Convention center update clears midpoint
Memphis Convention Center renovation stands at 51% and has moved into its perhaps most visible stage. Crews are opening holes for new windows and clearing the way for truck access.
Daily Memphian adds executive editor
Ronnie Ramos has more than 30 years in media leadership experience.
Residency ad hoc committee gets Shelby County Commission approval
Shelby County Commission Chairman Mark Billingsley will establish an ad hoc committee to clarify the county's residency requirements for county employees.
‘Parasite,’ ‘Irishman’ named 2019’s best films by Southeastern critics
The Southeastern Film Critics Association makes their picks for the 2019's best films and performances. Chris Herrington shares his ballot.
Carrier Corp. wants to inject partially treated wastewater into aquifer
Carrier Corporation's request to inject treated wastewater into the Memphis Sand aquifer will get a review Dec. 10 by the Shelby County Groundwater Quality Control Board.
Weise, Gillespie separated by vouchers as House District 97 race takes off
House District 97 Republican candidates Brandon Weise and John Gillespie are taking different stands on education vouchers, with Weise opposing them and Gillespie declining to say exactly where he stands on the governor’s initiative.
County Commission approves policy to allocate suburban school funds
A new policy approved by the Shelby County Commission will make it easier for suburban school systems to tap into capital improvement funds.
Carrefour at The Gateway revised outline plan approved
Germantown aldermen approved Carrefour at the Gateway's revised outline plan Monday night. The mixed-use deelopment will include retail, office, residential and hotel components.
Register of Deeds will get funds to manage records
Nearly two months after Shelby County Register of Deeds Shelandra Ford threatened to stop overseeing the management of documents for other elected officials, she left the County Commission meeting Monday, Dec. 9, with the money she said she needed.
Metro
DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator’ act
Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.
On the Record Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case
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Business
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.
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Sports
Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case
Allen entered a guilty plea in Poinsett County Circuit Court on May 27.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself
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Food
New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.
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Suburbs
DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator’ act
Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.
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Arts & Culture
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.
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Opinion
Guest Column: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
“The DOWD Award de-emphasizes industry achievement and places greater importance on commitment to our neighbors. These trailblazers show up for Memphis outside the spotlight.”
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Harry’s Pizza
Today’s puzzle is the pizza from Harry’s Italian Restaurant in Millington and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.