A ‘systems change’ leader: School audience cites what they want in next MSCS superintendent
The first of four public input sessions about the search for the next MSCS superintendent was held Thursday night at Snowden School.
$10 Deal: ‘Meat and three’ is a perfect 10 at Bob’s Barksdale
These days, the “meat and three” is almost always a “meat and two,” unless you want to pay extra for another side. Not so at Bob’s Barksdale Restaurant in Midtown.
Assistant district attorney arrested for DUI
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy will recuse the office from the case and seek a pro tem appointment of an independent prosecutor.
New Arlington Baptist facility opens next month
After delays in state approval and construction of more than a year, Baptist Memorial Health Care will soon open its new emergency department in Arlington.
Dancer Lil Buck and Imagine Cafe dream up new vegan cheese sauce
“Buck Up Sauce” will debut this Friday, Dec. 9, in a special dinner at Imagine Vegan Cafe.
Opposing teams took different routes to AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Arkansas and Kansas had some contrasting fortunes in 2022, but both coaches say a chance to play in the city’s postseason game is a nice reward.
Readers pick hoopers from CBHS, St. George’s as players of the week
Jack Pender, from CBHS, captured 58 percent of the vote for his performance in a victory over FACS on Dec. 2. Aaliyah Converse, from St. George’s, scored 40 points in the win against St. Agnes on Nov. 28.
Grizzlies Insider: Morant, Brooks confident team is finding its stride despite injuries
“I feel like we’re about to rally up some wins,” Dillon Brooks said on Monday night after the Grizzlies beat the Heat with seven players unavailable.
The To-Do List: Victorian caroling, Christmas on Beale and Corey Feldman
This week, cuddle up by a fire pit near the river, celebrate Latin American and Caribbean holiday traditions and get buck at Imagine Vegan Cafe.
Germantown discusses making mayor full-time
Germantown administration was instructed to study what it takes to make the mayor a full-time position.
That’s the ticket! Local company changes film festival scene
This season, Sundance Film Festival attendees will buy their passes through Eventive, a ticketing app made for Indie Memphis by 15-year-old Theo Patt in 2015.
Haney Co. poses last minute challenge to MLGW vote, denied by board
After a lawyer for the Franklin L. Haney Co. spoke during Wednesday’s MLGW board meeting, the board took a brief, unplanned recess to consult its legal team.Related story:
Herrington: Why the bad news on Bane might not slow down the Grizz
The Grizzlies will have to hope that Bane makes it back in due time, that “almost” continues to be close enough, and that Morant, Brooks and Jackson can remain healthy to maintain that “almost.”
$400M Cordova project breaks ground
“This is a wonderful Christmas present for Cordova,” Memphis City Councilwoman Rhonda Logan said. “This will be the catalyst needed for Cordova … and is a perfect example of a public-private partnership.”
Dixie Greyhound project hits speed bump
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Design Review Board approved plans for the Downtown Mobility Center, two Madison Avenue projects and partially approved the Dixie Greyhound mixed-used development in Uptown.
Whitehaven raises funds to replace ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree
“This is the power of the community,” Respect The Haven founder Jason Sharif said.
Vinegar Jim’s in Arlington closes next week
Vinegar Jim’s, a mainstay at Arlington’s Depot Square for more than two decades, is closing this month, as the owners move on concentrating on their personal lives.
Campbell Clinic to expand in Collierville
Campbell Clinic is looking to expand in the Collierville community, by opening a new building on Poplar.
Everyone ‘made whole’ by 3G deal, say mayors
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo talked in more specific terms about the Germantown schools transfer on “Behind The Headlines.”
Metro
Ethics complaint against fire chief Gina Sweat dismissed
The city ethics board members voted unanimously Friday, Feb. 21 to dismiss a complaint filed earlier this month against the Memphis fire chief.
Metro Legal funding for immigrant children safe for now
Business
Orion, Financial Federal deal is dead
Orion Federal Credit Union said in 2021 it would acquire a Memphis-based community bank, but Financial Federal CEO Kent Wunderlich said the acquisition was “mutually terminated.”
Health Care St. Jude, UT, Vanderbilt push to keep NIH funding
Sports
Grizzlies, led by Morant, win mud fight against Magic
The Memphis Grizzlies missed 26 of their 33 3-point attempts, committed 15 turnovers, surrendered a 23-4 run to start the third quarter, but dug down to dig the game out. Related content:
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Food
Table Talk: Get an inside look at Memphis Made’s beer
Memphis Made Brewing Co. owner Andy Ashby said he wanted to get back to his brewery’s “roots of talking about beer while drinking beer.”
Suburbs
Body found at site of Germantown house fire
Germantown police said the body of David L. Beck, 59, was found at the scene of the house fire at 8076 Cavershamwood Lane.
Neighborhoods
Well-known philanthropist spearheads ‘Front Porch’ for Walnut Grove
The Front Porch will be an interfaith center at Second Baptist Church.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Calkins: Nearly 60 years after he was killed, a hero finds a new home
Donald J. Reilly was the most decorated Marine in Vietnam when he was killed in 1965. After nearly six decades, he is finally getting the send-off he deserves — at Arlington National Cemetery.
Guest Columnists Narcisse: ‘Truth, contested and unreliable’
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Wichita State loss aftermath, NCAA Tournament seeding
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin break down how consequential the Tigers’ overtime loss to Wichita State will end up being.