Grizzlies shake frustrating Pistons for fifth straight win
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Friday prep report: Germantown holds off Whitehaven
Anthony Medlock scores 26 points as Red Devils bounce back from a Thursday loss to Bartlett.
Document reveals complicated details for 3G deal
The agreement will be reviewed next week by Shelby County Board of Commissioners, City of Germantown, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education and the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education.
Millington man sentenced for Jan. 6 Capitol riot participation
Ronald Sandlin, 35, pleaded guilty Friday, Sept. 30, in a federal district court in the District of Columbia to conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, according to a press release.
Oak Court, whatever happens next, won city’s heart in 1988
Oak Court, in its day, was a pinnacle of shopping and retail lore. It was also the first project that developers Jack Belz and Henry Turley did together.
Suspect dies after officer-involved shootout; TBI investigating
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating circumstances that led to the death of a suspect after a shootout with Memphis police officers.
Larry Brown steps down at Memphis
“Having Coach Brown as part of our program over the last year-and-a-half was very impactful on our student-athletes and me as a coach,” head coach Penny Hardaway said in a statement.
Explainer: The 3G Germantown schools deal, broken down
Read the terms of a formal agreement that would transfer ownership of Germantown Elementary and Germantown Middle Schools to the suburb, and arrange for the sale of Germantown High School.
What to look for in Memphis’ game against Auburn
The contest with Auburn offers Memphis a chance to grab its first signature, NCAA Tournament-resume-boosting victory of the season.
U of M to hike on-campus housing prices
The 3.5% increase is set to take place in fall 2023. The last time the university increased on-campus housing prices was in fall 2017.
Houston flips former Memphis football commit
Johnsley Barbas, who originally committed to Memphis in June, announced through Twitter that he’s going to Houston.
D.C. Scorecard: Same-sex marriage, Big Tech and Brittney Griner
The D.C. Scorecard looks at the partisan split on federal same-sex marriage recognition and the National Defense Authorization Act.
Social Club: Memphians react to Oak Court Mall foreclosure
Locals talk getting their first job at the Oak Court Mall and Kaari Morant’s griddy on Twitter this week.
Cocozza holds soft open in Harbor Town, and is ‘just going to get prettier’
The former pandemic-era pop-up comes into its own with a new location and a menu full of favorites.
Lights — and questions — pop at Olive Branch Christmas display
Light Garden in Olive Branch City Park is a brilliant display of holiday decorations and made the perfect backdrop for one attendee on an unforgettable night.
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.”
Former Memphian blazed a path for fashion designers of color
East High grad Brandice Daniel followed her heart to create Harlem’s Fashion Row in 2007. This weekend, she’s back in her hometown with a sold-out show at Nike.
Metro
County Commission postpones MSCS board changes vote
While some commissioners said the resolution the could end terms early for some MSCS board members is “unfair” and that there were “pure hypocrites in this room,” unhappy community members said, “It’s time for change.”
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Business
Memphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
Premium Health Care Methodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
Sports
Penny Hardaway to play in Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament
Former Tigers Penny Hardaway, Isaac Bruce and Jerome Woods are a few of the celebrities who will compete in the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament on Aug. 7 at Spring Creek Ranch.
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Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
Ear-resistable: Rowan to open first Tennessee store in Germantown
An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.
Neighborhoods
Lausanne’s campus boom to include spaces for AI, STEAM, even small business
Founded as a boarding academy, Lausanne Collegiate School now serves roughly 900 students from kindergarten through 12th grade on its 30-acre East Memphis campus.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: GloRilla takes charge, with a festival of her own making
Memphian Gloria Woods’ “Glo Bash” is set for Friday, July 25, at FedExForum. The event lets the three-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist set her own agenda.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.