Business $1 million in scholarships awarded to women to ‘follow their dreams’
Girls Inc., BankTennessee and A Step Ahead Foundation have awarded $1 million in college scholarships to women in the Memphis area since forming a partnership in 2014.
Business Friends of the Earth calls for $250M weatherization effort for Memphis
The environmental group among those urging Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division to look at possible changes to the utility’s relationship with the Tennessee Valley Authority is pushing a $250 million, five-year weatherization program for Memphis. Friends of the Earth launched the “Memphis Save Energy, Save Dollars” program with a rally Saturday.
Bill Lee’s Asia trip yields little for West Tennessee
Gov. Bill Lee landed a Mitsubishi corporate headquarters for Franklin during an Asian economic recruiting trip. But whether the travel abroad yields anything for the Shelby County area is unclear as Lee was noncommittal when asked about landing tenants for Memphis Regional Megasite.
Greer and Littles emphasize youth programs, personal experiences in council bids
Although they are running for different council seats on the October Memphis ballot, Sherman Greer and Craig Littles represent a new push by candidates for city office to move city priorities more toward youth programs. Greer and Littles are basing their push on their experiences as children in similar programs.
Memphis basketball hires new athletic trainer
Christopher Simmons, who worked for the University of Memphis basketball program when John Calipari was Tigers coach, returns as the team's athletic trainer.
Grizzlies sign Jonas Valanciunas, acquire first-round pick in free agency
On the first night of NBA free agency, the Memphis Grizzlies and the free agent center agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract.
Metro
City Council Scorecard: Grants vs. Buses
The Daily Memphian City Council Scorecard looks at a committee vote this past week on whether to send $2.6 million to the council grants program or the city’s bus system.
Metro Amid COVID-19 vaccine issues, process continues
Business
Residence for veterans, seniors would be part of large U.S. network
Veterans Services (USA) plans to transform the East Memphis Crowne Plaza into a mixed-use development marketed to veterans and other seniors. The organization’s goal is to operate such a facility in all 50 states.
Business Search for next DMC president taking extra time
Sports
Box score: Memphis 80, Cincinnati 74
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Memphis fends off Cincinnati for fifth straight win
High School Sports Saturday prep report: CBHS closes Pratt House with a victory in state quarterfinals
Food
Prime Holly Springs steakhouse expanding to Lakeland
The second location of Marshall Steakhouse will hold 340 customers and occupy 7,800 square feet on two levels with a brewery onsite.
Suburbs
Lakeland planners approve gas station, studies regulation changes
The Commission endorses a gas station/fast-food restaurant for Lakeland Commons, but it has questions about the design facing U.S. 70.
Neighborhoods
Unity walk a first step, not final solution in fight against gun violence
Saturday’s event – one that featured many elected officials and community organizations – was the second unity walk in a three-month span.
Arts & Culture
Neo-soul artist Jordan Occasionally celebrates Black joy
Jordan Dodson, who performs as Jordan Occasionally, wrote the song “Don’t Shoot,” which became an unofficial anthem of the widespread Black Lives Matter protests in Memphis in 2020.
Opinion
Opinion: We all need the bridge to Binghampton
Binghampton is at the very center of our city but far from the center of our attention. We drive through it en masse every day on Walnut Grove and Sam Cooper, largely ignoring the decline to our left and right.
Podcasts
Pandemic tech changes will endure, county chief information officer says
On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Shelby County Chief Information Officer Sandra Perry talks about the lasting impact and the security challenges of work-at-home government services and what happens when one part of county government wants its own computer system and network.