Melissa Joan Hart helps Youth Villages win $1 million
Youth Villages Chief Development Officer Richard Shaw said actress Melissa Joan Hart has worked with the organization supporting them through various initiatives for six years.
Calkins: Happy 20th anniversary, Grizzlies! From Memphis, with love.
It was almost exactly 20 years ago that the Grizzlies played their first home game in Memphis. So as fans stream back into FedExForum for Wednesday’s opener, happy anniversary to us!
A crash course on Memphis with center and New Zealander Steven Adams
Steven Adams, the Memphis Grizzlies center from New Zealand, was surprised to learn that the Peabody ducks are not an ice hockey team. Follow the Grizzlies: A guide to Memphis Grizzlies social mediaRelated story:
Tami Sawyer arrested during D.C. rally
Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer was among 25 activists arrested Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 19, during a No More Excuses rally in front of the White House.
Tigers can expect a hostile crowd at the Bounce House
Communication in an exceptionally noisy venue will be crucial for the Tigers as they try to get a win at UCF.
Redistricting hits snag as City Council debate continues
The council tabled a move to put an ad hoc working group in place, similar to what the Shelby County Commission already has up and running. The delay came after a discussion about motives, snakes, the city’s method of redistricting and protecting incumbents.
City Council approves projects to spend ARPA allocation
Most of the early proposals for the council’s share of ARPA funding took a cut in their dollar figures in the compromise worked out by Chase Carlisle and Edmund Ford Sr.
$21 an hour EDGE minimum wage proposal goes down in council vote
The higher minimum wage for EDGE tax break incentives was well short of seven votes Tuesday, Oct. 19, on the Memphis City Council. Opponents of the measure defeated a move to delay the outcome but there may still be some life left in the call for higher pay for tax breaks.
Robberies of MLGW tree-trimming crews get City Council’s attention, more
In other action Tuesday, Oct. 19, the council delayed a final vote on a comprehensive downzoning plan and approved funding for the start of the next phase of construction on the South City development.
Memphis fashion designer goes international
Her shop serves as the home base for her custom clothing business, Unblemished by Cherice, which sells made-to-order garments ranging from casual chic to prom princess.
Arlington planners approve Huff Group Holdings expansion
Huff Group Holdings will expand its footprint in Arlington, while the town’s Planning Commission approved more phases of Myers Park development.
AAC expected to add six new members from Conference USA
The AAC likely will receive membership applications from six Conference USA schools as early as this week.
Memphis brothers launch production company
Brothers Caleb and William Suggs have launched Studio Suggs, a Memphis-based film production company.
Former Tigers LB Tim Harris to be inducted into Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
His 55 career sacks are the fourth-most in Packers history, and he set a single-season franchise record with 19.5 sacks in 1989.
$10 Deal: lunch for two at Friday Tuna
In Cordova, you can find a $10 Deal for lunch on Monday at Friday Tuna.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis must become road warriors to reach expectations
The Tigers have been a different team at home as opposed to on the road. That must change this season.
Turley, Fleming to speak at Developing Memphis seminar
The Daily Memphian will hold its latest virtual seminar on Thursday afternoon.
GOP proposal to give unemployment to those who quit to avoid vaccination
Additional bill considered during special legislative session for Ford incentives.
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.
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.
Metro
Commission to consider agent for city, county collab
Shelby County Commissioners also vote on $300,000 in funding to a workforce development program that fired its director last week and discuss changes to the 6% pay raise for county employees approved in the previous budget season.
Metro Memphis college offering panel discussion on Latin American migration
Business
Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Health Care Sleepless Mid-Southerners find relief at Memphis medical center
Sports
Buckley: Discount what Seth Henigan has done for Memphis? Not fair at all.
“Seth Henigan may be the most underappreciated among Memphis’ recent run of stellar quarterbacks, and that’s not right.” Tigers win the Battle for the Bones with a blowout victory on Senior NightRelated content:
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Food
Etowah dinner series cofounder launches cocktail bar
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Police Department to launch TV show on ABC24
The Memphis Police Department is hosting a new local TV show to showcase its efforts in curbing crime in the city.
Opinion
Hutchinson: Beware of these lending scams
A Florida woman claimed to have more than 10 years of experience in grant writing. In reality, her last known employment was at a Krystal, and she was on probation for stealing cash deposits from it.
Podcasts
Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Crossword: Thanksgiving dinner
If you like Thanksgiving food — either cooking, eating or just thinking about it — this puzzle is for you.