Halbert goes to Jamaica, Comptroller says she’s ‘AWOL’
The Tennessee Comptroller’s office confirmed Halbert’s vacation to Jamaica with Comptroller Jason Mumpower calling her “AWOL.”
Emmanuel Akot is gone. What’s next for the Memphis Tigers?
Emmanuel Akot, the Boise State transfer who signed in June, has enrolled at Western Kentucky, according to CBSSports’ Jon Rothstein.
MSCS to ‘possibly make new determinations regarding district leadership’
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board will meet Tuesday evening to vote on one item — the employment of superintendent Joris Ray.
Election commission certifies Aug. 4 vote
The results show 23.6% of Shelby County’s registered voters cast ballots.
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Asian Palace sold, new restaurant opening in its place
Asian Palace, a staple for authentic Chinese and American-Chinese food and dim sum on Summer Avenue, will soon be fit for a “King.”
Collierville leaders say hospital may add senior care facility
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville hopes to add services for seniors at its suburban campus.
Herrington: Kevin Durant to the Grizzlies? It’s not crazy, but it is complicated
There’s a case to be made for Memphis: Durant could win big alongside Ja Morant, and do so in a way that gets him the kind of credit that eluded him with Golden State. Grizzlies show interest in Kevin Durant trade, per Athletic reportRelated story:
Vote for high school football player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Brighton, Central, Germantown, Munford, MUS and Sheffield are up for consideration this week.
Demolition begins for Downtown fire station
Until recently, the building housed a Memphis Fire station and headquarters for the department.
City Council goes to the maps in redistricting for special race
The council sets the district lines for the Nov. 8 ballot special election in council District 4. Meanwhile, the council plans to appoint someone to the seat in the interim to serve until the special election winner is certified.
Seth Henigan named to Manning Award watchlist
The University of Memphis player is the only true sophomore on the watchlist that includes 30 college quarterbacks.
Tennessee Dept. of Education tied to Rhode Island FBI inquiry
Rhode Island’s governor is being investigated for skirting the competitive bidding process and granting a seven-figure contract to a friend. One of the consultant’s partners is TN Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn’s former chief of staff.
Are later high school start times in the suburbs better for students?
With studies showing benefits of students starting classes later in the morning, several districts are studying the move.
Opinion: The suburbs need a voice on whether MLGW will leave TVA
Isn’t it time for MLGW to expand their board representation to include the entire service area instead of restricting voting membership to Memphis?
Herrington: Consumer’s Guide to the 2022-2023 Grizzlies home schedule
Chris Herrington’s Consumer’s Guide to the 2022-2023 Grizzlies home schedule, with all games rated on a four-star scale.
MPD could soon monitor business surveillance systems
If a crime occurs at a business, investigators would be able to download surveillance footage directly from the business instead of having to request it — something that can take hours, MPD says.
One day, one test: Keeping score isn’t as easy as 1, 2, 3
Even as Tennessee moves forward with a law that could hold back tens of thousands of third graders, there is widespread misunderstanding about what it even means to read at “grade level.”
Firefighters hold Sea of Red for fallen comrade
A procession of Memphis Fire Department vehicles lit the city red on Sunday in memory of firefighter David Pleasant, who died after he and three other firefighters were injured in a collision Aug. 10 while responding to a fire alarm.
Ballot taking shape for Nov. 8 election
The Shelby County Election Commission meets Monday, Aug. 22, to certify the August election results, including winners of the state and federal primaries from that ballot.
Metro
Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time.
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Education MSCS student numbers drop at start of school year
Education XAI wants to fix some Memphis schools. But these students say that help comes with a cost.
Business
Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time.
Health Care With $12M grant, UTHSC to become Center of Excellence for rural health care
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Sports
A broken neck didn’t keep this Tiger from the Super Bowl — or from helping kids
Former Carolina Panther and current Memphis Tigers defensive back coach Reggie Howard broke his neck in his final game as a Memphis player. He still managed to spend seven years in the NFL.
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Top four spots unchanged by plenty of shuffling below
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Food
After 40 years, beer rules are changing in Collierville
Updated laws change where alcohol can be sold and how many liquor stores are allowed in Collierville, but some business owners had concerns.
Suburbs
Mid-South Fair announces entertainment lineup for 2025
The Mid-South Fair’s entertainment lineup for next month’s event includes a variety of artists, featuring a range of genres.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Symphony Chorus holds auditions for professional amateurs
The Memphis Symphony Chorus is about to hold auditions for its upcoming season, continuing a 60-year tradition of high-level choral arrangements with no financial incentive.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza’s Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.
A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Inside the acquittal of an accused murder mastermind
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and criminal justice reporter Aarron Fleming talk about why prosecutors’ arguments might have fallen short in the latest Young Dolph murder trial.