Memphis City Council, mayoral hopefuls begin to pull petitions
The opening day crowd to get petitions at the Election Commission’s Downtown office had a few surprises, a party bus and even some camaraderie among competing candidates.
More than half of Tennessee third graders fall short on state test
Memphis-Shelby County Schools began releasing state-mandated test scores to students and families Monday, in a year when the district estimates that 41% of third graders would be at risk for retention.
U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuting 26 people for gun crimes with ‘switches’
Switches, small steel or plastic squares that affix to a semi-automatic weapon and engage the firing pin, can make a gun capable of firing dozens of rounds of ammunition in seconds.
Arlington school board wants to almost double its own salaries
The Arlington Community Schools board will consider its annual fiscal year budget Tuesday evening, and included in the numbers is a significant increase to board members’ salaries.
Sheffield forfeits TSSAA soccer quarterfinal match
TSSAA officials confirmed that the Knights told them they were forfeiting Tuesday’s quarterfinal match against Alcoa.
Tony Allen pleads guilty in health care fraud case
Tony Allen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, according to court documents.
Long COVID prompts more questions than answers
What causes long COVID in some people and not others?
Collierville votes to sell U of M building to school district
Collierville agreed to sell the former University of Memphis satellite campus to the suburban school district.
Calkins: Now running for mayor of Memphis. The Rock?
How about Justin Timberlake? Leslie Jones? William, Prince of Wales? No connection to Memphis is too tenuous to be mayor. Who would you choose?
NWCC breaks ground on Southaven workforce, nursing center
“Many of us know that training for these high-wage, high-demand careers are needed right now, and the demand will simply just continue to grow in the future,” said Michael Heindl, president of NWCC since 2018.
Jaren Jackson Jr. teams with SoFlo Snacks on new energy gummy
Memphis Grizzlies All-Star partners with Miami company for release of Block Panther Energy Gummies.
Redbirds turn to league-leading Norfolk Tides after rough sailing with Gwinnett
Memphis lost its lead in the International League’s West Division after going 1-5 against the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A affiliate. Waiting Game: Redbirds pitcher Michael McGreevy refining his craft until Cardinals callRelated story:
Former Louisiana Tech defensive lineman commits to Memphis
Keveion’ta Spears, who appeared in 12 games as a redshirt freshman last season, is the fifth transfer defensive lineman joining the Tigers for 2023.Related story:
City Council campaigns reach milestone in race to October election
The political ground the Memphis City Council races will take place on is still moving. Here’s an early look at where all 13 races stand.
TennCare to resume cuts in June after end of COVID public health emergency
Tennessee’s Medicaid agency expects to cut hundreds of thousands of people over the next year. Find out how to renew your coverage.
The Owner’s Box Sports Grill in Lakeland is opening soon
“This really wasn’t the plan,” owner Amanda Martelli joked. “I always wanted my own sports restaurant, and I never thought that (my husband) would do this for me. But here we are.”
Political Roundup: Dreamfest, the mayor’s race poll, residency ruling
Five of the dozen candidates running for Memphis mayor came to the Overton Park Shell Saturday as the race for mayor enters its most public phase. Memphis mayoral candidates react to The Greater 901 Initiative poll Memphis mayoral candidates react to the residency court rulingRelated content:
Mississippi River shipping infrastructure is aging. Who should pay for the repairs?
Traffic is increasing, and the locks and dams have aged far past their life expectancy. They slow barges down, and shippers and commodity groups fear a breakdown on the horizon.
Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo: These senior living facility residents’ wishes are coming true
Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab launched a new Wishmakers program with residents being granted wishes from going to the top of the Bass Pro Pyramid to visiting Crosstown Concourse to enjoying a trip to Herb Parsons Lake.
MSCS Project RESTORE showing results just months after launch
The project trains selected students, known as ambassadors, in the areas of resilience, relationship building, conflict resolution, nonviolent responses, social-emotional learning and workplace readiness.
Spring Fling 2023: What to watch for from the Memphis area
What to look for this week as athletes from 41 Memphis-area schools compete at the 30th edition of the season-ending event that determines TSSAA state champions in baseball, boys soccer, softball, tennis and track and field.
Spring Fling 2023: Complete list of Shelby-Metro qualifiers
Local high school athletes begin state tournament competition in baseball, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field beginning Tuesday.
Spring Fling 2023: Here’s Tuesday’s Memphis-area schedule
The first day of action will competition in all sports.
Metro
Two more Shelby County Jail inmates have died
Two Shelby County Jail inmates died on Thursday and Friday, bringing the total to four this week.
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Business
Inaugural UTHSC chair departs board to standing ovation
Former small-town dentist Dr. Phil Wenk was the CEO of Delta Dental, the only dentist to be inducted into the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame and led the UTHSC advisory board since its inception.
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
Sound Bites: Behind the scenes with food writer Joshua Carlucci
Josh Carlucci is on the podcast to talk about his South American travels, writing about food as a Memphis transplant and his endless quest for The Daily Memphian’s $10 Deals.
Suburbs
Mississippi immigration bounty-hunter bill dies
House Bill 1484, or the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program, was introduced by State Rep. Justin Keen, R-DeSoto County, at the outset of the legislative session.
Arts & Culture
Kash Doll to Keith Sykes: Five must-see shows for February
Also this month, two venues showcase local Americana and R&B musicians in new series and Stax Music Academy’s annual Black History Month show features Ant Clemons, Evvie McKinney and Corey Lou & DaVillage.
Opinion
Calkins: A story of friendship and basketball — and why the Memphis Tigers mean so much
Ninety-four-year-old Thelma Scott gave up her season ticket this year. But give up on her Tigers? Not a chance. The university gave her a life she couldn’t have imagined. And it is still giving her friends.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Behind the scenes with food writer Joshua Carlucci
Josh Carlucci is on the podcast to talk about his South American travels, writing about food as a Memphis transplant and his endless quest for The Daily Memphian’s $10 Deals.
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 6
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.