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
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essential Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: BBQ fest wars are back and MSCS graduations begin
Education Rhodes welcomes new endowed humanities professor
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: Central High lights up the stage — and advances to finals in New York.
Business
Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
The owners of Union Centre changed the iconic blue dog art in late April. Only one blue dog painting remains on the building.
Premium Health Care Nurse celebrating Mother’s Day with her newborn thanks to colleagues’ care
Health Care UTHSC addresses loss of federal funding
Premium Health Care Birding helps some ‘feel a part of something bigger’
Sports
Showboats fall 19-9 to Battlehawks for another disappointing loss
Memphis has only won three of its last 17 games since the start of the 2024 season. No other team in the league has more than Memphis’ 14 losses during that span.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Mama Bears: Jay Huff’s mom Kathy is ‘Huff Stuff,’ too
Premium Collierville Collierville girls dominate sectional track meet
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Three homers not enough as ‘birds drop finale, series at Knights
Food
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.
Suburbs
Collierville girls dominate sectional track meet
Khari Webb and the rest of the Dragons look like good bets for more Spring Fling success.
Arts & Culture
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essential Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
Opinion
Calkins: Central High lights up the stage — and advances to finals in New York.
The Central High jazz band continued to blaze through New York, advancing to the finals of the Essentially Ellington contest. Said Ollie Liddell, the band’s director: “We play with the spirt of the city, man.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.