Turner was charged with first-degree murder for the 2010 shooting of Wright, a former Memphis Grizzlies player.

The Grizzlies’ superstar might not want to hear it, but the numbers point to it. And does the team’s record reflect reality?

Another year with the Tigers could boost his draft stock, and the team needs his offense. Plus: The transfer portal looms.

General Services has two State Building Commission-approved capital projects, including the 36.5 miles of pipeline that will run from the northwest corner of the Megasite — where the wastewater treatment plant will be located — to the Mississippi River. 

The funding would provide for notices to Shelby County voters about changes to precincts and polling places. 

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The March 22 council day starts with the 2 new MLGW board members and three reappointees. Some on the council also want to hire an energy consultant.

Eric Barnes interviews Dr. Stewart Burgess, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Memphis.

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority stated negative feedback came from Elvis fans. 

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Tennessee senators delayed action on a bill impacting Germantown’s namesake schools. The bill will go before a house committee later this week.

State Sen. Richard Briggs, the only Republican who voted against the measure, said legislators are “trying to overprotect students” and that the bill is “a solution looking for a problem.”

Charles Everett, a Tennessee PTA leader and co-founder of Uplift Westwood, is the new District 6 Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member. 

“Being at Raiford’s, you know you’re going to drink multiple beers. We wanted something you could enjoy throughout the night.” 

Two former Tigers basketball players have sought elected office before with one winning and the other coming close.