a more industrial area within the suburb.
Also in the roundup: Commissioner Rhonda O’Dell’s second letter about Edmund Ford Jr., “Souls to the Polls” rallies worked to boost the early vote turnout Saturday and Pearson and Molder make appeals beyond party lines.
In a town where you can get your ribs wet or dry, you might not even know there’s another option — glazed.
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin break down the Tigers 31-17 loss at Tulane and how it impacts the American Conference race.
Competition for Dragons, Saints and Tigers gets underway Tuesday in Murfreesboro.
Standouts from Bolton, ECS, Mansassas and MUS are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
MASE, Fairley, Covington, Munford, Central, Southwind, Whitehaven and Briarcrest are the area schools ranked in the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s rankings.
“I love Memphis. But loving this city doesn’t mean staying quiet about where we’re failing. Women living miles from excellent cancer care can struggle to get a mammogram, afford follow-up testing or find a ride to treatment. We should be embarrassed.”
With early voting underway in Shelby County, federal officials touted the Memphis Safe Task Force while Democratic congressional nominees vowed to scrutinize the operation.
Also happening this week: The Memphis Tigers basketball team plays their first exhibition game.
“Welcome to Memphis and St. Jude, Mr. Lassauzet.” — Suzanne Sorrentino about Move to Memphis achieves two lifetime goals: A dream job and citizenship
“Memphis needs this kind of thinking — and economic input!” — Robert Gordon about Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
“Per the link, the two states with more bankruptcies are Alabama (#1) and Mississippi (#2). That medical debt is the top reason cited for most bankruptcies (US is the only country with this problem) and that these top three states never expanded Medicare under the ACA, there may be something more in that bankruptcy number than ‘education.’” — Aaron Prather about Opinion: Financial literacy isn’t optional. Getting it right shouldn’t be either.
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None of the nine state appointees poised to take control of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system will say whether they intend to act on the superintendent hiring timeline included in documents most of them voted to accept. Related content:
Rene Lassauzet has been ALSAC’s senior vice president of brand creative for about a year-and-a-half. During that time, he’s immersed himself in the world of St. Jude, fulfilled his longtime dream of becoming an American citizen and settled into a community he has no plans to leave.
The Memphis offense picked the wrong night to have its worst performance of the season.
At Tsunami, the pork and lemongrass meatballs appeared on the menu as an appetizer. They also found their way onto a “secret” menu, thanks to an unexpected request.
“I can’t imagine the destruction he’s left behind. It’s repulsive,” a former employee said.
In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.
“For me, a regular mom with nothing to prove, just coming up with Top Five List topics sounded like fun.”
The mix of early voting and campaigns watching the turnout while trying to mobilize their voters and partisans is the main topic of conversation on “Behind The Headlines.”
Today’s puzzle features Home Place Pastures products on display inside a local Kroger grocery store and was provided by Home Place Pastures.