City Council questions another MLGW rate hike ahead of vote
As the City Council nears the end of another term, they’re being asked to increase power rates — again.
Wanda Halbert denies being evicted from Poplar Plaza office
Wanda Halbert addressed the sudden closing of the County Clerk’s Poplar Plaza office at a press conference Thursday, Nov. 9. She maintains the exit was not an “eviction” but acknowledged her office missed paying two months’ rent and called it “trivial.”
Riverside Drive to reopen
Riverside Drive will reopen to traffic on Monday, Nov. 13, with some restrictions.
Chickasaw Gardens gate proposal rejected
Both those for and against the proposal for two gated entrances to the Midtown neighborhood gathered at City Hall for the vote Thursday, Nov. 9.
Tigers roll past Hornets for first victory in the Simmons era
Madison Griggs and Raven Sims combine for 34 points in a dominant performance.
Chick-fil-A could be headed Downtown
The restaurant would be on a 1.37-acre lot in Uptown near St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There are plans for a dual-lane drive-thru, outdoor seating and parking.
New court filing shows payments Michael Oher, Tuohys received for ‘The Blind Side’
Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy have filed an accounting of the funds that were received while they were conservators of retired NFL star Michael Oher, whose life story rose to prominence with the 2009 film, “The Blind Side.”
Shelby County judge suspended after admitting to illegal drug use
That information was revealed in documents officially referring Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 Judge Melissa Boyd to the Tennessee General Assembly for “further action,” including potential removal.
What to look for in Memphis’ visit to Missouri
The Tigers’ matchup Friday with Mizzou marks the first of several tough tests they’ll face in the upcoming weeks.
Lakeland begins Econo Lodge demolition
After dealing with crime and other unwanted activities at a Lakeland hotel, city officials helped start the demolition of the Econo Lodge, a step in reinventing the area around Canada Road and Interstate 40.
Leftwich staff prepares for the opening of Memphis’ tennis mecca
The $31.5 million complex — a public-private partnership — will include 12 indoor courts, serve as the home for the Tigers’ men’s and women’s tennis teams and be open to the paying public.
Grizzlies Insider: Facing adversity, Memphis takes ‘us vs. everybody’ mentality
“It’s never over until it’s over,” Desmond Bane said. “I have a lot of faith in our guys and a lot of faith in our process. … This is nothing to fret about. We will start to win games.”
The controversy over a George Floyd book event at Whitehaven High School
The authors of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book on George Floyd had to give their presentation to Whitehaven High students without going too deep into the book’s main theme of systemic racism.
The To-Do List: Perk up, plant seeds and prep for the holidays
This week, single folks share their stories, Friends of George’s kicks off the holiday season and we learn to move past the trauma of those sad children’s movies from the 1990s. (“All Dogs Go to Heaven,” we’re looking at you.)
Crosstown vintage shop invites out-of-state vendors for fall market
Besides Blue Suede Vintage, there will be six Memphis-area vintage resellers, as well as ones from Chattanooga, Birmingham, and Water Valley, Mississippi.
$10 Deal: Cocozza’s aperitivo happy hour
The aperitivo is quintessentially Italian, a celebration of food and drink but also a time to relax with friends and family before dinner.
Millington Central quarterback wins fan vote for player of the week
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen McCoy Pugh as The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week for Week 12.
Hernando steps back in time this weekend with Dickens of a Christmas festival
Hernando’s festival with a nod to the Victorian Era will kick off Friday with a Christmas tree lighting.
CBHS cross country team sets a new standard for the program — and Memphis
Disappointment over a third-place finish at the state meet can’t overshadow the fact that the 2023 team made remarkable strides.
TSSAA second-round playoff preview: 6A rematches highlight the action
Both Bartlett and Germantown and Collierville and Houston renew acquaintances with a berth in the quarterfinals on the line.
Sanford: Times have changed. And they demand a return to mayoral runoffs.
In 1991, U.S. District Judge Jerome Turner said runoffs in Memphis elections were designed to keep Black candidates from becoming mayor. And he was correct at the time.
New Youth Justice and Education Center to provide a ‘different path’
Shelby County Sheriff Bonner said he hopes the center will allow the expansion of educational opportunities provided to the juvenile facility by Hope Academy. Bonner beefs up security in jail, courts after fatal stabbingRelated story:
County Commission Scorecard: The new chair, committee assignments and police reform
The County Commission Scorecard catches up to a trio of police-reform ordinances — two approved and a third falling one vote short. Also, the 10 rounds of balloting to elect a new leader demonstrated ongoing divisions on the commission.
Metro
County Commission approves purchase of Regional One land despite markup
The commission approved more money to buy the property that goes with the old Commercial Appeal buildings. Deals on the three remaining adjacent parcels for the 16-acre site are still pending.
Shelby County County Commission moves forward on sheriff’s pay raise, but not its own
Shelby County County Commission chooses Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson’s replacement
Metro Fired VA worker back on job
Business
Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Last year was the first time the city exceeded $100 billion in gross regional product, officials at the Greater Memphis Chamber State of the Economy luncheon said.
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Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis capitalize on home-heavy schedule?
The Grizzlies are finally returning to FedExForum for a five-game homestand. Can they distance from Denver as the Nuggets’ schedule increases in difficulty?
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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
Germantown to have large bookstore after 14 years without one
Barnes & Noble is looking to open in Germantown, but the space will be significantly smaller than Shelby County’s existing locations.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
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Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”