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
Opinion: Jesse Huseth on affordability, education and costs in District 97
“I am running for Tennessee State House District 97 because I refuse to accept that our state should rank last when it matters most: for our children, our loved ones, and our working families.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis is moving forward. Why are some so angry about it?
Premium Elections Mayor Paul Young defends approach to Space XAI in preview of reelection campaign
Elections Opinion: Rep. Gillespie on his support of the task force and MSCS takeover
Public Safety Gun crime continues to dog Memphis. Leaders look for answers.
Business
VA Medical Center chief talks upgrades to Memphis facility: ‘Veterans deserve the best’
The leader of Memphis’ VA system spoke about ongoing projects at the facility, including a new clinical lab set to happen in the next few months.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
Business Arlington company wants to expand property
Premium Business College football’s postseason may change, but AutoZone Liberty Bowl officials feel secure
Business SpaceXAI sued over worker death
Sports
Calkins: Ed Scott promised to fix the problems at the Liberty Bowl. I bought a ticket to see if it worked.
“Two weeks after the University of Memphis apologized for the long lines and general chaos at the new Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium’s home opener, the school bounced back with a performance that didn’t leave a lot to criticize.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football After Boise beatdown, Tigers made some changes to secure win over UT Martin
Sports Memphis Tigers moving on from track and cross country coach Kevin Robinson
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Marcus Stokes answers challenges of Tigers coaching staff in win over UT Martin
Sports Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25, Miss. State in at No. 24; SEC has 10 teams ranked
Food
When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Looking for a quiet meal? Here are some ways, and places, to find it.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Andrew Adams’ award-winning Delta adobo chicken tamale
Suburbs
Lakeland moves to hinder unwanted growth along city’s main roads
Lakeland officials continue to look at plans to limit types of commercial development along major thoroughfares like U.S. 70 and Canada Road.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
Arts & Culture
Memphis Jazz Festival lineup revealed
Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker will headline the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival.
Music Memphis producer Tay Keith died from accidental drug overdose, reports say
Opinion
Opinion: It’s not how long we live, it’s what we learn
“Forgiveness is less about the people who have hurt us and more about healing ourselves after we have been hurt. Or to put it differently, the way to get even is to let go. We get even by letting go of the pain, anger and resentment.”
Elections Opinion: Jesse Huseth on affordability, education and costs in District 97
Podcasts
Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.
North Mississippi The AM/DM podcast: Landers Center docs, text messages give new info on termination suit
Games
Daily WordRow: Sept. 20
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.