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
The Early Word: Lee to appeal guard ruling; leaders may go after feds next
Alleged mall shooter claims self-defense, there’s a new minimum wage for city workers and Baron Von Opperbean has an opening date.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: With Tigers and Grizz struggling, what’s a fan to do?
Premium Shelby County Ford gets heated in County Commission debate about deputy’s benefits
Shelby County County fixes cash-flow crunch with $43 million loan
Education U of M school district launches preschool program at Le Bonheur
Business
New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis
At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Real Estate Data center coming to former Fred’s wants 15-year PILOT
Real Estate Chicago retailer Akira plans first Tennessee store
Health Care Helen Hunt to speak at Methodist Healthcare’s annual luncheon
Sports
The AM/DM podcast: With Tigers and Grizz struggling, what’s a fan to do?
It’s not a great time to be a Memphis sports fan. But is it the worst time?
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies collapse late in San Antonio, lose fifth straight
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ game against No. 1 Purdue in the Bahamas
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: For 10 momentous playoff minutes, Darrell Arthur found basketball perfection
Premium High School Sports ‘A good kind of different’ as Brad Luckett takes over at CBHS
Food
What to order: Felicia Suzanne’s West Indies crab salad
Felicia Suzanne’s, one of four Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants in Memphis, has a menu that feels like a love letter to Southern cuisine through the application of classic French technique.
Premium Business It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
Suburbs
Collierville looks to extend Winchester Road through Thompson site
The extension timeline is unclear since it depends on right-of-way acquisitions and funding.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett course manager thinks Quail Ridge ‘can do well’
Arts & Culture
Memphis was a character in several of Todd Snider’s songs. Here are the best of them.
Todd Snider died Friday, Nov. 14, at age 59. Chris Herrington looks at Snider’s best songs where Memphis was a character.
Arts & Culture A guide to Memphis-made holiday gifts and experiences
Opinion
Opinion: TVA should finish the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
“Our low energy costs, abundant land, strong distribution network, and leadership in advanced manufacturing give Memphis a competitive edge. But we’ll only keep that edge if we expand generation capacity now.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: The high price of the social media highlight reel
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: With Tigers and Grizz struggling, what’s a fan to do?
It’s not a great time to be a Memphis sports fan. But is it the worst time?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: South City represents the end of an era for Memphis housing
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 18
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