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: Belmont may come back, and the Pipkin might get pickled
County gets a new jail medical provider, T.J. Hardaway calls off his write-in campaign and Germantown plans for snow.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What is going on with the county’s elected officials?
Shelby County Jail contract, clerk funds, judge appointment approved at first commission meeting
State Government Interim state rep calls off write-in campaign for late father’s seat
City of Memphis City Council returns to data center discussion with multiple proposals to regulate them
Business
Belmont Grill building has new owner
The new owner hopes to bring the Belmont Grill concept back to the space.
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Sports
Hill: He’s the most hated man in college football — and he’s coming to a stadium near you
Former Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin makes his return to Oxford on Saturday when he brings his seventh-ranked LSU Tigers to town.
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High School Sports 7 area teams ranked in TSWA state football poll
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Food
Belmont Grill building has new owner
The new owner hopes to bring the Belmont Grill concept back to the space.
Music Young musicians will jazz up Downtown brunch
Suburbs
Lakeland proposes new design standards for US 70, Canada Road
Lakeland officials are trying to make sure that two of the suburb’s main traffic arteries have the proper zoning approach to fit with the city’s character.
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Arts & Culture
Young musicians will jazz up Downtown brunch
Brunch patrons at the Majestic Grille can enjoy a side of music with their eggs as the Memphis Jazz Workshop performs on the last weekend of each month, starting Sept. 26-27.
Performing Arts Mystery, ghosts and music play on Memphis stages
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What is going on with the county’s elected officials?
Days into the new Shelby County Commission’s four-year term, two commissioners have been formally charged with crimes. And a third is under review because of a city grant.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Discounts to data
Today’s puzzle features server racks configured for advanced artificial intelligence now housed at the former Fred’s corporate headquarters. 5C Group provided the photo.