Judge delays release of Motley video at least until Sept. 28
Judge cites need to “protect the right of the accused to a fair and impartial preliminary hearing” and to “promote public trust in the integrity of the criminal justice system.”
Calkins: Hey, look, I’ve got mail (on race, realignment and the Big 12)
I wrote a column last week pondering whether race was a factor in Memphis being perpetually overlooked in realignment. As you can imagine, this went over well.
No interference: Memphis defense is more confident in MacIntyre’s second year
The Tigers’ defense, hindered by unfamiliar assignments and a pandemic last season, have been able to play faster.
Coaching icon Ted Anderson won with style and coached with a passion
Memphis high school basketball legend won 518 games during successful career at Hamilton and Douglass.
Memphis’ $161M ARPA budget gets a City Council rewrite
Council members put ARPA spending plans on hold to talk about a compromise that could increase the council’s share of ARPA funding from $13 million to around $20 million.
City Council opens door to Afghan, Haitian refugees
The council delayed a decision on a retail strip center including gas pumps at 2977 Broad Ave. at Tillman in Binghampton.
Ted Anderson, legendary Hamilton basketball coach, dies
The Memphis icon won 518 games and a state championship during his 36-year career.
TruGreen appoints Schoepfer to lead human resources
Rebecca Schoepfer started her job Tuesday, Sept. 7, as chief human resources officer at Memphis-based TruGreen. The company has about 13,000 employees.
‘Hamilton’ single-ticket sales announced
There will also be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for each performance; details will be announced.
Tigers Basketball Insider: New number, new mindset for Alex Lomax
The senior point guard is ready to represent the Memphis 10.
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.
Answers to COVID questions follow the science, not a wish list
In the second of two parts, Dr. Jon McCullers of UTHSC and Dr. William Schaffner from Vanderbilt Medical Center tackle questions about vaccination, length of immunity, ‘long COVID,’ the possibility of COVID ‘passports’ and continuing to live in a coronavirus world.
Instead of 98 maple bacons, Mrs. Louise gets one big doughnut cake
You don’t turn 98 every day, but if it happens at Gibson’s, you get a cake, a couple of songs and a nice bottle of wine.
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.
City Council stops short of consolidation charter commission for now
The council votes to appoint a study committee to weigh whether the city should pursue drafting a charter that would consolidate city and county governments if approved by voters.
Metro
Voting-rights bill passes Tennessee Senate committee
SB0336, sponsored by state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, would remove the requirements for persons convicted of certain felonies to have fully paid all court costs associated with their crime to be eligible to vote.
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Business
FedEx laying off 200+ outside Nashville
The company is closing a site in Lebanon, Tennessee, as it is ceasing service to a key customer.
Shelby County Officials seeks public comment on xAI air permit
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
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Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis can’t hide from magnitude of Warriors game
The Memphis Grizzlies have a standings board that hangs outside the exit of the locker room. It’s a reminder of how important Tuesday’s game has become.
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Food
Wing Guru owner Billy Richmond indicted
The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show.
Suburbs
Wells Cemetery will be protected no matter what develops around it
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
Arts & Culture
‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Saint Joan’ among April theater openings
A Broadway version of classic Marilyn Monroe film — with plenty of tap-dancing — is one of several shows opening in Memphis theaters in April.
Opinion
Martin: In this Final Four, there’s a message for Memphis
Memphis won’t get the chance to get closure in San Antonio for the 2008 title game. That doesn’t mean that there still isn’t something for Penny Hardaway and Memphis to take from the last four teams remaining. Memphis forward Damarien Yates enters transfer portal, per reportRelated content:
Podcasts
The state of the Memphis dining scene
The owner of Biscuits & Jams, the owner of Cameo and Mary’s BOTE and the former owner of Edge Alley discuss the struggles, successes and realities of the industry this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Word Flower: April 1
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.