Herrington: Start Kennard? ‘Frantic’ Grizzlies running out of answers
It’s barely the second week of November, and the Grizzlies are already two-thirds of the way to last season’s total home losses.
Bam Adebayo, Heat outlast Grizzlies
The Grizzlies rallied to take a lead in the fourth quarter, but they couldn’t close the deal against Miami on Wednesday night. Related story:
Halbert investigation ‘jump-started’ by office closure, prosecutor says
Wanda Halbert’s office has been under investigation since June. The Chattanooga prosecutor leading the probe tells The Daily Memphian the closing of the Poplar Plaza clerk’s office has his attention.
Chickasaw Gardens gate proposal under scrutiny
Land Use Control Board staff disagree with a neighborhood plan to combat crime.
Bonner beefs up security in jail, courts after fatal stabbing
The enhanced security comes after an Oct. 26 stabbing that led to the death of Deion Byrd while he was in a holding area behind a criminal courtroom. New Youth Justice and Education Center to provide a ‘different path’Related story:
I-55 Metal Museum exit will permanently close
The goals of the new roundabout design are to reduce crashes, relieve congestion and provide route continuity for I-55.
The University of Memphis kicks off more than $21M job ‘upskilling’ effort
The idea is to offer training sessions as short as four weeks to help people in 42 counties improve job skills.
Arlington superintendent talks system’s legacy, state’s A-F report cards
Superintendent Jeff Mayo highlighted the accomplishments of the Arlington Community Schools district in his annual “State of the District” speech before the town’s Chamber of Commerce.
Hardaway hopes to see more fight when Memphis visits Missouri
Tigers were out-rebounded in season-opening win over Jackson State; coach Penny Hardaway felt they took “some plays off.”
Bartlett ‘5 Way’ intersection projects on pause
Another potential project at the infamous five way intersection in Bartlett is delayed as planning commissioners want to see what a traffic study means for the confusion junction.
Vaughan looks to 2024 session during Chamber of Commerce meeting
Rep. Kevin Vaughan, R-Collierville, was the featured speaker at Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon.
Table Talk: Chris Herrington moseys on down to Momma’s for Dining Week
For Downtown Dining Week, Chris Herrington visited Momma’s and said the restaurant’s fried chicken sandwich just might take the title for the city’s best.
How a young doctor came to love Memphis and St. Jude. And, along the way, changed the world.
Dr. Justin Baker never intended to stay nearly 20 years in Memphis. But he came to love both the city and his work at St. Jude Children’s Research hospital. Now he’s is leaving for Stanford — but not before sharing some lessons he learned along the way.
Former private chef for rich and famous finds home at SOB East
A native French chef puts his spin on the menu at SOB East.
‘Angry moms,’ educators to TN Republicans: Don’t turn down federal money
The federal funding supports students with disabilities, English learners, rural students and those from low-income households. No state has ever rejected it.
Incumbents retain offices in contested DeSoto County supervisor races
Republican incumbents in local DeSoto County races returned to office Tuesday night in Mississippi’s Nov. 7 general election. DeSoto County Republicans have strong showing in state legislative racesRelated Stories:
Opinion: The state of Memphis’ aquifer is ‘worse than we thought’
Protect Our Aquifer says change is needed “to ensure we have clean drinking water far into the future. We have one chance to get this right. At this point, we are failing.”
Tigers Football Insider: Coordinator Matt Barnes owns defensive lapses vs. USF
The Memphis Tigers allowed a season-high 50 points in a 59-50 win over the University of South Florida last week, and defensive coordinator Matt Barnes owned the fact that he didn’t create a good enough game plan.
All-Region 8-4A football team announced
Standouts from Craigmont, Kirby, Melrose, Millington and Ridgeway honored by the league’s coaches.
City Council questions timing of solid waste fee hike proposal
“We are talking about nearly a $37 million increase — either we put all of that on the utility bill or we put it on the property tax rate,” said Council Chairman Martavius Jones. “We can’t do it in November.” City Council pushes final votes on primary elections, mayoral runoffs Related Story:
Experts talk DOJ investigation of MPD at community forum
Two police reform experts talked Tuesday, Nov. 7, during a forum hosted by a local nonprofit about the Department of Justice’s pattern-or-practice investigation of MPD and their own work in implementing reforms.
Thanksgiving 101: Recipes, turkey trots and Black Friday fun
Get prepared for the big day with recipes for turkey and cranberry sauce, a rundown of what’s open for Thanksgiving and an events guide for pre- and post-meal fun.
Metro
The Early Word: Say goodbye to Smart Mart and five MSCS schools
The Sheraton hotel has a new name, city library workers’ fate is in now your hands and MLGW explains why your bill is so high.
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
City of Memphis Seven candidates stake out positions at Democratic county mayoral forum
Elections Here’s who made the Shelby County primary ballot
Premium Education Busy year of hiring, firing, reassigning led to payroll problems at MSCS, audit finds
Business
The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Today, we’ll introduce you to new business reporter Steve Bohnel and we’ll chat about Dr. James Downing’s new role at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his possible replacement and even about curing cancer.
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care Health insurance crackdown: New laws could help patients and hospitals stand up to unfair policies.
Business Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Sports
Grizzlies 25: Desmond Bane wasn’t drafted to be a star. He became one anyway.
As this Grizzlies 25 countdown has moved into the Top 10, there are four players left on the list who were drafted by the Grizzlies or whose rights were acquired through the draft.
High School Sports Bartlett holds off Houston for district championship
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s legal case dismissed, attorney says
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
Food
Comeback Coffee comes back — for one day
For nearly a year, Comeback Coffee has existed without couches, without conversations and without a morning crowd lingering at its Downtown cafe. On Saturday, Feb. 28, that energy will return to North Main Street.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Suburbs
Plans approved for condos replacing former Gus’s in Collierville
“It’s no secret I am concerned with vacant buildings around town,”one official said of the plans for the 35-foot-tall building. “I think this is a fabulous project that repurposes a property. ... This will enhance the area.”
North Mississippi Paving the way: DeSoto’s long-term traffic goals start with 4-year road plan
Arts & Culture
James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Lawson’s autobiography, coauthored by Memphian Emily Yellin, had a Memphis launch Friday, Feb. 20, at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Arts & Culture ‘Bloom’ event celebrates spring at Memphis Botanic Garden
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Today, we’ll introduce you to new business reporter Steve Bohnel and we’ll chat about Dr. James Downing’s new role at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his possible replacement and even about curing cancer.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.