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.
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
Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
Shelby County Lakeland’s Wesley Wright won’t run for Shelby County Commission
City of Memphis Cohen questions FBI leader about National Guard in Memphis
Spirit of Memphis Businessman, entrepreneur Walker Uhlhorn dies at 88
Business
XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.
Business Main Street will soon get new banners
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
When receiver Cortez Braham Jr. was deciding on which school to transfer to, Brendon Lewis’ pitch was simple: Choose the team with the quarterback you already know.
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Premium High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
High School Sports In a ‘defining game,’ Houston puts seven goals past Briarcrest
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago,making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest
The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.