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
Judge to deny dismissal request for case against Ford
A federal judge will deny a request to dismiss one of the charges against Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., he said Wednesday, Nov. 5.
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Business
Arlington puts future solar plant plans on ice
With a rise in solar farms, Arlington has paused any future such operations until the town can come up with a plan to regulate their placement.
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Sports
Preview: State’s best cross-country runners set to compete in Memphis
The state championships are being held at Shelby Farms Thursday and Friday and Memphis individuals and teams will compete for individual and team honors.
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Food
Michelin’s Southern debut: Memphis restaurants recognized at historic ceremony
Michelin held its first-ever awards ceremony dedicated to the American South. When the stars were finally revealed, Memphis made its mark. 5 Memphis restaurants recognized in Michelin’s American South guideRelated content:
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: How Collierville’s restaurant landscape is changing
Suburbs reporter Abigail Warren joins editorial director Mary Cashiola to talk about why the suburb walked back a proposed restaurant change and what will happen to the space Raven & Lily used to call home.
Arts & Culture
From ‘Southside Doublewide’ to ‘Cuffing Season,’ 5 must-see November concerts
Homegrown Booker T. Jones, rock singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy, two-time Grammy-winning jazz instrumentalist Marcus Miller and more musicians come to Memphis this month.
Opinion
Echols: How well do you know Memphis? Here’s a photo quiz to test your knowledge.
Can you name the neighborhood in which these places are found? The street? How many of these spots make you think of some other memory?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Motorists take notice of task force
With traffic stops being a large part of the task force’s activities, anecdotal evidence suggests some area drivers are becoming more conscientious about expired license plates and revoked driver’s licenses.