Mayor Strickland to weigh third bid if term limits extended
Strickland issued a statement Wednesday saying he will consider a third term following the City Council’s approval Tuesday of an August ballot question that would expand term limits.
Gov. Lee signs bill affecting Germantown namesake schools
Gov. Lee signed a bill Wednesday that could impact the ownership and operation of Germantown’s namesake schools.
Cocozza comes to Harbor Town, brunch leaves The Majestic Grille
Deni and Patrick Reilly will open Cocozza in Harbor Town this fall, and June 5 is your last chance to grab weekend brunch at The Majestic Grille.
New Eats: Rotolo’s opens with classic pizza, calzones and, yes, deep-dish
Rotolo’s Craft & Crust in East Memphis offers Chicago deep-dish pizza. And it’s good.
Board of Adjustment tables Pinch District project, approves variance for Uptown daycare
The Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment waived an agenda item regarding height changes for the Pinch District development following two board member recusals.
Lausanne, Collierville win boys’ team tennis titles
Lynx win for the first time since 2008; Collierville gains redemption against Ravenwood for first championship in program history.
Digital art, work of Maurice Sendak are headed to Brooks
On the Sidebar, Eric talks to Patty Daigle, the associate curator of modern and contemporary art at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
FedEx embraces autonomous trucking
FedEx announced in September 2021 it would enter a pilot program with California-based Aurora Innovation Inc. to test autonomous driving technology.
Day care closed, license surrendered after child found dead in transport vehicle
The incident occurred May 19. A 1-year-old was found in the day care vehicle during the afternoon after being left in the vehicle that morning.
Crosstown High cancels last few days of classes after COVID uptick
Crosstown High School has begun summer vacation, canceling the final few days of classes because of an uptick in COVID cases.
Germantown names new fire chief
Germantown has promoted one of its assistant chiefs to the role of fire chief, as John Selberg is retiring from Germantown this summer.
Southern Baptist Convention announces new survivor hotline
The Southern Baptist Convention has created a hotline for abuse victims, while preparing for the release of church leaders accused of misconduct. Southern Baptists to release secret list of pastors accused of sexual abuseRelated story:
Former Tiger Josh Minott has a busy week of NBA workouts
Coming off the NBA draft combine, Minott is slated to work out for Toronto and Atlanta, among others.
Table Talk: Memorial Day brings family and food, and the heat is on
With Memorial Day here, it’s time to start cooking summer favorites; Flame MaLaTang brings the heat to Midtown; and it was a great year for the Memphis Greek Festival.
Bartlett approves budget, tax decrease for 2023 fiscal year
Reappraisal and a certified rate led to a slight decrease in property taxes in Bartlett for the coming fiscal year, a $1.73 rate to help fund the annual budget.
ACS budget approved, superintendent receives top marks
Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Jeff Mayo received a stellar review on Tuesday, May 24.
Photo gallery: Spring Fling kicks off
Spring Fling began Tuesday at various venues in and around Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Here’s a look at the action so far.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: School closure meeting and a new Chamber chair
Also happening this week: A Memphis Christmas rom-com airs on BET+, and Santa helps people cross Union Avenue.
Premium Metro ‘Goofiest, happiest dog in the world’ has spent nearly 1,500 days in a shelter
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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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Marathon runners are called St. Jude Heroes, but ‘everyone knows’ young patients are the truly brave ones
More than 22,000 runners took part in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday, which officials hope will raise $16 million for the hospital
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Business Local law firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Sports
Grizzlies flex bench strength to knock off Trail Blazers
Memphis’ bench outscored Portland’s bench 69-35, tying its season high for bench points. Box score: Grizzlies 119, Trail Blazers 96 Aldama scores 22 points, Grizzlies build big lead in 119-96 win over Trail BlazersRelated content:
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Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl matchup: Navy vs. Cincinnati
Memphis Grizzlies Aldama scores 22 points, Grizzlies build big lead in 119-96 win over Trail Blazers
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 119, Trail Blazers 96
Food
Bartlett now jittery with many new coffee shops
An abundance of coffee shops have opened in Bartlett in the past year, making for a competitive market for those seeking a piping hot brew.
Recipes Recipe Exchange: Phillip Ashley Rix’s sweet potato pie
Suburbs
Bartlett now jittery with many new coffee shops
An abundance of coffee shops have opened in Bartlett in the past year, making for a competitive market for those seeking a piping hot brew.
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Arts & Culture
Gallery: An Orange Mound metal marker
The Orange Mound neighborhood marker is located at corner of Park Avenue and Airways Boulevard.
Premium Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar contender ‘Hamnet’ and a super-sized ‘Kill Bill’
Opinion
Opinion: ‘The moral obligation to extend hospitality to the migrant and the stranger’
“Regardless of political affiliation or denomination, Christian people must speak clearly and with one voice that such treatment of the immigrant or cultural outsider in our midst is immoral and in direct opposition to the way of Jesus.”
Guest Columnists Echols: Thinking about what’s behind our thinking
Podcasts
‘I don’t think I have seen a mug shot that is not Latino or African American,’ county mayor says about Task Force arrests
On “Behind The Headlines,” Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said he has tried to meet with federal officials from the Memphis Safe Task Force to talk about his concerns ICE agents are racially “profiling” Memphians.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Former TV journalist revealing deeper truths
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Brain on a chip
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of a gum-stick-size chip used to test an antiviral, and it is courtesy Caleb Jia.