AAC commissioner says two issues stalling football playoff expansion
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco said there are two major hurdles, including the branding of the Power Five vs. the Group of Five.
State lawmakers ban voting method Memphians wanted to implement
Memphians have voted twice to use ranked-choice voting, also known as instant-runoff voting, although it hasn’t yet been implemented.
Collierville appoints first Black department head
Valesa Wells will follow Mark Krock, who retires from Collierville March 1, becoming the first Black department head in the town’s administration.
Gus’s no overnight success, but owner Wendy McCrory’s a bit of a sensation
Wendy McCrory was 25 years old when she bought her Gus’s franchise; 22 years later, she has 34 across the country and she’s not slowing down.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis has 40 wins at the All-Star break for first time
For the first time in franchise history, the Memphis Grizzlies have 40 wins before the All-Star break. And they aren’t finished yet.
Petal to the mettle: Local florist back in motion after pandemic
Memphian Colby Midgett, owner of Premier Flowers, was recently featured on a Netflix docuseries.
Bluff City Biz: Liberty Park, opportunities beyond a Downtown Loews with Mark Halperin
“Hopefully, there’s going to be a lot of economic spin-off,” Halperin said of the city’s $56 million youth sports complex.
Guest column: Proposed bill to outlaw ranked choice voting disrespects voters
“RCV makes elections fairer, faster, easier and cheaper, reducing barriers to participation by allowing voters to go to the polls just once rather than having to come back a second time for a runoff election” but the Tennessee Legislature is considering a bill that would outlaw it.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week
Standouts from Briarcrest, Hernando, Houston, Tipton-Rosemark and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week
Standouts from CBHS, Douglass, East, ECS and MUS up are for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17.
Herrington: In a basketball climate of broken promises, Grizzlies have delivered
Amid teams in turmoil with ill-fitting personalities, the Grizzlies have been a refreshing example of fun.
Germantown to change tree mitigation policy
Germantown is making some adjustments to its tree policy and designating the mitigation review to the Planning Commission.
Scouting report: Memphis, Cincinnati trending in opposite directions
The Tigers have won five in a row; the Bearcats just lost to an 8-15 Tulsa team.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Pine Hill clubhouse to be named for first Black pro manager
“My daddy worked a few jobs to take care of his six children through college,” Charles Hudson said. “On Sundays after church, was his time to play golf.” Hudson said both he and his father both started off as caddies, while growing up in Orange Mound.
Regional matchups highlight 901 FC’s preseason slate
Club will play twice on March 1, taking on CBU and the University of Memphis.
Metro
Interstate matriarch was ‘powerful, behind-the-scenes’ figure
“It’s because of the love we had that I’m able to be here and be OK,” said Jim Neely, her husband of 45 years, Wednesday.
Premium City of Memphis Barking up the right tree: Local animal rescuers praise nominee for MAS head
Public Safety Harris signs ‘Mandela Rules’ to limit solitary confinement
City of Memphis City names new director for Memphis Animal Services
Business
New Jackson industrial park located with BlueOval in mind
The Ross I-40 industrial park sits roughly 40 minutes from Ford Motor’s BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee.
Business Varsity Spirit pro cheerleaders to get P-A-I-D!
Real Estate Downtown businesses receive $119K for renovations
Real Estate Vacant Downtown building gets $200,000 loan for revitalization
Sports
Varsity Spirit pro cheerleaders to get P-A-I-D!
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit is launching a professional cheerleading league in January, giving athletes 18 years old and older the opportunity to get paid to compete after college.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Ja Morant has company in ‘dat 901.’ Tiger coaches join Memphis defense team.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis to open 2025 Baha Mar Championship against top team
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Goodbye to Desmond Bane, a ‘real dude’ who represented Memphis well
Food
Interstate matriarch was ‘powerful, behind-the-scenes’ figure
“It’s because of the love we had that I’m able to be here and be OK,” said Jim Neely, her husband of 45 years, Wednesday.
Suburbs
Bartlett chamber under fire from city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Alderman David Reaves, a Bartlett business owner, wants some assurances from the suburban Chamber of Commerce before steering the city’s annual donation to the group.
Arts & Culture
Fire damages historic theater on Beale
When it opened, the theater was a prominent stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit.”
Opinion
Herrington: After Bane deal, trade market is wide open for Grizzlies
The Demond Bane trade instantly reframes the Grizzlies’ summer from one with limited means to add players to one with theoretically unlimited means. Who are some of the players the team may go after? Potential Grizzlies targets with first-round draft pick, if they don’t trade itRelated content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Breaking down the Desmond Bane deal
With Bane headed to Orlando, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the haul of players and draft picks the Grizzlies got in return.
Games
Word Flower: June 17
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.