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
The Early Word: Burger chain’s belly ache and a possible crackdown on AI
Shelby County Jail heats up, Ragin’ Cajun may not be raging anymore and the Grizzlies are totally centered.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Saving Tom Lee, Elizabeth Taylor and Jimi Hendrix
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
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
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.
Suburbs
Millington police chief retiring
Chris Stokes spent his entire career with Millington’s police department.
Neighborhoods
Inked: Cordova Family Dollar sells for $2M, Point of Impact buys medical building
Point of Impact Global Missions is moving into a one-story medical office building. Plus, a company bought Parkside Gallery in Bartlett, and a Family Dollar was part of a larger sale-leaseback transaction.
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.”
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.