River Parks: Unauthorized bluff tree-cutting was ‘vandalism’
A Mississippi tree service owner says Steve Harvey’s wife, Marjorie Harvey, told him she had permission to remove the two large magnolias, even though they were on public land.
Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
A gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before killing himself in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport, police said, in the latest in a spate of mass shootings after a relative lull during the pandemic.
‘Design Star’ prepares to film her new show, with Memphis in the mix
Carmeon Hamilton’s HGTV show will likely be a six-episode “docu-style series” that shines a light on the city from her perspective.
Coronavirus: Fewer than 200 new cases reported
The 183 cases come from 3,457 cases, giving the day a positivity rate of 5.3%.
500 ways to support health care heroes
The goal is to receive commitments for 500 gifts in 24 hours.
About Town: Downtown businesses look to post-pandemic life
A new grocery store, a hotel, a barbershop and an update about Tom Lee Park meant one neighborhood rose to the top for this week’s About Town.
Germantown mixed-use projects pivot to post-pandemic plans
Several mixed-use projects in Germantown are looking forward more than a year after the start of the pandemic.
Grab your popcorn as the face of St. Benedict athletics calls it a day
Sharon Masterson’s goal in 33 years was always to be an advocate for the student-athletes and the “best school in the world.”
Flooded Germantown homeowners got no promises, assessor says
The Shelby County tax assessor said on “Behind The Headlines” that Germantown homes reflect an increase in values in this year’s reappraisal despite 2019 flooding in some parts of the city. He also discussed a change in the valuation of commercial property and his call for a reappraisal every other year.
Friday Night Stripes: Storylines to watch in the Memphis spring game
Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield’s first spring game will be part scrimmage, part festival for the fans.
City, county leaders debate linking $17/hour minimum wage to PILOTs
Proposals by Memphis City Council members and Shelby County commissioners emerged during a second joint meeting Thursday of the two bodies. But other elected officials expressed concern that just talking about changes in economic development incentives could put the city and county at a disadvantage.
Memphis delegation takes UTHSC to task for 70 layoffs
Eight of the 19 members sign letter asking for workers to be reinstated.
Opinion: When the name is wrong, the smell is no rose
‘“Liberty” works in Philadelphia, where Bud Dudley and the Liberty Bowl came from, but it has no unique meaning in Memphis.’
Metro
City, county leaders debate linking $17/hour minimum wage to PILOTs
Proposals by Memphis City Council members and Shelby County commissioners emerged during a second joint meeting Thursday of the two bodies. But other elected officials expressed concern that just talking about changes in economic development incentives could put the city and county at a disadvantage.
Neighborhoods Whitehaven school’s ‘store’ rewards positive behavior
Business
Airport buckles up for more flights
Passenger traffic is steadily increasing at Memphis International Airport. However, people arriving in the city may find it tougher to arrange ground transportation at the airport.
Downtown Hyatt Centric brings something old, something new to Downtown
Sports
Memphis 901 FC to face CBU in preseason fundraiser
The USL club also will face two teams in exhibition games.
High School Sports Thursday prep report: Houston soccer hands Lausanne its first loss
Food
Burger and bourbon go down easy in the elegant Chez Philippe
A small upside to the tragedy and travails of the past year is that for a few more weeks, you can eat food as simple as a cheeseburger in the lap of luxury.
Suburbs
Country Club developers submit slightly smaller plan to Germantown
Developers of the Germantown Country Club submitted a plan to Germantown that is slightly smaller than the one previously discussed.
Neighborhoods
Baron’s Man Cave reopening Downtown
Owner Dara Vongphrachanh said the Paycheck Protection Program loan and Our Beautiful Comeback Grant were “lifelines” for her business.
Arts & Culture
Herrington: The ladder as Tennessee’s state tool? An idea right out of a Memphis artist’s pocket
Dolph Smith studied and taught at what became the Memphis College of Art. Making the ladder Tennessee’s state tool was his idea. Mr. Smith didn’t go to Nashville. But he did write a letter.
Opinion
Opinion: Overton’s short golf course made long memories
It was 1947 when junior golfers were invited to the Ritz Theater at the corner of Poplar and Evergreen for a movie introduction to the game. A couple of hours later, after a short walk or bus ride to Overton Park Golf Course, we gathered at the practice area behind No. 1 green.
Podcasts
Expectations for the Grizzlies’ upcoming road trip
What is a realistic outlook for the Grizzlies' upcoming seven-game road trip?