Arlington, Collierville, Millington want a say ahead of MLGW recommendation
Half of Shelby County’s suburbs passed a resolution seeking a voice in decisions regarding Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division.
Analysis: Projecting Penny Hardaway’s rotation for next season
Coach Penny Hardaway added UIC transfer guard Damaria Franklin Monday. So with all the coming and going over, it feels like a good time to project next season’s rotation.Related story:
Easter-Thomas pushes for reopening Memphis City Council district lines
Michalyn Easter-Thomas has the backing of a coalition of groups who want to explore not only new district lines for the council but possibly a restructuring, including runoffs and eliminating super districts.
Commission narrowly rejects special counsel to investigate clerk’s office
The move could have been a start toward ouster proceedings against Clerk Wanda Halbert.Related story:
County votes to set up committee to tackle new Regional One Health center funding
The next move for county funding toward a new Regional One Health center in the Medical District is an appointed committee to come up with recommendations on what is likely to be some kind of bond financing. Five County Commissioners attend last meeting after hitting term limitRelated story:
Ray involvement in MSCS superintendent hunt would be ‘inappropriate,’ educator says
School board Chair Michelle McKissack says input from former superintendent Joris Ray isn’t expected, although the language included in Ray’s resignation agreement suggests he will be. McKissack said the clause was instead just standard language.
Germantown native to play Tuesday in U.S. Open
Catherine Harrison will face one of the top-ranked players in the world.
Calkins: The Tigers have to win. It doesn’t matter how young they are.
Ryan Silverfield keeps talking about the youth of this Memphis football team. Is that a bad sign? Let’s hope not. Because this is the moment to reclaim momentum. Related story:
Weirich joining 25th Judicial District as Special Counsel
She will be sworn-in Sept. 1 in Somerville. The district consists of Hardeman, Fayette, Lauderdale, McNairy and Tipton counties in West Tennessee.
Cordova complex part of over $245M in acquisitions by Fogelman this year
The Memphis-based real estate and investment firm has acquired six properties so far in 2022, including two in Shelby County.
Judge orders no new tenants for Peppertree for next four months
The city filed in Federal Court this past month following two elevated walkways collapsing and a fire that burned the apartment leasing office to the ground.
Memphis singer charged with attempted murder
Bolton was scheduled to perform at the Halloran Centre Saturday, Sept. 3, alongside Charisse and Courtney Little. A spokesperson for the theater group said the promoter hosting the event notified them Monday, Aug. 29, that Bolton’s performance has been canceled.
16 local private schools — so far — approved to accept vouchers this academic year
The Tennessee Department of Education said Thursday, Aug. 25, that it is still waiting to approve three schools but that they all have a “pathway to eligibility.” Opinion: School vouchers undermine public education Opinion: Education Savings Accounts give important choices to familiesRelated stories:
Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Briarcrest, Covington, ECS, Fayette-Ware, Freedom Prep, Hamilton and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Billionaire charter school advocates gave to at least 22 organizations that endorsed TISA
Bill Gates and the Walton family funded a substantial portion of the advocacy for Gov. Bill Lee’s school funding overhaul. Skeptics fear this philanthropy is self-interested, advancing an agenda to dismantle public schools to benefit private interests.
Candidate hopes community service stands out in run for Bartlett alderman
Casper Briggs believes his experience on Bartlett commissions gives him a better understanding of the suburb than his opponents in the Position 1 race for alderman in November.
Metro
Health Department pushes for HIV testing in hospital ERs
The Shelby County Health Department recommends local hospitals adopt the “opt-out” approach, in which an HIV test will be part of a patient’s medical visit unless they decline.
Metro Missouri woman to plead guilty to federal charge in plot to sell Graceland
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Health Department pushes for HIV testing in hospital ERs
The Shelby County Health Department recommends local hospitals adopt the “opt-out” approach, in which an HIV test will be part of a patient’s medical visit unless they decline.
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Herrington: Could JJJ be Defensive Player of the Year? Nine statistics say yes
After Sunday’s close game at Cleveland, the top team in the East, Chris Herrington looks at a lot of bigger-picture thoughts about the Grizzlies team.
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Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Bog & Barley team to open new concept in Collierville
The new restaurant will be locted in the former space of Highlander Restaurant & Pub, which closed last year.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Greenstein: ‘Religion for adults means embracing complexity’
“Science is essential to understanding how things work, but science will never explain why things matter to the human heart.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Wally Joe, Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards
Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.