Tyler Harris may have taken his shooting stroke to Iowa State — but he left his heart in Memphis. Now both are back where they belong. 

The Memphis City Council approved one pipeline ordinance but denied another that would have kept oil pipelines from locating within 1,500 feet of schools, churches and parks.

The council elected Jamita Swearengen as leader, rejected a convenience store with gas pumps at Broad and Tillman, gave final approval to a downzoning and approved more money for a fix of City Hall’s crumbling marble.

A move to form an ad hoc redistricing group for more public participation on the front end of drawing new district lines was tabled by the council in October. The sponsor brought it back briefly Tuesday, Nov. 16, in committee discussions.

Pancho’s has served the Memphis community for over 60 years and is known for its varieties of queso dips that have been available in 1,200 stores. 

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offense has frustrated fans this season. But his defense has quietly taken a big leap forward. Getting him going on both ends of the floor may be the key to the Grizzlies’ season. 

In the hope of drawing bigger events, the Landers Center in Southaven plans a $35 million expansion adjacent to the current venue.

The university clarified that a September executive order from the Biden administration requiring vaccinations for federal contractors would apply to the university.