MLGW CEO J.T. Young takes position with Florida utility
Young leaves MLGW after four years. His departure next month comes at a critical point in the utility’s consideration of leaving the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Thursday prep report: Collierville rallies past arch-rival Houston
Lindsey Vicknair said her team needed a high-intensity test. And they got one.
Halbert says ‘whistleblower’ status should make her immune to recall
Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert reacts to talk of legislation lowering the number of signatures needed to force a recall election. She also continues to blame County Mayor Lee Harris’ administration for a backlog of license plates and tags that she says has been cleared up.
Voters could recall Shelby County Clerk under proposed bill
Under the current law, 15% of registered county voters have to sign a petition to get a recall question on the ballot. State Rep. Mark White (R-Memphis) wants to lower that to 1%.
FedEx announces $2 billion in cost-cutting measures, rate increases
In 2023, FedEx hopes to generate total cost savings of $2.2 to 2.7 billion, and the Memphis-based company plans increase some of its rates.
Memphis rapper GloRilla gives back to MLK Prep
Gloria “GloRilla” Woods visited her former high school, MLK Prep, to surprise students with a musical performance and a donation.
Former MSCS teacher indicted on crimes against children
A former teacher at Oakhaven Middle School and Wells Station Elementary School has been indicted for crimes against children, according to a statement from Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In return to Memphis, former deputy AD Wren Baker sees promise for Tigers, new-look AAC
Before his team takes on the Tigers on Saturday afternoon in a preview of a future American Athletic Conference matchup, Baker said he’s as confident as ever in the Tigers’ brand and the new-look league.
St. George’s standout wins fan vote for player of the week
McClain recorded 4.5 quarterback sacks, one short of the school record, as the Gryphons shut down one of the area’s top offenses while picking up their second victory.
Collierville residents injured in 2021 shooting sue Kroger
Two residents wounded in the Sept. 23, 2021 shooting spree at Kroger in Collierville, have filed suit against the grocery store chain and the third-party company who hired the employee who went on the rampage.
Cleanup group talks long-term and short-term fixes for blight, illegal dumping
The city is adding a convenience dumpster site soon at Collins Yard and next year, plans to roll out artificial intelligence tracking to address blight and illegal dumping.
3,000 ‘AutoZoners’ gather for annual sales meeting
AutoZone opened 118 new stores and closed one in the U.S., opened 39 stores in Mexico and 20 stores in Brazil in 2022.
Kevin Ritz confirmed by U.S. Senate as new U.S. Attorney
Ritz was recommended to the White House by U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis and succeeds Joe Murphy, who had been acting U.S. Attorney since February 2021.
Rape victim’s appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ prompts calls for reform
As the woman who police think was raped last year by Eliza Fletcher’s alleged killer takes her story to a national audience on ‘Good Morning America,’ community leaders are demanding answers about law enforcement’s slow-moving investigation of the 2021 rape.
Trezevant Manor ushers in fall with fashion show fundraiser
The show helps support the Trezevant Manor Foundation, which funds capital improvements at the senior living facility.
Calkins: How TV’s Marybeth Conley found God, love and a new mission — with an ex-con
Twenty years after starting “Live at 9,” Marybeth Conley has found love, God and a new mission with a childhood crush — who happens to have served time for robbing a bank.
National Black Restaurant Week launches in Memphis
The event celebrates the flavors of African, African-American and Caribbean cuisine.
$10 Deal: Ms. B’s Sub Shop offers one bargain after another
Ms. B is Bonnie Harris, who worked at the Chinese Sub Shop for 25 years, has portions large enough to make sure nobody goes away hungry.
U of M updates Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium gameday procedures
The pregame pep rally will begin 15 minutes earlier at 1:30 p.m. so fans can start entering the stadium. There will also be seven additional security wanding and ticketing locations.Related story:
Five fall concerts for adventurous Memphis rock fans
From major touring bands headed to Elvis’ house to emerging Memphis groups, the fall concert calendar has some intriguing options for risk-taking rock fans.
The To-Do List: Gonerfest, Veganfest, Arcade fest and Martin/Short
This week, Crosstown Arts screens a Japanese gangster film, Cynthia Daniels hosts five parties in one and the Pink Palace Crafts Fair is back for the 50th time.
TSSAA high school football leaders and standings
Totals are through Week 5 games. Northpoint QB Jack Patterson leads area in total offense per game. Northpoint and Lausanne tie for top of Division II-AA West Region. Statistical leaders and standings for TSSAA schools.
For the Grizzlies, Ja Morant’s pairing with greatest H-O-R-S-E champ is perfect
The Grizzlies assistant who works with Ja Morant on his shooting made 276 3-point shots and 95% of his free throws while at Missouri State. Plus, he knows how to “push the right buttons and mess with you in the best way.” Sounds like the perfect coach to work with Morant. Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant lands at No. 9 in ESPN’s NBArank seriesRelated story:
Metro
Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
If Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee achieves his goal, Tennessee would spend more than $303 million in public dollars on vouchers next fiscal year to help send 40,000 students to private schools across the state.
Elections New bill would bar some Tennesseans from running for Congress
Update State Government New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
Premium Shelby County Edmund Ford Jr. pleads guilty to tax evasion
Premium Shelby County How Jerri Green plans to breathe life back into one of the nation’s oldest public defender offices
Business
Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Premium Business International Paper splits into two public companies, reports $23.6B in 2025 sales
Sports
Herrington: Analyzing the JJJ deal — and what’s next for the Grizzlies
Chris Herrington wades into the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, explains what happened Tuesday and what it means and what it suggests.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Jaren Jackson had to be traded. Because it’s time for the Grizzlies to start again.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Mike Miller’s jump shot was one version of basketball beauty
Player of the Week Winter weather timeout: Catch up on Memphis’ fans choice and OrthoSouth players of the week
Food
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Suburbs
Could Bartlett get rid of its property tax?
Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the suburb to look into eliminating property taxes, but others wonder how the suburb would make up the lost revenue.
Winter weather Arlington Suburbs pretreated roads, but still need help from Mother Nature
Arts & Culture
Pro cornhole comes to town, and the Dixon celebrates 50 years
In this week’s To-Do List, a new Pink Palace exhibit explores the science and culture of food. And Urban Earth hosts a workshop on air plants.
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Satisfying our craving for crafting
Opinion
Opinion: Like Minneapolis, Memphis doesn’t have an ‘immigration problem’
“Introducing immigration enforcement into our neighborhoods does not make us safer; it fractures trust, drives fear underground and harms families who are already contributing quietly and faithfully to the life of this city.”
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The difference between Memphis and Minneapolis
The scene in Memphis has been very different from the one in Minneapolis, and there are many theories about why that is.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 3
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