Lawmakers to discuss $883M in incentives for Ford
State lawmakers are set to begin a special legislative session Monday, Oct. 18.
Jaren Jackson Jr. signs contract extension with Memphis Grizzlies
Considered a paramount part of the team’s future, the forward agreed to a deal for four years, $105 million.
Grizzlies podcast: Hill, Herrington discuss JJJ, make predictions
Both Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict the Grizzlies will return to the playoffs this season.
Vote for the high school player of the week from Week 9
Standouts from Central, Freedom Prep, Lausanne, MUS and Tipton-Rosemark up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21.
Vote for the top high school football game in Week 10
Three important region games and an intriguing non-region contest are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Oct. 21.
County Commission approves most federal COVID aid use
Commissioners approved the plans for using $58 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding, but several challenged Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ plans for the remaining $10 million.
Early Head Start funding stirs embers of SCS-Porter-Leath friction
The SCS sub-contract with Porter-Leath for Head Start services was abruptly terminated this summer with each entity going its own way in providing the services. But county commissioners heard a lot of opposition from SCS about Early Head Start funding to the nonprofit Monday.
GOP proposal to give unemployment to those who quit to avoid vaccination
Additional bill considered during special legislative session for Ford incentives.
Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies bet on each other with $105M extension
The numbers came out fair for both sides, but the best part is the likelihood Jackson and Ja will be together for a while.
Rodney Baber Park renovations bring excitement to community
Neighbors and sports fans who previously appreciated the park for its baseball and softball fields have more to anticipate once construction on the project is completed.
Last Collierville victims released; police chief notes quick response time
The final two victims who survived the Sept. 23 tragedy have been released from local hospitals.
Jaren Jackson Jr.: $105M extension celebrated with ‘hugs and s---'
The young star credits both of his teams – his business team, and the Grizzlies – in getting the deal done during the summer, and just in time.
Memphis area reacts to the death of Colin Powell
Rep. Antonio Parkinson tweeted: “The passing of Secretary Powell is a huge loss to Black America... He was a hero at every turn.”
Former Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins to pitch in at LeMoyne-Owen
The all-time winningest coach in Grizzlies history will be back coaching in Memphis this fall, this time helping Bonzi Wells.
FedExForum to allow at-home COVID-19 tests for entry to Tigers, Grizzlies games
FedExForum is urging fans to arrive early and be patient as new policies take effect.
Who are COVID’s ‘long-haulers’ — answers may be surprising
“Long COVID” symptoms that include fatigue, brain fog and shortness of breath may strike women more often than men — many ages 20-50 — and are just as likely to occur among those whose initial case was very mild.
Uncovering COVID’s new connection with diabetes
“This is my advice: Go get a full physical. Try to find out everything that is going on with you.”
Tigers basketball ranked 12th in preseason AP Top 25 poll
Memphis received its highest preseason AP ranking since 2011-12.
Every case matters to someone, judge says
Judge follows in footsteps, even sharing the same office, as first female U.S. District Court Judge Julia Gibbons.
How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 6
Bobby McCain got his first interception of the season.
Collierville restaurants have a plan to give back
Dine at one of nine Collierville restaurants on Thursday and part of your money will help the employees affected by the Kroger Collierville shooting.
State volleyball preview: Collierville takes aim at elusive AAA crown
The region champion Dragons will be among the favorites in a wide-open Class AAA state tournament.
Metro
Will Shelby County pay back rent for the clerk’s Millington office?
Shelby County commissioners will vote on a resolution that would settle an ongoing dispute with the City of Millington for the $28,800 owed in rent for the County Clerk’s office on Navy Road.
Premium Metro Lee Harris makes a list. Marie Feagins makes Democrats nervous. A candidate makes reference to Wanda Halbert’s inspirational leadership.
Spirit of Memphis ‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
Premium Metro Native Memphian is new No. 2 at US Marshals Service — and said there’s no end in sight for Task Force
Premium Metro Whitehaven preachers lament Memphis’ long debate about crime and violence
Business
NASA, space plants and beauty: How red-light therapy found its way to the mainstream
Red-light therapy, a type of LED-light therapy, is a treatment that uses wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cells into creating more energy.
Premium Real Estate Iconic North End restaurant announces sale
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial sells Germantown-based clinic
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Gussied Up-date, Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to move
Sports
Herrington: After win, Berlin-bound Grizzlies take Ja Morant uncertainty overseas
The Memphis Grizzlies rebounded from a loss to the Oklahoma City with a win over the Brooklyn Nets as the Ja Morant trade watch continues. Cedric Coward hits 2 late 3s to help the Grizzlies beat the Nets 103-98Related content:
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant is still ‘the most famous’ Grizzly. But Sunday may have been the end.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis loses again. And this time, there’s no excuse.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis outmuscled by FAU on the road for first American Conference loss
Memphis Grizzlies Cedric Coward hits 2 late 3s to help the Grizzlies beat the Nets 103-98
Food
Iconic North End restaurant announces sale
After more than 40 years of serving Memphis, Westy’s owner Jake Schorr has decided to put the restaurant’s building up for sale.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Paradise Cafe’s broccoli and caraway-cheese soup
Suburbs
‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
Jack Knight is one busy 11-year-old. He’s an athlete, actor and aspiring entrepreneur.
Premium North Mississippi Back in the saddle: DeSoto County’s longest-serving supervisor takes reins as president. Again.
Arts & Culture
Aspiring blacksmiths, welders and more get ‘taste’ of metal arts
The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s “Taster” classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of different styles of the metal arts with the hope that they fall in love with it.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner
Opinion
Herrington: After win, Berlin-bound Grizzlies take Ja Morant uncertainty overseas
The Memphis Grizzlies rebounded from a loss to the Oklahoma City with a win over the Brooklyn Nets as the Ja Morant trade watch continues. Cedric Coward hits 2 late 3s to help the Grizzlies beat the Nets 103-98Related content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis loses again. And this time, there’s no excuse.
Podcasts
Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say
State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and County Commission Chair Shante Avant discussed the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration role on “Behind The Headlines” as well as legislation that would allow a state takeover of Memphis schools.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: U of M researchers discover ‘extinct’ weevil
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 11
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.