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Be ready to break a sweat. Today’s hot stuff includes a new space for Sylvamo, a free program aimed at food deserts and Mickey Mouse. Oh, and the weather.
We’re celebrating Ida B. Wells; some vaccinations become mandatory; and Tennessee is definitely making national news — and the late-night talk shows.
Plus, Wright says we’re wrong, a remediation could lead to a renaissance and Iris will bloom elsewhere.
We don’t have a lot of lots, but we do have a report of hepatitis A. And if you defeated a multimillion-dollar corporation, what would you take on next?
MLGW takes its first step to leave TVA, restaurants go on vacation and a $750,000 payout to a former City of Memphis employee. Plus, thoughts on Tigers and Grizzlies basketball.
Opera Memphis plans to leave East Memphis; Collierville looks to create more of a destination; and local health experts say we’re at the start of another surge.
We’ve got pediatricians protesting, a huge new collection of music to hear, and the U of M and Larry Brown are Facebook official. Plus, we can drink from public water fountains again.
Local health experts have new advice as Delta’s impact grows. Plus, we’re looking at the evolution of ‘the office,’ a Classic take and finding the key to someone’s heart.
A battle for the underground continues while Brothers are taking to the sky.
We’re looking out for a new surge on the horizon, what laws go into effect this month and a historic proposal in Olive Branch.
We’ll soon see new faces at the National Civil Rights Museum as well as Memphis-area schools. Plus, there could be an Original Project in Orange Mound and what’s hotter than hot?
Bobby Rush and Rhodes College are giving us the red, white and blues, we’re seeing a mosaic of color in Binghampton, and will you cross the bridge for burning lights?
The Memphis Zoo is changing with the times, a large apartment project is underway in Binghampton and the City of Memphis has launched a slate of neighborhood improvements.
We’re watching our Penny and bridge repairs; there’s good news on the coronavirus front and Torchy’s has some hot spots.
We’re on pins and needles about Penny Hardaway. Plus, we’re talking about how to treat long-haulers and a great deal on a house in Binghampton.
We’re adjusting our FedExpectations, and a hospital deal is almost done — but docs want a delay instead. Plus, a very happy birthday to the Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane.
A new gas station is being grandfathered in, rescue funds are going to public safety, and maybe you’re ❤️🔥🌮?
A state-of-the-art school is raising the question of addition, the U of M is looking to recruits and commitments and we’re tracking new cases of the Delta variant.
With several commissioners absent, Shelby County residents get back a penny, although it may be short-lived. Plus, the crack is gone and if you’re looking for livers, we found them.
The pandemic’s paradox is workers then and now; plus, how an earlier outbreak is still helping Memphis almost 30 years later and we need to slow down.
Justin Timberlake is listening to local students’ songs, Bartlett is blowing up over inflatables and the Delta variant does not seem to be contained here.
West Cancer is literally bringing the receipts, the County Commission could get sued for a penny and local suburbs may feel shortchanged by rescue funds.
Plus, a landmark conflict in Evergreen, the DMC is aiming high and budget season continues.
About 60 people in Shelby County who got vaccinated were still hospitalized with COVID-19. We’re also talking about tax and fee increases, a possible snub for Shelby County Schools and I-55 travel times.