Season One, Chapter 19: Penny Hardaway leads Memphis back to the postseason after four long years away
After four years away, Penny Hardaway has Memphis back in the postseason. Not bad for a glorified AAU coach, eh?
U of M looking for a new site for middle school after negotiations fail with St. Anne
Plans to house a University of Memphis-operated middle school at St. Anne Catholic Church have fallen through, but the university says it still hopes to open the school this fall.
Boyd disclosure form on council website updated as other members post theirs
Memphis City Council member Berlin Boyd has amended his disclosure to include his job with FedEx Logistics on a form dated last week on the council's website.
Shelby Republicans say governor’s voucher plan faces questions
Education savings accounts would cost $75 million in first year with projected costs escalating to $125 million after three years.
Biggs: Dave Krog announces new restaurant on Brookhaven Circle
Dave and Amanda Krog plan to open Dory, a “polished casual” restaurant, on Brookhaven Circle this fall; Sweet Magnolia is opening two Memphis retail locations.
Daily Briefs
Metro
The Early Word: Cops allegedly race Corvettes; pastor gets house arrest
Collierville has a new prosecutor, Silverfield is feeling “angst” over UAB game and we look at scores from students with private-school vouchers.
Premium North Mississippi Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
Shelby County Lowery wants a ‘change in culture,’ Pearson gears up fundraising, and Republicans want Sawyer to resign
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Business
Hotel developer plans to buy Downtown property
A Knoxville-based real estate firm plans to buy the 205,000-square-foot Prospero Place Tower at 50 S. B.B. King Blvd. and the neighboring 756-space parking garage.
Business The AM/DM podcast: A liquor store without liquor
Premium Transportation & Logistics Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Premium Health Care Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
Sports
American conference plans to introduce basketball player availability reports
Basketball player availability reports for the American Conference are still in the preliminary phase. Football is currently in its first season of publishing reports two hours before each game.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway pushes American Conference to schedule strategically
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How UAB firing Trent Dilfer impacts the Tigers’ game prep
Premium Memphis Tigers Football American commissioner hopeful College GameDay can visit Memphis
Food
Table Talk: On today’s menu, surplus ingredients
“Chefs who find ways to reduce food waste are the ones who inspire me the most. They’re not just resourceful; they’re spectacularly imaginative.”
Suburbs
Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
A former high school coach and youth minister at a DeSoto County church pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor, but her sentence was considered too lenient by District Attorney Matthew Barton.
Arts & Culture
Collage Dance debuts a new season, new members program
Collage’s $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant was canceled earlier this year, but the Memphis dance company is forging ahead with a new season of shows that open this weekend.
Opinion
Echols: ‘Walking in Memphis’ isn’t what it once was
Candace Echols says she walks the line between “a willingness to satisfy my human craving for a good run” and “a consent to be on high alert.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Three losses, Coward hits the court
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ preseason losses and discuss what they have seen from Cedric Coward this month.