Tuesday prep report: Bartlett girls, Collierville boys win district titles
Freshman Faye Williams leads Lady Panthers; senior T.J. McNeal helps Dragons pull away late.
Slain MPD Officer Geoffrey Redd spent life looking to serve
He taught Sunday school and is remembered by at least one officer as a kind, caring person who knew how to talk to citizens.
Music Festival plans move forward as last details on damage deposit hammered out
The City Council delayed approving a damage deposit fund on the contract between Memphis in May and the Memphis River Parks Partnernship to Feb. 21, so the city administration can verify that part of the agreement. Police reform ordinances clear second reading at City Council Related story:
Horn Lake leaders clash over details of medical marijuana dispensaries
Planning Director Chad Bahr presented the commission’s recommendations for medical marijuana dispensaries zoning at Tuesday night’s meeting. Some aldermen, however, pushed back on the commission’s recommendations.
Former SCORPION supervisor had troubled past
Memphis Police Department commanders gave Lt. Dewayne Smith a sensitive assignment — overseeing members of the controversial SCORPION unit — despite a checkered past that included giving unreliable testimony in a federal drug case. Additional Nichols’ video could be released, city attorney saysRelated story:
Nearly 2,000 cars have been reported stolen in 2023
Crime stats reviewed by Memphis City Council members on Tuesday, Feb. 21, show 15-year-olds are the largest group by age of those arrested for car thefts. Mass car break-ins in parking lots have locals talking — and postingRelated stories:
Teen accused in Rev. Eason-Williams killing out on bond
Miguel Andrade, 15, the accused shooter in Eason-Williams’ death, posted a $200,000 bond Wed, Feb. 15.
MSCS board looking at possible locations for Cordova-area high school
Board members discussed some details for a new high school, which comes as a result of Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ agreement to relinquish ownership of the Germantown namesake schools.
Officials discuss BlueOval City infrastructure growth for West Tennessee
Several mayors from West Tennessee had a discussion on Tuesday to get an idea for what is anticipated and the challenges they will face when BlueOval City moves into the region.
30% of MLGW customers in bill backlog owe more than $500
In an update Tuesday, MLGW’s VP of customer service said MLGW has resolved about half of the initial billing backlog created by faulty utility meters.
Shelby County Commission may move their regularly scheduled meeting
The commission meets at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, when it will vote to change its meeting schedule to allow for a meeting seven hours later.
FedEx commits more than $1 million to Turkey, Syria earthquake relief
Since the first earthquake on Monday, Feb. 6, FedEx has assisted multiple nonprofit and government organizations that are responding directly to the crisis by utilizing its global trade networks.
Beauty Shop manager killed in shooting, friend recalls what happened
Kevin “Shea” Grauer, 55, worked at Karen Carrier’s Beauty Shop in Cooper-Young for 18 years; Carrier called Grauer her “beacon of light.” Friend Duncan Aiken shares what happened the night Grauer died.
Second suspect charged in Whitehaven shootings
Ladarius Marion, 21, is charged with second-degree murder, five counts of attempted second-degree murder, and five counts of employment of a weapon during a dangerous felony. Arrest made in Whitehaven shootings City council weighs special-use permit for Whitehaven bar after Sunday shootingRelated stories:
Hard seltzer sales lead to hard debate
Years after the wine in grocery stores battle was fought, a new battle is brewing — over spirit-based seltzers.
Tigers Basketball Insider: How Memphis’ loss to Houston helped its NCAA Tournament chances
Memphis moved further to the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble after losing to Houston on the road.
Memphis Showboats grab 10 players in USFL draft
Ole Miss offensive tackle Mason Brooks goes fourth overall to Memphis.
Tigers, AAC reveal 2023 football schedule
Memphis will open American Athletic Conference play against Navy for a second straight year.
Lush, Local Lime coming to Saddle Creek
The cosmetics retailer and Mexican eatery will be the newest shops to join the retail options at the Shops of Saddle Creek.
The Memphis Grizzlies Glossary
From alley-oops to Z-bounds, "all heart, grit, grind" to the Zombie Grizzlies, an alphabetical survey of Grizzlies on-court and fan culture in Memphis.
Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. talks vacation, All-Star outfits
“Bro, you have to level up each day, and every day I’ve killed every fit,” Jackson said. “And I don’t really be saying that out loud. This was the best I have ever dressed.”
Lakeland rejects new Dollar General, more multifamily at The Lake District
Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission says no to a Dollar General and some changes to The Lake District development.
Meet the Memphis man behind Jaren Jackson’s ‘net’ pants
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. made a stir at NBA All-Star Weekend with his Memphis designed fit.
Metro
Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty arrested for robbery, kidnapping
Shiesty and eight others, including the rapper’s father, were arrested on federal charges Thursday.Related content:
State Government Lawmaker calls delay on gun bills a ‘slap in the face’ to Tennessee gun owners
Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest
Public Safety Woman accused of killing pastor ‘on notice’ for alleged bond violation
Premium Education COVID funding, contracts, controls: What’s in the MSCS audit
Business
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
Premium Health Care ‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Real Estate Heartsong Church sells 10 acres for $700,000
Premium Real Estate Inked: Stryker, AutoZone and Scan Global Logistics making local moves
Real Estate Performance Properties buys Perkins Park in Southeast Memphis
Sports
Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?
“It was a disappointing cheap shot from a guy who grew up in Akron, Ohio, who should know something about hardscrabble towns.”Related content:
Player of the Week St. Mary’s lacrosse standout wins athlete of the week vote
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway hires a general manager
Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest
High School Sports At Bolton, a special signing day for a special football class
Food
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: La Roche’s falafel platter
Suburbs
St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board
“When you look at the board and how it’s made up,” said Jason Morrison, “I thought it would be nice to have some new blood in there and some differing perspectives.”
Premium Music Visible Music College plans move to Millington
Arts & Culture
‘Cupid Shuffle’ singer, Cedric Burnside to perform at Memphis in May barbecue contest
As more than 200 pitmasters from 27 states and seven different countries go toe to toe during the barbecue competition, the “Line Dancing King” and a Grammy Award-winning local blues artist are among the entertainment.
The To-Do List Easter egg hunts, a pierogi class and thrift shopping to benefit WKNO
Opinion
Calkins: Now LeBron James is trashing the city? What’s a Memphian to think?
“It was a disappointing cheap shot from a guy who grew up in Akron, Ohio, who should know something about hardscrabble towns.”Related content:
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup
A sushi purveyor is looking at a new home, a gluten-free bakery is changing neighborhoods and a former oyster house is becoming a cocktail bar.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Organizing draft boards
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Boys of summer
This jigsaw puzzle is of University of Memphis catcher Trae Cassidy and was taken by Matthew Hinton for the Associated Press.