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
Mother of inmate who died at 201 Poplar files lawsuit
The inmate, Ramon McGhee, 42, died in the hospital Jan. 12, 2024, two days after being found in his cell at 201 Poplar unresponsive and covered in bedbugs.
City of Memphis Memphians ask mayor questions about Elon Musk, MSCS and drive-out taggers
Shelby County County Commission approves Regional One land purchase despite $240K increase
Shelby County County Commission moves forward on sheriff’s pay raise, but not its own
Business
‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Memphis is now one of six cities nationwide that is home to two public universities with the Carnegie R1 designation.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Premium Business Paint Memphis appeals lawsuit over back pay to former co-directors
Sports
Ja Morant leads Grizzlies to OT win over red-hot Suns
Morant’s floater with 1.4 seconds left in regulation tied the game at 137-all. Memphis closed the extra period with a 7-0 run to beat Phoenix.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 151, Suns 148 (OT)
High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 10
High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 10
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Barnes & Noble to open in Germantown
Germantown hasn’t had a large bookstore since 2011, when Borders closed in the Carrefour shopping center.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 25
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.