Contractors, plumbers ‘booked up’ after deep-freeze damage
Local contractors are seeing and saying similar things: They’re all busy, and they’re all working as quickly as they can.
Suspect in critical condition after shooting
A suspect is in critical condition after a struggle and shootout with Memphis Police Department officers Friday, Dec. 30.
U of M sustains damage from winter storm
The U of M spring semester starts Jan. 17 but campus reopens for business Jan. 3. It is the second local university to announce damages from the recent winter weather.
MLGW reminds public of existing text alert system
“During the storm, we used text alerts to communicate to 86,940 of our customers,” an MLGW press release said.
City Council Scorecard: End of the year unanimity and a punt to 2023
The last Memphis City Council Scorecard of 2022 finds the 13-member body unanimous on Klondike revitalization and a tourism surcharge for the city’s convention center hotel. A negotiated settlement of the damage deposit for Memphis In May’s use of the redesigned Tom Lee Park is another matter for another year.
‘I felt the love’ — Tyler Harris’ return to FedExForum was bittersweet
The 5-foot-9 South Florida guard from Cordova High School never thought he’d be on the other bench inside FedExForum.
CBU delays semester start after campus damaged in winter storm
Most Christian Brothers University students — with the exception of those in the nursing and physician’s assistant programs — are affected by the semester delay.
Tigers name replacement for fired receivers coach
New Memphis assistant coach comes from UAB and is a former starting quarterback at Vanderbilt.Related story:
State prison officials failed to follow lethal injection protocol, report finds
Gov. Bill Lee granted Oscar Smith a reprieve after finding TDOC failed to properly test lethal injection chemicals, then retained a former federal prosecutor to investigate why it happened.
Calkins: Tyler Harris returned to Memphis. And everybody won.
Tyler Harris made one last trip to FedExForum Thursday. He may not have gotten the revenge he wanted — but he and the Memphis Tigers got what they needed from the night.
Leonard’s Pit Barbecue expands to new location
As Leonard’s Pit Barbecue celebrates 100 years in business, the iconic pork palace is looking at a new location in Bartlett.
2022’S MOST INSPIRING STORIES
‘Memphis’ novelist celebrates fiction debut — and Black women
From the beginning, Tara M. Stringfellow knew she wanted the protagonist to be an artist.
By Elle Perry
Conaway: A messy desk, a mess of memories
This column was prompted by the sale of Oak Court on the courthouse steps, and by last week’s announcement of the pandas leaving Memphis. But this isn’t about loss. This is about redemption. This is about celebration.
North, south Shelby County see worst water problems
While these areas might bear the brunt of that area’s aging infrastructure, it’s not limited to them. Related story:
Letters to the Editor
“I have not forgotten last February’s ice storm where many of us were without power, including me for 8 days.” — Karen Morrison, Letter to the Editor: Poor communication from MLGW
“What ruins the appearance of the countryside more than a field of solar energy panels or a bunch of windmills sticking up all over the countryside, unless, of course, you are financially gaining by their use?” — Lee Todd, Letter to the Editor: After power outages, are solar and wind the right answer?
New Daisy under new management and preparing for 2023 shows
The Downtown Memphis Commission is working on bringing the historic New Daisy Theatre back online next year after being vacant since 2018. The venue will host its first event on Jan. 12.
Metro
New homes endorsed at Goodwin Farms in Germantown despite resident pushback
Germantown Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to Goodwin Farms despite several residents speaking in opposition to the development changes.
City of Memphis First city grant under new fund goes to summer housing for homeless families
Premium North Mississippi Hearing date set in DeSoto supervisor suit against state
Business Could Memphis ban data centers? Maybe.
Update Public Safety ‘Inhumane’ heat crisis unfolding at Shelby County Jail, staff warns
Business
Former Hickory Hill Denny’s to become medical clinic
The Camellia Foundation is converting a former Denny’s in Hickory Hill into a full-service medical clinic with plans to open more locations in underserved communities in the next few years.
Premium Transportation & Logistics This Mother Goose tends to her flock of truck drivers
Premium Real Estate Inked: Cordova Family Dollar sells for $2M, Point of Impact buys medical building
Real Estate New homes endorsed at Goodwin Farms in Germantown despite resident pushback
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Collierville Education Foundation names first executive director
Sports
Herrington: Sorting through the Grizzlies’ Quinten Post signing
For the Grizzlies, with a team full of rookie-scale and bargain contracts and plenty of money to spend, an “above market” offer for Post comes at very little cost next season. Related Content:
Memphis Tigers Basketball Nearly renovated Liberty Stadium is bringing the party — plaza
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Memphis Grizzlies After strong debut, Cam Boozer says he must earn ‘centerpiece’ title
Food
Recipe Exchange: Hog Wild’s savory, summer avocado dip
When it comes to summer gatherings, there is one dish that is always on the table when Ernie Mellor is hosting.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Suburbs
Millington police chief retiring
Chris Stokes spent his entire career with Millington’s police department.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Cordova Family Dollar sells for $2M, Point of Impact buys medical building
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Invite,’ Kurosawa’s ‘Ran’
Comedies opening this weekend: “The Invite” and “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.”
Music 5 must-see concerts in July
Opinion
Calkins: Elvis Presley lives! Or his sign does, anyway.
“The bold, metal sign in front of the Visitor Center no longer says ‘LVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD.’ But who fixed it? A quintessentially Memphis institution, of course.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis breweries ask SpaceXAI to keep its water promise
Podcasts
WYXR’s director about music, AI and the evolution of the station
Robby Grant joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how WYXR has evolved, the range of program and events it supports and the station’s growth into an arts and community organization.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Vintage vibes
Today’s puzzle features racks of clothing at the Tennessee Vintage Fest, taken by Jonathan Mintz.