FedEx delivers 52 tons of medical aid for Ukrainian refugees
FedEx has donated more than $2.3 million in humanitarian aid since the outset of the conflict, including $1 million that has been allocated for in-kind shipping with nonprofit partners.
Are your car tags coming? Clerk says 8,700 ready to go but backlog persists
Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert says her office has been hand-stuffing envelopes, but she remains baffled by what caused the backlog. In the interim, county government has asked for a weekly inspection of the clerk’s license plate and car tag storage space.
MATA funding clears final hurdle at Shelby County Commission
The 9-2 vote at the Monday, June 27, commission completes city and county action to create an ongoing tax revenue stream expected to total $30 million in the next 8 years. County Commission caught between capital funding for schools or Regional OneRelated stories:
New voting equipment for November arrives; early voting hours set for August ballot
The new system includes a paper trail along with updated touch screen machines and an option to vote hand-marked paper ballots.
Germantown adopts budget, approves first Carrefour building
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved its $210.9 million budget and reviewed the first building in the redevelopment of Carrefour at Kirby Woods.
New Frayser library to be completed by end of 2023
Memphis Public Libraries Director Keenon McCloy did not give a figure for the price of the contract, but may cost about $12 million.
Six takeaways from documents on Memphis’ final IARP hearing
The university’s case and objections are laid out, as well as the panel’s responses and its own objections.
Herrington: ‘Quiet’ is an option, but the Grizzlies should try to make a little noise in free agency
And one approach starts with Tyus Jones.
Regional One plans $750 million project of ‘most critical part of’ hospital
And with almost half of Shelby County Commissioners leaving office in two months, they have a firm deadline to find $350 million in funding, their share of the project’s funding, for the county-owned hospital. The Commission also has ambitious plans to revamp the county’s MWBE program. County Commission caught between capital funding for schools or Regional OneRelated story:
Bartlett-based Grace Medical plans $2.8 million expansion
Grace Medical plans a $2.8 million expansion at its Bartlett headquarters to enhance its position in otology.
Iowa State transfer already feels at home in Memphis
Joseph Scates plays with confidence but didn’t join the Tigers with a big ego. “I just want to work,” he said.
Memphis basketball to hire Faragi Phillips as assistant
After battling in high school, Hardaway and Phillips will be on the same bench this season.
County mayor says stable housing critical in keeping ex-offenders out of system
The housing will provide a home for four ex-offenders who are participating in the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry’s FOCUSED program, an 11-week training program that combines job readiness with the opportunity for selection into vocational training programs.
Collierville launching ambulance service despite vehicle delay
Collierville Fire Department launches its ambulance service Friday. However, the shiny new vehicles for the suburb will not be ready, leading to a temporary conversion of Rural Metro units
Germantown Police Department promotes inspector to deputy chief
MSCS failed to keep children safe at Head Start centers, report finds
An investigation conducted by the federal Administration for Children and Families found that Memphis-Shelby County Schools failed to make sure children were kept safe at several Head Start centers the district operates.
Marmalade Restaurant preserved more than Southern food
Almost a decade before the National Civil Rights Museum opened, the Marmalade Restaurant and Lounge thrived on Calhoun Avenue.
Ole Miss wins first College World Series title
The Rebels, with four Shelby-Metro area players, sweep Oklahoma.
Work to begin on second and final phase at Lakeland Town Square
The recently completed $42 million Phase 1 includes 138 flats and 21,200 square feet of commercial space, as well as amenities like a clubhouse and pool for residents.
Metro
Flash flood warning extended again, this time to 9:15 p.m.
Memphis ‘got lucky' Wednesday. But rocky weather will continue through the weekend. And motorists who encounter standing water are reminded to “turn around, don’t drown.”
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Update Metro Storms kill 7 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
Public Safety Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Shelby Farms indicted for first-degree murder
Business
Falling Into Place: Broad Avenue shop closing, but the future is sweet
“There’s nothing sad about any of this,” Falling Into Place owner Mary Claire White said. “I feel really, really good about what I’ve done for 10 years. I’m excited to focus on the next thing.”
Health Care Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Lausanne baseball standout wins spring-sports athlete-of-the-week vote
Emre Roan provided a history-making walk-off winner against CBHS.
Spirit of Memphis Brad Luckett takes over as CBHS basketball coach
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Sports Redbirds', Tigers’ postponed baseball games reset for Friday
Food
Bittersweet bakers: 17 Berkshire closing, Jacques Louise opening in Midtown
As it closes, 17 Berkshire is “passing the torch” to gluten-free bakery, Jacques Louise.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools enters contract for new bus lot
Collierville’s Board of Education wants to buy nearly 28 acres on U.S. 72 to park the fleet of yellow vehicles that transport Collierville and Germantown students.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Hot Foot Honeys, drag time travel and a bad tattoo contest
This week, Martin Luther King Jr. is honored, a fashion legend is celebrated and a mid-century home transforms into a vintage pop-up shop.
Opinion
Narcisse: Giving up more than just chocolate this Lent
Lent should unsettle our belief we’ve done anything to justify what we have and what others do not. And that, I believe, is a way of life worth living.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Word Search: April theater in Memphis
Can you solve this week’s word search?