Memphis audience angry, anxious about Medicaid block grant proposal
Dozens speak out against Gov. Bill Lee's block grant plan for TennCare at the University of Memphis.
Levi’s, Justin Timberlake gift Stax Music Academy Songwriting Lab
Justin Timberlake and other musicians collaborated for two days in August with students at Stax Music Academy and with help from the Levi’s Music Project – and a $100,000 donation from JT himself – have provided a huge boost to the academy’s work.
DeBerry puts his record on the line for Harris challenge
State Rep. John DeBerry's stances in favor of restricting abortion and in support of education vouchers are well-known, and he won't change his mind even though 2020 election challenger Torrey Harris is highlighting the incumbent's voting record.
AAC Media Day: Injuries, Wiseman bulks up and Hardaway clarifies national championship quote
James Wiseman said he's added some more muscle thanks to a new diet and exercise regimen. His growth and other nuggets from Monday's AAC media day.
JPMorgan Chase investing $3M in Frayser, Whitehaven
The $3 million grant will go toward creating more small business and affordable housing opportunities in Frayser and Whitehaven.
City Council debates residency requirement for police, fire
Memphis City Council members appear divided on the idea of hiring police officers and firefighters from outside Shelby County.
Metro
Ghost Mob gang leader convicted of federal racketeering murder charge
The weeklong jury trial in Memphis federal court ended with the conviction of Ghost Mob leader Vincent Grant for the 2019 murder of a fellow gang member.
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Education U of M raises tuition
Business
Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale
Tony Alexander, president and director of MIME, said the entertainment group does not plan to leave the city, but is ‘testing the waters’ on selling its Union Avenue real estate.
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Sports
Grizzlies Insider: How will Memphis use NBA Draft picks?
The Grizzlies’ selections near the back of the second round should make a couple NBA Draft avenues more likely.
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Premium High School Sports Newcomer Joshua Huggins brings tremendous potential to Briarcrest hoops
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball to begin home-and-home series with Utah State
Food
Dine with Pride: Drag brunch celebrates parade’s Grand Marshals
Chef Eli Townsend said he always looks forward to the Grand Marshal brunch: “It’s the bittersweet closing of Pride Fest and our last opportunity to celebrate ourselves in this way until next year.”
Suburbs
Bailey: It was busy in the ’burbs this week
This past week, Horn Lake held its elections, Bartlett opened a new coffeehouse and a suburb dealt with calls to another big party. Meanwhile, cities are wrapping up the annual budget review.
Arts & Culture
‘Mystic Pizza,’ ‘A Bronx Tale,’ ‘Ain’t Misbehavin'” coming to Memphis stages
Tony Award-winning musicals, dark comedies and a look into life during the pandemic are on stage this month at Memphis theaters.
Opinion
Morris: Be a friend
“We often say loneliness is a public health crisis, and it is. I see it daily. People come to Church Health for physical ailments, but many times what they are really suffering from is isolation.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”