Restaurateur Tommy Peters loved food, music and exporting ‘Memphis brand’
Tommy Peters was a money man, not a restaurateur, but he loved music and when he met B.B. King, his path changed.
Chick-fil-A 5K supports kids in need of miracles
This year, the annual Chick-fil-A 5K benefitted My Town Miracles, which provides financial assistance to low-income families.
COVID-19 spreading questions faster than answers; maybe this will help
In the first of two parts, leading physicians speak to the history of COVID-19, its possible origins, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, and the the role of masking, among other topics.
Calkins: A fireworks accident nearly ended his career. Now Brandon Thomas may be the star Memphis needs
Brandon Thomas nearly blew off his hand in a fireworks accident in high school. Now he may be the star running back that the Memphis Tigers need.
Seth Henigan has a rare form of confidence for a true freshman
The 18-year-old passed the initial eye test, but tougher opponents loom.
Greater Memphis Chamber supports charter commission
The Greater Memphis Chamber backs forming a commission to explore city-county consolidation but doesn’t have a position yet on whether consolidation would be a good idea.
Germantown parents concerned by quarantine measures
Some Germantown parents are concerned by the suburban school system’s quarantine guidelines. However, Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district is reviewing its measures.
Vote for the Week 3 high school football player of the week
Trio of quarterbacks and two running backs are up for this week’s award.
Vote for the top high school football game in Week 4
Undefeated teams featured in two of the games, and a head coach faces his former school.
Suburbs considered seceding from Shelby County in 1990
With another Shelby County consolidation government discussion percolating, this is a look back at the suburban municipalities’ most radical chess move to alter the state’s largest county.
Tigers notebook: Ivory makes his mark; another in-state recruit commits
More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.
Metro
Snowpocalypse: Half a foot of white stuff predicted for Mid-South Friday
Snowfall is expected to begin overnight Thursday into Friday morning and continue throughout the day Friday.Related content:
State Government Top three Tennessee officials tour xAI in Southwest Memphis
Business
Rape Crisis Center to expand forensic nursing staff, training with DOJ award
Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center has been named a center of excellence for its forensic nursing program and will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to train more nurse examiners.
Premium Health Care Memphis entrepreneur builds national wellness empire
Sports
Ja Morant, Santi Aldama upgraded in Grizzlies injury update
The Grizzlies made changes to the injury report on Wednesday, and it signaled that good news is soon on the way for the franchise.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway on Tigers motivation: ‘Every game for us is personal’
Food
Table Talk: Award-winning podcast to record in Memphis
James Beard and Webby Award-winning host Dan Pashman will be taping “The Sporkful” — with a local, special guest chef — in front of a live studio audience at the Buckman.
Suburbs
Collierville favors Mount Trashmore rezoning — just don’t slide down it
Collierville wants to rezone the E-Plex landfill, sometimes called Mount Trashmore. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is working to close the landfill.
Arts & Culture
Landers Center CFO fired
Amy Lovorn, chair of the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors, said Jason Morgan’s termination was a personnel matter, preventing her from further comment.
Opinion
Hill: Believe now? Zach Edey is (still) the rightful ROTY favorite
“Before the doubts about his NBA potential loudened, Rookie of the Year contender Zach Edey was in the gym three times a day preparing for his professional opportunity.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s leap, ROTY race, injuries and trades
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s recent run of scoring dominance, the Grizzlies’ two Rookie of the Year potentials, and Ja Morant and GG Jackson injury updates.
Games
Word Flower: Jan. 7
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.