ESPN’s Michael Wilbon can understand why Memphians are excited about the media giant’s presence, but he thinks it’s time they embrace a new kind of attitude. 

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The three returning and two new MLGW board members breezed through City Council approval Tuesday, as a move to hire an energy consultant was put on hold.

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After a two-year hiatus, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame announced eight inductees, including stars of Sun, Stax and beyond. 

First Lady Jill Biden will be in Memphis Friday, March 25, for a tour of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Several Memphis City Council members said Tuesday, March 22, they don’t think it is large enough or generates enough property tax increment to get much going in terms of economic development in the Soulsville area.

“I might say this sounds like a five star bill to me,” state Rep. Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) said of a bill that seeks to ban “factually false” reviews on sites like Yelp.

Council members withdrew a resolution Tuesday, March 22, opposing the bill in Nashville after amendments were made. The bill would still limit the council’s ability to regulate convenience stores with gas pumps. 

The philanthropist is donating more than $400 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates. 

The Whataburger location in Arlington has received site plan approval from the town’s Planning Commission, moving it closer to construction.

Uplift Westwood CDC, along with City of Memphis staff, is hosting a meeting Thursday, March 24, to discuss plans for the old drive-in property in Westwood that was recently purchased by the city.