Everybody say opa! Memphis Greek Festival returns in a big way
Some favorites missing from last fall’s smaller festival — gyros, lamb chops — are back, alongside 28,000 cookies, music, dancing and more.
Hotel could be competitive coup for Downtown Collierville
Guest column: Peggy Seessel was a ‘mighty force for good’ in Memphis
If Peggy was on your team, you could count on her to put her heart and soul into everything she did on your behalf.
Briarcrest sophomore wins high school baseball player of the week
Sophomore Jack Gleason led Briarcrest to Division 2-AA West Region title.
Photographer Kha returns to Memphis for ‘Critical Conversation’
“I think the public versus private versus publicly-owned private space question is one that should be unpacked,” said Sam Rauch, who has curated exhibits for New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Thursday prep report: Northpoint headed back to Spring Fling
Hudson Brown tosses a complete-game shutout in decisive victory over Clarksville Academy.
The To-Do List: Tour CY gardens, eat baklava and drink whiskey with dogs in wind suits
This week, the Tilt-a-Whirl will be spinning at the Bluff City Fair, the mimosas will be bottomless in Court Square and you can learn how to save your seat (literally).
TVA grants $500,000 to Hickory Hill charter schools
A pair of local schools have benefitted from a total of $500,000 in grants distributed by the Tennessee Valley Authority focused on reducing energy waste.
Sir Meatball is already internet famous. Now he’s ready for Dogchella
Memphian Mary Lauren Bobango Stewart created an Instagram page for her dogs, Sir Meatball and Milkshake, back in 2018. Now, with more than 26,000 followers on Instagram, she’s founded a live event, Dogchella.
Carrefour proposal returns to Germantown under new ownership
Carrefour at the Gateway could move forward with construction later this year. The developers are seeking approval from the Planning Commission in hopes to break ground later this year.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis not worried about Morant’s durability
The Memphis Grizzlies said they expect Ja Morant will take the same approach to the offseason that Jaren Jackson Jr. had coming off his knee injury.
Airport expects double-digit increase in revenue next year
“The MSCAA staff has overcome many challenges that resulted from the pandemic,” said the chair of the airport authority’s board.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Central junior leaves no doubt about who Memphis’ top sprinter is
Jordan Ware won both the 100 and the 200 while also anchoring the victorious 400 and 800 relay squads. He has the top times in Tennessee this season in each sprint.
The road to graduation should be clear for DeSoto County students
While the long-awaited road improvements are underway around the Landers Center, the work should not cause traffic problems for high school graduations in DeSoto County.
Wednesday prep report: Two region finals, two Collierville wins over Houston
Baseball and soccer squads defeat archrival to move to within one victory of Spring Fling.
Metro
The Early Word: Cxffeeblack has a new HQ; Tami Sawyer won’t face charges
Lucy Elementary students may have to move, fresh produce is coming to Raleigh and two musicians got to be Neil Diamond for a day.
Public Safety The AM/DM podcast: Tales from inside 201
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Business
Ashlar Hall’s restoration was ‘anything but simple’
The 129-year-old building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, is owned by Juan Montoya, who bought it in 2016 for $59,000, according to deed records.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
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Spirit of Memphis Marathon runners are called St. Jude Heroes, but ‘everyone knows’ young patients are the truly brave ones
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Sports
Buckley: Aaron Bradshaw got the message. Now Penny Hardaway’s Tigers hope he continues to get it.
Bradshaw was benched against New Orleans, then starred against Baylor. With Louisville next, how will he follow up?
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High School Sports Southwind football standout wins statewide honor
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway provides status updates for Julius Thedford, Curtis Givens III and Hasan Abdul Hakim
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 2
Food
Season’s eatings: Recipes for the holidays
Mix things up this season with our holiday menu of goat cheese dip, a signature dish from The Lobbyist, festive Christmas cocktails and more.
Food Hearts, tulips and swans: Local baristas throwdown a latte
Suburbs
Germantown waits to change debt limit
City leaders have discussed the debt limit several times lately as Germantown Municipal School District seeks to make Houston — the only high school in the municipal district — comparable to other suburban districts’ high schools.
Premium Real Estate New Collierville office park is made to order for businesses who want to design their own space
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Where is the Memphis music? New newsletter points the way.
“On any given weekend, you’re going to have 30 to 50, 60 shows going on,” said Chris Duncan, who’s been curating a list of local weekend concerts since 2023.
Visual Arts Photo Gallery: An Orange Mound metal marker
Opinion
Calkins: Is Charles Huff a wow hire at Memphis? He sure has a wow resume.
“There’s no way to know if Charles Huff will win championships at Memphis. But the guy has every possible credential you could want.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The 2024 draft was supposed to be terrible. It was great for the Grizzlies.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tales from inside 201
For the past year and a half, the Shelby County Jail — commonly known as 201 Poplar — has been over its 2,400-inmate capacity.
Memphis Tigers Football The AM/DM podcast: At U of M, Huff is in
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 9
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?