On June 8, 1999, Verlinda Johnson Henning’s husband, Darrell, died at the age of 45. Exactly 22 years later, Henning appeared as reigning champion on “Jeopardy!” It was just a coincidence, of course. But it helped her find balance on a very difficult day. Memphian is ‘Jeopardy!’ champion June 7, comes in second June 8 Related story:
Gov. Bill Lee is ordering more aggressive marketing and pushing a $52 million infrastructure investment in the Memphis Regional Megasite, located in Haywood County.
Here we take a look at Kyle Anderson’s utility value, and whether Jonas Valanciunas is a candidate for an extension. Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1 Related story:
London Johnson, out of Georgia, was blown away after receiving an offer from Penny Hardaway.
The Germantown Board of Education discussed adding a student board member to its body in an advisory capacity. It also approved a new grading scale.
Based on a scheduling snag, the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen is delaying key votes on the final reading regarding the fiscal year 2022 budget and tax rate until later this month.
The owners of Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken plan to preserve Leonard’s Pit Barbecue for now, and possibly move and expand the restaurant later.
‘Here’s what I’ve loved about this,’ says Verlinda Henning of her ‘Jeopardy!’ win. ‘Memphis is a weird town. I mean, we are hard on each other, and we beat each other up, but if somebody comes for one of us, we’re after you.’ Calkins: Death and ‘Jeopardy:’ A game show helps Memphian find joy in a hard dayRelated story:
A local favorite, Restaurant Iris will move to a space in Laurelwood. But, don’t worry, the current Iris location will reopen as a different restaurant under the same ownership.
Martavius Jones says he will push for the increase at next week’s council session.
The tax hike requires one more vote by the commission after notice is given to the public and the Board of Equalization with a chance for public comment. The commission also approved $1.3 million in recurring funding for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
We are re-introducing commenting on most articles on The Daily Memphian this week, after some improvements to the process.
Mauck slaying case heads to grand jury, a Downtown theater fences off foot traffic and a Memphis chef is on fire.
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
The face of Memphis football since his freshman season, he’s rewritten the record books. But this year has been difficult for Henigan because it appears the Tigers won’t make the conference championship. Memphis vs. UAB: What to know for the Tigers final home gameRelated content:
The main reason for the closure was the smoke and smolder that affected the surrounding kitchen area. Huey’s area director said after they clean up, they will be “ready to rock and roll.”
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.
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