Calkins: Lessons I learned from my dad’s 99-year life

<strong>Evan Calkins lived 99 years and six months. He would dive off canoes to catch turtles as they swam to the deep of a lake. He would take small sailboats out in the highest winds.</strong> (Photo courtesy of Geoff Calkins)

My father died the other day. Age 99. He knew just how lucky he was. We kids were lucky, too.

By Geoff Calkins January 27, 2020

Business

Amazon investing $200 million in Memphis robotics facility

This will be Tennessee's first Amazon facility to utilize Robotics Technology.

By Omer Yusuf February 04, 2020

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Calkins: Suddenly, the Penny Hardaway era hangs in the balance

Second seasons can be telling at Memphis. Can Penny Hardaway regain momentum in his second season as Memphis head coach?

By Geoff Calkins February 09, 2020

Germantown

Germantown votes to eliminate future standalone single-use multifamily complexes

Germantown aldermen voted Monday evening to eliminate future standalone single-use multifamily complexes in Smart Code districts. The revised ordinance covers units for sale or rent, including apartments and condominiums.

By Abigail Warren January 28, 2020

Memphis Grizzlies

Josh Jackson called up to Grizzlies as Grayson Allen put on shelf indefinitely

After spending half his season with the developmental Memphis Hustle, former lottery pick Josh Jackson has been called up to the Grizzlies and is likely to debut this week.

By Chris Herrington January 27, 2020

Shelby County

Shelby County Wheel tax will stay at $50 after commission debate

A resolution to cut the wheel tax by $5 was voted down by the Shelby County Commission Monday.

By Linda A. Moore January 28, 2020

Shelby County

Residency referendum a no-go on first County Commission reading

Shelby County Commissioners voted down on first reading Monday an ordinance that would let voters decide if county workers must live in the county.

By Linda A. Moore January 27, 2020

Elections

Bipartisan division, frustration simmer beneath county’s blue surface

The jury is still out on whether Memphis will see much of the presidential campaigns a week away from the Iowa caucuses. But the divide over impeachment and social issues in a divided America is still evident in a blue county within a red state.

By Bill Dries January 27, 2020

Shelby County

Committee considers residency exemptions for public safety workers

An ad hoc committee of the County Commission on residency for Shelby County workers is considering limited exceptions for sheriff's deputies and fire department personnel.

By Linda A. Moore January 27, 2020

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizz Week: De’Anthony Melton’s utility, Ja Morant’s All-Star case

De'Anthony Melton has emerged as a super sub for the Grizzlies, and this past weekend showed the ways. Plus: Could Ja Morant's ahead-of-schedule rookie season lead him to the All-Star game?

By Chris Herrington January 27, 2020

Transportation & Logistics

Update: Amazon has ‘no immediate plan’ to serve Memphis International

Citing a previous miscommunication, Amazon said Tuesday it has no immediate plans to fly Amazon Air planes through Memphis International Airport, home base of FedEx Express' global cargo airline.

By Wayne Risher January 28, 2020

Memphis Tigers Football

Running back designation only a ‘label’ for Antonio Gibson

Antonio Gibson is entering the 2020 NFL Draft as a running back, but he doesn't feel like the label will define him.

By Jonah Jordan January 27, 2020

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City of Memphis

Hundreds of feds to join troops in Memphis within 2 weeks, mayor says

Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the National Guard will not be doing any detainment. “Their role is really going to be more about visibility, eyes and ears on the streets.”

By Laura Testino 2 hours ago