Simmons Bank CEO ‘confident’ U of M, city government will agree on stadium funding
Simmons Bank CEO said the bank has offered to pay the full amount of the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium naming rights deal up front to expedite venue renovations.
New owners ready to recapture Hotel Pontotoc’s former glory
Developers Joseph Lewis and Tony Kuhn plan to begin $3.2 million restoration this fall.
Preliminary hearing set for Ezekiel Kelly
Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Case, also asked to subpoena juvenile records for the suspect in the shooting rampage last week that left six people shot, including three who died.
Does FedEx’s poor quarter signal a global recession?
News from FedEx has left some wondering what the company’s cost-cutting measures could mean in Memphis. FedEx, the city’s largest employer, has around 30,000 employees here. Related story: FedEx closing offices, deferring hiring, reducing flights after weak quarter
Together and individually, Thurman twins blaze trail for Northpoint volleyball
Hassie Clare and Quinn Thurman have helped turn the Northpoint volleyball program into a Division 2-A state tournament contender.
Key stats and numbers for the Tigers’ home opener
Arkansas State hasn’t committed a turnover in the first two games but it’s going against a Memphis defense that already has five takeaways.
Lakeland commission approves car wash, adjustment to residential development
With some pertinent concerns smoothed, Glide Xpress Car Wash received an endorsement for a new location on U.S. 64 in Lakeland.
Medical District Collaborative adds color to the neighborhood
Through the project, the Memphis Medical District Collaborative is on a mission to “add some vibrancy” to the area.
Tom Lee Park cutbank bluff to be named for One Beale developers
The Carlisle name follows a $1.5 million donation by the developers to the $62 million Tom Lee Park redesign. It honors the late Gene Carlisle, the family patriarch who called the One Beale real estate “the best piece of dirt in Memphis.”
First cases this year of West Nile detected
The two cases are also the first in Tennessee.
Social Club: The Rock gives Memphis a toast and locals line up for wings
Crumpy’s Hot Wings celebrates 31 years, The Rock gives a toast to Memphis and rapper GloRilla gets nominated for a BET Award.
Germantown holds off Bartlett for fifth straight victory
As always, the Red Devils make it interesting but Kion Threalkill and the defense come through.
Friday prep report: Houston hands Whitehaven third straight loss
Brock Vice scores three touchdowns for the second straight game.
Metro
Rape Crisis Center to expand forensic nursing staff, training with DOJ award
Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center has been named a center of excellence for its forensic nursing program and will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to train more nurse examiners.
City of Memphis Tyre Nichols family attorneys say Memphis hasn’t handed over key docs
Business
Some believe Supreme Court will uphold TikTok ban, but Memphis-area baker is optimistic
After attending Friday’s nearly three-hour Supreme Court hearing, Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies feels her side will prevail.
Premium City of Memphis Global Café team delivers warm, hearty meals to snowed-in neighbors in need
Sports
Morant’s late heroics propel Grizzlies past Wolves in nailbiter
Ja Morant made the biggest plays late to push the Grizzlies to victory over the Timberwolves, but teammates Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane did much of the heavy-lifting to get to that point. Related content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: This season’s Tigers ‘really love each other.’ What a refreshing change.
Food
Sound Bites: More inside details about No Comment and Fawn
Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.
Suburbs
DeSoto Sheriff’s Office continues working with controversial software
Clearview AI is a New York-based tech company that provides a massive database of images collected online for law-enforcement agencies to use during investigations.
Arts & Culture
Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
Opinion
Calkins: Sure, Taylor Jenkins screwed up. But that’s not what you should worry about.
Taylor Jenkins took the blame for the loss. It was nice of him to say. But the Grizzlies real problem may be their inability to handle the best in the West.
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.
Games
Crossword: Snow much fun
The Mid-South seldom receives snow that’s deep enough for serious sledding. But a recent article hints at the best spots for slipping and sliding plus a brief history of “Ski Mt. Moriah.”