Herrington: Grizzlies trade chatter, Anderson/Casspi injuries, Caboclo’s return
It's NBA Trade Deadline week and the Grizzlies seem primed to make a move. Looking over the latest scuttle and some other on- and off-court news from the weekend.
Despite closing plan, Electrolux more than meets PILOT commitment
Despite plans to shut down in two years, Electrolux scored more than enough points to stay in compliance with terms of its tax abatement agreement with Memphis and Shelby County.
Republican House leaders plan police oversight board restrictions
House Republican leaders are proposing legislation that would strip city boards of the ability to subpoena witnesses and documents and limit ability of cities to appoint members based on demographics.
Germantown strives to nurture students’ emotional well-being
Germantown Municipal School District includes social and emotional learning as part of its curriculum. As the district heads into its sixth year, leaders want to continue to improve on the district's foundation.
Council weighs MLGW rate hikes, reviews rules for vacancies
Memphis City Council members are expected to vote Tuesday on a set of gas, electric and water rate hikes that would raise the average residential utility bill 10.5 percent over a five-year period with no rate hike until January 2020.
Daily Briefs
Metro
New stats illustrate Memphis crime climate prior to Task Force’s arrival
Crime data from the first three quarters of 2025 reveals where the city’s crime rate stood before the federal law enforcement saturation.
Education Tennessee should fully fund special education pre-K, districts say
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Premium Education Students with income-limited vouchers outperform MSCS on reading, but not math
Business
Cordova apartments sold for $41.6 million
The Cordova property is the Alabama-based real estate firm’s first investment in the Memphis area, but the CEO said more are planned.
Real Estate Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
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Premium Health Care Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
Sports
When everything broke, this Memphis volleyball player’s faith held
As her father underwent open-heart surgery, Memphis volleyball star Amanda Hardt faced her own battle — a torn ACL.
High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Owls, Warriors meet in one of Memphis’ oldest rivalries
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway rounds out Memphis staff
Food
Table Talk: From city streets to coffee cups, Memphis brews up a buzz
The third annual Grind City Coffee Tour is about to have Memphis buzzing for all the right reasons.
Suburbs
Arlington tops Houston for Region 8-AAA volleyball crown
Victory gives the Arlington Tigers an all-important home match in the sectionals as they look to advance to state for the first time.Related content:
Arts & Culture
Memphis music ‘all-stars’ unite for a bash
“You’re just not going to see all of these artists together in this way any other time.”
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Germantown mayor’s job could get bigger
Germantown will soon ask its residents a big question: Should mayor become a full-time job?