Standoff over next MLGW CEO could be settled Tuesday
Mayor Jim Strickland has nominated Doug McGowen to lead the city-owned utility. But council chair Martavius Jones wants the city to do a national search for the next president and CEO of MLGW.
City’s $10 million loan for third One Beale hotel changes terms
The council approved the original deal of what amounted to a $10 million advance on the city’s lease of convention meeting space in the Grand Hyatt — the third of three hotels at One Beale — in September on a 10-0 vote.
County Commission sets goals for county clerk problems, Wanda Halbert
The commission’s unanimous vote covers staffing, a job study and the opening of the clerk’s new Riverdale Road location by Halloween. But Clerk Wanda Halbert and County HR director Gerald Thornton clashed on some of the basic details of what the office has and what it needs. County Commission delays final vote on how chief ethics officer is pickedRelated story:
New Eats: Celebrity’s Soul Food delivers with a smile
Celebrity’s Soul Food on Highland is staffed with friendly people and serves the biggest chicken wings you’ve seen.
Mississippi River hits record low in Memphis
If the Mississippi River near Memphis is below the five-foot marker, the National Weather Service considers the river low. Now, the river is more than 15 feet lower than “low.”
Memphis unranked in preseason AP Top 25 poll
The Tigers are not ranked, but AAC favorite Houston is No. 3.
Frank Johnson is new MSCS board member
Johnson won the appointment to the District 7 seat over rival contender Jason Sharif. He serves the remaining two years and three months of the term of office in the seat.
Two new leaders appointed to Shelby County Juvenile Court
Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon has appointed Stephen Bush, a former Shelby County Public Defender, to serve as the court’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Sugarmon also tapped a Chief of Strategy & Innovation.
Grizzlies injury updates: Latest on Jaren Jackson Jr., Ziaire Williams and Steven Adams
Taylor Jenkins said he doesn’t know if Ziaire Williams will play in the home opener, and he hopes for Jaren Jackson Jr. to start 5-on-5 in the next couple weeks. Grizzlies Insider: What Brandon Clarke’s new deal means for MemphisRelated story:
Tigers notebook: Silverfield explains two crucial moments from ECU loss
Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield explained the play call in double overtime and walked through the referees’ process on the ECU catch late in the fourth quarter.
From Ernest Withers to John Shaft: A viewer’s guide to the Indie Memphis Film Festival
As Indie Memphis marks its 25th year, Chris Herrington has the festival’s highlights, including two movies about Memphis icons and several notable features making their local debut.
Jerry Lee Lewis joins Country Music Hall of Fame
Sam Phillips at Sun Records turned Lewis into a rockabilly star, with hits like “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On” and “Great Balls of Fire,” but he also had several hits on the Billboard Country Music Chart.
Witnesses describe accounts of Kelly before alleged Sept. 7 shooting spree
Three witnesses testified about what they saw the September morning Dewayne Tunstall was killed.
Metro
Rain adds obstacle to ultramarathon at Shelby Farms
The Viper 200 endurance ultramarathon planned for the Shelby Farms area this week has been plagued with horrible weather.
Free access Metro Storms should fade away by early Sunday afternoon
Arts & Culture Solemn ceremony marks MLK’s death 57 years ago
Behind The Headlines New MSCS leader contract, school construction and state takeover
Business
Colossus: The race to build the world’s most powerful machine in Memphis
XAI’s first Memphis data center Colossus dwells in a former Electrolux plant in Southwest Memphis. It is arguably one of the most valuable machines in the world controlled by someone with unrivaled wealth and galactic ambitions.
Premium Business Hopes and fears swirl around tariffs in Memphis, starting at car lots
Premium Business Food Files: A sourdough bakery, juice bar; Half Shell opens in Germantown
Real Estate Falling Into Place: Broad Avenue shop closing, but the future is sweet
Sports
Morant was late scratch, but Bane steps up to snag critical win for Grizzlies
Ja Morant was announced as a starter but turned out to be a late scratch on Saturday night. Instead of “calling 12,” Memphis dialed 22, and Desmond Bane secured a much-needed win. Desmond Bane scores 38 in the Grizzlies’ 109-103 victory over PistonsRelated content:
Premium Sports Showboats start season 0-2 after loss to Defenders
Metro Rain adds obstacle to ultramarathon at Shelby Farms
Memphis Grizzlies Desmond Bane scores 38 in the Grizzlies’ 109-103 victory over Pistons
Food
$10 Deal: ZamZamz’s kefta pita
Think a burger meets a kebab meets a wrap, but it’s better than any of those.
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
Solemn ceremony marks MLK’s death 57 years ago
Public officials and others gathered at the National Civil Rights Museum Friday evening to commemorate the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at that site on April 4, 1968.
Opinion
Calkins: Morant should lay down his (fake) weapons. But it’s the NBA that misfired.
Ja Morant likes to cast himself as a victim far too often. But in the great — OK, ridiculous — finger-gun controversy of 2025? He may have a point.Related 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.”