New Eats: Gus’s in Germantown is everything fried chicken should be
Gus’s in Germantown is open at Poplar and Forest Hill Irene and delivers the same fine chicken that it does all over.
Whitehaven COVID vaccination site to reopen Friday
It will offer first, second and third Pfizer doses to people age 12 and older.
Harris: Alex Lomax gutted through the pain against Tulsa
Lomax came out of a walking boot to help the short-handed Tigers end a losing streak.
Ja Morant on impending All-Star selection: ‘I deserve this. I earned this.’
Ja Morant didn’t want to get there as a replacement. In his third season, he will become an All-Star exactly the way that he wished.
Playground at women’s center puts abortion debate before commission
The commission’s Democratic majority approved a $25,000 grant to fund a playground at the center in Midtown. People on both sides of the abortion issue had a lot to say before the vote.
Commission considers Juvenile Court and a return of federal oversight
Shelby County commissioners voted Monday, Jan. 24, to make a return of federal oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court a part of its legislative agenda in Washington D.C.
Germantown passes Glasgow development amendment
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to grant developer Spence Ray’s request for revisions to his proposal for Glasgow, the planned development on the former Germantown Country Club site.
Collierville board uneasy with location of proposed garage
“I’m not convinced the site is the right place, so the price doesn’t really matter,” Alderwoman Missy Marshall said.
Has Tyler Harris become the most indispensable Tiger?
In a tumultuous season, the team’s confidence in the former Cordova star has skyrocketed.
What Ryan Silverfield said about Seth Henigan’s status
During a radio interview, the Tigers coach touches on the quarterbacks picture and season expectations.
Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant isn’t the only Grizzlies player wowing us
The Memphis Grizzlies have plenty of statistics that jump off the page.
Calkins: Hardaway and the Tigers get a win they needed — and deserved
The Memphis Tigers ended a tumultuous week by beating Tulsa. It was a win the Tigers desperately needed — and richly deserved.
U of M running backs coach invited to NCAA and NFL Academy
Anthony Jones was among 25 college coaches selected to participate in the academy to be held next month in Indianapolis.
Bluff City Biz: Quite the week with Kevin Woods
Kevin Woods, the Memphis market president for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, has had a big week.
The Case of the Chase: Local leaders question police’s non-pursuit policy
The Memphis Police Department doesn’t engage in high-speed car chases unless in pursuit of a dangerous felon. But one City Council member says the policy should change.Related stories:
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week
Standouts from Briarcrest, Houston, MAHS, Millington and White Station up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week
Standouts from Bartlett, ECS, Freedom Prep, MHEA and Power Center Academy up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27.
Woods, Orgel, DMC’s Paul Young discuss future of 100 N. Main
Left vacant since 2014, Memphis’ tallest building is set to undergo a $267 million renovation.
U.S. House, state senate redistricting maps head to governor’s desk
Several organizations have said the maps are a textbook example of gerrymandering and will lead to diminished voting power for people of color.
Metro
Mulroy investigation now in state’s high court
A resolution that urges the Tennessee Supreme Court to create a panel to investigate three state district attorneys general passed the state Senate Wednesday, April 16.
Premium Education MSCS could sell Bayer Building, demolish several vacant schools
Premium Education CBU hit in purge of foreign students
Downtown Downtown safety funds survive state whittling of local programs
Business
Food Files: New Sichuan restaurant, two wings eateries coming
A new Sichuan restaurant should open by the year’s end in East Memphis, Wings House expanded from Southaven and A1 Wings & Things opened its first location in Cordova.
Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
Business CEO of Memphis-based paper company retires
Real Estate Mud Island project receives funding
Sports
Herrington: After two-year drought, FedExForum drinks in postseason Grizzlies win
It’s been too long since Memphis Grizzlies fans have seen, heard and felt postseason hoops. Whatever comes next everyone invested in the enterprise needed this.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies roll over the Mavericks. But there’s Thunder on the horizon.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant lifts Grizzlies over Mavs and into playoffs
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies lead Mavs wire to wire, advance to playoffs
Food
$10 Deal: Mix and match at Great China Market
At Great China Market, $10 gets you a satisfying variety of combinations of delicious pastries and caramelized pork.
Suburbs
Millington bar gets friendly fresh start from Midtown owner
Louis Connelly, owner of Louis Connelly’s Bar for Fun Times and Friendship, officially took over Kickstart in March.“We’d love to keep growing, buying more neighborhood bars like this that have character and history,” he said.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Shell Daze, Time Warp and Mary J. Blige for real this time
This week, Peabody rooftop parties return, Africa in April is back and Saddle Creek opens another art show.
Opinion
Conaway: Everybody in the golf world knows every King-Collins course, except here, of course
“Should you like to play a King-Collins course, still rare but growing in number, there’s one right smack dab in the middle of your city.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Italian restaurant to open soon in East Memphis
Cocozza East, from the owners of Cocozza American Italian in Harbor Town, will open in East Memphis in either late May or early June 2025.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: April 18
You don’t have to buzz in to play this quick crossword.