Chancellor rules Memphis City Council can be in residency lawsuit
A legal fight between the City of Memphis administration and Memphis City Council boiled down to a simple argument Wednesday — who gets to represent the city?
Ja Morant’s All-NBA miss has Memphis contract implications
The All-Star Grizzlies guard misses out on escalator clause in his five-year max contract extension signed last summer.
Property tax cut and wheel-tax hike proposal is on shaky ground
During Wednesday committee sessions, Shelby County commissioners set up later votes on a property rate that would remain the same while a commissioner’s resolution to do away with the wheel tax altogether waits in the wings.
Shelby County pollution program clears air with state board
For several years, Shelby County’s air monitoring program has been understaffed, behind schedule on issuing permits for major emitters and out of compliance with federal standards. But the office reports it’s fixed some of its issues.
Former Memphian Arun Gandhi dies
The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi left his imprint all over Memphis, including at Christian Brothers University, where he led the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence for 15 years.
Noelle Trent is leaving the National Civil Rights Museum after eight years
NCRM plans to conduct a national search to find a permanent replacement.
‘Freedom Writers’ author invites Collierville leaders into her classroom
Erin Gruwell — a teacher, author and activist — spoke to Collierville’s Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. She metaphorically invited them into Room 203, her old classroom.
Memphis’ Malcolm Dandridge enters transfer portal
The East High product joins the Tigers as a four-star prospect but never saw his potential fully materialize due to a string of injuries.
Memphis Grizzlies offseason points to ponder
At this time of the year, with the NBA’s best still fighting it out in the playoffs, teams like Taylor Jenkins’ can only look forward.
MIM Guide: How to celebrate Malaysia this week
It’s Memphis in May’s “international week,” and we’ve got your essential guide to celebrating this year’s honored country of Malaysia.
MPD holds service honoring officers who died while on duty
More than 50 officers from local law enforcement agencies gathered for a memorial service Wednesday to honor the 135 officers who’ve lost their lives while serving the Mid-South.
MSCS taking steps to protect bystanders from pepper spray
Most students, however, said they don’t support security staff carrying pepper spray.
Local health care organizations receive millions in grants to expand services
Tennessee, where residents suffer from high rates of chronic conditions, ranks 41st in health outcomes, according to America’s Health Rankings Report from the United Health Foundation.
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital observes 10-year anniversary
The increase in patients at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital reflects the growth in the community and better access to care.
New Arlington mural showcases town history
Artists and Arlington residents Mark and Megan Davey painted the mural at Arlington’s Depot Square to represent the town’s past with the train depot, water tower and old cotton gin featured.
Table Talk: Sugar Ghost to open in Germantown; Greek Fest is here
Broad Avenue’s ice cream and bubble tea shop is opening in a second location. Plus, details on May’s Friday reader lunch.
‘901 Stories’ will take you through this hallowed Downtown creative space
Designed as a site-specific production, 901 Stories’ three acts will take the audience through several rooms of the Medicine Factory — each made to suit the setup, mood and theme of a particular story.
Inked: Updates on Intrator’s South Main properties
Developer Tom Intrator said the Dream Hotel planned for South Main could break ground as early as November. First phase of Intrator’s Pinch District gets closing deadline modificationRelated content:
Steve Pearl was a handyman who could ‘help with anything’
Christ Church Memphis members mourn the death of Stephen Pearl, director of the church’s facilities, who was attacked outside his home.
Tigers Football Insider: Sylvonta Oliver receives Steelers minicamp invite
Former Memphis defensive back Sylvonta Oliver has already participated in a New York Giants rookie minicamp. Now, he’s headed to Pittsburgh’s.
Tigers running backs coach talks about need for agility
Instead of relying on highlight spin moves and unnecessary dancing with defenders, Sean Dawkins teaches how to attack the correct angles.
Uptown greenline an ‘ending and beginning’ for county trail system
The North Memphis Greenline formally opened to the public Tuesday. It will eventually connect to the Wolf River Greenway and extend to Shelby Farms Park for upwards of 40 miles of continuous trails.
Arlington’s Providence Place inches closer to construction
The Arlington Design Review Commission has endorsed two more phases of the mixed-use Providence Place development.
Chris Smith accepts Bartlett High School football job
The former Germantown coach is returning to Region 8-6A after a successful stint at Brownsville Haywood.
Bids open for DeSoto County Agri-Education Center
An effort in the works for a dozen years is moving closer to reality as DeSoto County sets up for bids on a new Agri-Education Center on Star Landing Road near U.S. 51.
Metro
After 20 years, St. George’s will close its Memphis campus
The private school opened the third campus in an effort to diversify its student body. The Memphis campus could become a public school by the fall.
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Business
Food Files: 901 Hot Pot, new Half Shell to open; Razing for Cane’s begins
Two hot Memphis restaurants are opening new locations. Plus, incoming Raising Cane’s project is underway, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice isn’t leaving Memphis.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis to get nonstop flights to Tampa, Raleigh-Durham
Food News In-N-Out in Memphis? Not so fast
Sports
Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies weren’t trying to ‘win a press conference’
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman talked about the deadline move that traded away Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia on Friday. Related content:
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Food
Table Talk: What eggs-actly is going on?
Are eggs safe to eat now that human cases of bird flu are popping up? The short answer is yes, but they are probably going to cost you.
Suburbs
Southaven mayor to those who show out at Springfest: ‘We’re going to bust your tail’
“We are not going to give up one of our greatest traditions because of a few people who have no parenting at home and can’t act right,” Mayor Darren Musselwhite said about the upcoming Springfest.
Neighborhoods
New apartments could come to the Memphis Medical District
The vacant lot between FedExFamilyHouse and Quimby Plaza could be filled with a new apartment complex.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Heart works and other art works, plus a Mardi Gras Ball
This week, Broad Avenue cures your sweet tooth, Blue Suede Vintage reopens in a new spot and Lunar New Year celebrations continue at the Agricenter.
Opinion
Conaway: A gift of perspective
“The morning brings a new day, like the one before never happened, but like all the days before, what happened is baked in old slave-made brick, and immigrant-laid stone, and preserved.”
Podcasts
What’s next for MSCS?
A series of changes in the leadership of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may be giving way to a more gradual but no less profound series of changes within the district.