Grizzlies Post-Trade Notebook: Gasol goodbyes, Chris Wallace talks, and more
An updated-through-the-day collection of Grizzlies trade postmortem notes, outside opinions, relevant goodbyes and more.
TSSAA lifts Wooddale basketball team’s postseason ban
The TSSAA has lifted the postseason ban it imposed on Wooddale High's boys basketball team last week, but two other local teams remain banned for their roles in fights at recent games.
Tandem Restaurant Partners plans to help old places and open new ones
Newly formed company Tandem Restaurant Partners will open new restaurants and help out existing ones that need money or manpower to succeed.
The Metal Museum at 40
This week, the Metal Museum turned 40. The institution has grown over the years and has plans for even more growth.
Detour ahead: Another closing set for I-240 in East Memphis
The second of three consecutive full weekend closings of Interstate 240 and Park Avenue in East Memphis is scheduled for Feb. 8-11. Crews will be completing a new railroad bridge.
Daily Briefs
Metro
MSCS, Shelby County file federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s takeover law
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Shelby County government allege Tennessee’s school takeover law unconstitutionally targets Memphis.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: In the swing of summer
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Public Safety Man convicted for 2023 Olive Branch hotel shooting
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Business
Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
DLC Management Corp., in partnership with a fund managed by DRA Advisors, bought six properties in five states, including the shopping center at Winchester Road and Hacks Cross Road.
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Transportation & Logistics Current airport board takes care of business in what may be last meeting
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Sports
For Zach Lucchesi, sports agency comes with the personal touch
Former St. Benedict standout finds his niche as a “player advocate” representing Memphis area college and high school players.
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Food
Sound Bites: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude guru to host Juneteenth dinner
Mushroom Queen Daishu McGriff said she wants the Umami Amora dinner on Juneteenth “to be a celebration of Black chefs where people can see the love through food.” She and dinner co-host Alicia Dixon are guests on “Sound Bites” this week.
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Suburbs
The Arts Beat: ‘Tarzan’ and a world premiere open in Memphis-area theaters
Disney’s “first prince” and a beloved American president are the focus of the two shows opening this weekend.
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Arts & Culture
The Arts Beat: ‘Tarzan’ and a world premiere open in Memphis-area theaters
Disney’s “first prince” and a beloved American president are the focus of the two shows opening this weekend.
Music Memphis music producer Tay Keith has died at 29
Opinion
Bailey: Will buzz of drones fill Bartlett’s blue suburban skies?
Walmart may soon take to the skies over Bartlett and start a new drone delivery demonstration.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: More about the charges Tami Sawyer is facing
And, also, what does the Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk do?
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Beauty, Beast and a buffet
Today’s puzzle is from “The Cast Party,” a spread of home-cooked meals from the Friends of the Oprheum for the cast of “Beauty and the Beast.” It was taken by Brad Vest.