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Third time’s not a charm for Wanda Halbert’s revenue reports, DeSoto County DA wants to “stop Memphis” and we’ve got an update on FedExForum renovations.
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Third time’s not a charm for Wanda Halbert’s revenue reports, DeSoto County DA wants to “stop Memphis” and we’ve got an update on FedExForum renovations.
Gov. Bill Lee and Metro Nashville officials are scheduled to cut the proverbial ribbon Thursday afternoon, raising the question of when Memphis and Shelby County officials will do the same outside FedExForum.
Wouldn’t it be nice if the Tigers went into conference tournament week on a winning streak continuing Thursday at East Carolina? Wouldn’t it feel like all things are possible? This season can be salvaged.
The matchup against the Pirates is another that the Tigers can’t afford to lose if they hope to have a chance of cracking into the top four of the AAC standings to earn a double-bye in next month’s AAC Tournament. Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya and Martin on Memphis’ postseason hopes, loss of Malcolm DandridgeRelated story:
Under its veteran coach in his first year at ECS, the Eagles have found their mojo after a so-so start and enter state tournament play with plenty of positive momentum.
In particular, the assistant professor honed in on theater as a way to resist calls for what Fleming describes as “Black patience” or for Black people to suffer and wait patiently to receive equal rights.
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discuss their level of belief in the Tigers, the team’s postseason fate and the impact of Malcolm Dandridge’s absence.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennesee is moving into the Commonwealth building, Fun City Adventure Park is coming to Cross Creek, and three multifamily buildings were bought for $1.28 million by Porch Tree LLC.
State comptroller is sending an audit team to Halbert’s office, MLGW looks to the future and an indoor amusement park is coming soon.
Germantown rezoned two parcels Monday, that puts mostly residential zoning on its eastern border.
In September of last year, the Memphis athletic department launched its trailblazers initiative to honor each sport’s first Black athlete to play for the Tigers.
There was no place Josh Ashpole would’ve rather popped the question to his girlfriend of six years than at a Tigers game inside FedExForum. Tigers Basketball Insider: Penny Hardaway says court storms getting ‘a little too violent’Related story:
Alvin Crawford came home to Memphis to share his story of growing up in Orange Mound, traveling the segregated South as a musician and becoming the first Black graduate of University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
This week’s column offers a fistful of quick observations on recent on-court trends that have at least some relevance going forward.
The EDGE Small Business Incentives Advisory Committee — with members from Global Cafe, Crosstown Concourse, Trap Fusion and beyond — met for the first time to collaborate on how to help local business owners.
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway weighs in on one of the hottest topics in college basketball.
Collierville leaders examined a rezoning that would move Principle Toyota to the suburb. They also refused a resident’s request for goats and sheep on his property in the southeast quadrant of town.
The Lake District developer’s last-ditch plan is denied, the Grizzlies get booed and the broken escalators at the Central Library may finally get fixed.
The City of Memphis has struggled to maintain the escalators and elevators at the area’s largest library for years, frequently calling in a repair company to fix them before opting for replacement.
If county officials know where waste comes from and where it ends up, they can send less of it to Shelby County’s five landfills and meet local climate goals.
“The Memphis Tigers need Nae’Qwan Tomlin to continue playing like he did Sunday against FAU if they’re to have any shot at the NCAA Tournament.”
In the middle of the pandemic, Jack and Henry Perkins decided to make a gin with a flavor profile more palatable to Americans.
Memphis Tourism asked the Metropolitan Memphis Hotel and Lodging Association’s political action committee to amend campaign finance filings after The Daily Memphian questioned why it had not disclosed political donations on its federal tax returns.
Jordan Goodwin talked about his opportunity with the Grizzlies on Monday morning, and what it was like to play against Jacob Gilyard and Vince Williams Jr. in college.
Upadhyaya has a new No. 1 team on his ballot. And it’s one that Memphis fans are plenty familiar with.