Tuesday prep report: ECS closer shuts the door on Northpoint in region final
ECS scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning, and Noah Wilder struck out the side in the bottom of the seventh to preserve the 3-2 win for the Eagles.
Harris argues for doubled wheel tax
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris pushed for the wheel-tax hike to help rebuild Regional One during Memphis Rotary Tuesday. The Shelby County Commission will take its first look at the proposal today.
MSCS extends pause on superintendent search
Memphis-Shelby County Schools will continue its delay in the search for a district superintendent. “This gives us time to get our priorities straight,” said search committee co-leader Stephanie Love.Related story:
‘Zebra crosswalk’ brings more visibility to local pedestrians
“We live in a very distracted world ... This is kind of a fun and silly way to get that serious messaging out,” said Sydney Sepulveda of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative.
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.
‘The grid everybody deserves': MLGW’s McGowen suggests new focus at energy conference
MLGW’s number of customer minutes without power has tripled since the 1990s; utility CEO Doug McGowen said Tuesday the question needs to change from how cheaply MLGW can purchase energy to how it can buy enough to meet demand.
Herrington: What the NBA’s new rules mean for the Memphis Grizzlies
Collective bargaining agreement. Are your eyes glazing over yet?
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.
Electric bikes donation aids MPD in Downtown patrols
The Excel Power Bikes, which cost $2,299 each, are outfitted with lights and sirens and travel up to 25 miles per hour. They provide visibility while also allowing officers, who are typically on foot, to get to their destination more quickly.
SOB owners buy Hen House and Bangkok Alley
Ed and Brittany Cabigao started with SOB on South Main Street in 2009; by July, they will own seven restaurants.
Jaren Jackson Jr. makes NBA’s first All-Defensive team, Dillon Brooks on second team
Jaren Jackson Jr. received more first-team votes (96) than any other player. It is the second time in his career that he has made the NBA’s All-Defensive first team.
Mayoral residency lawsuit narrows to city council and administration
The Shelby County Election Commission is about to be dropped entirely from the lawsuits over how long mayoral candidates have to live in the city.
AAC commissioner wants to replace Power 6 label with generic branding
Mike Aresco writes a 2,500-plus-word letter making the case for what he wants the conference to be called.
Collierville to increase utility rate, explore automated meter readers
Collierville is considering raising its utility fee and replacing meter readers across town.
Hernando Civic Center purchase to help city with visionary parks plans
While Hernando voters rejected a tax on prepared foods at restaurants to improve parks, Hernando leaders plan to expand its facilities with the purchase of the Civic Center.
First phase of Intrator’s Pinch District gets closing deadline modification
Developer Tom Intrator received closing deadline modifications for three of his Downtown projects that already have tax incentives.
‘This city has been good to Vanderbilt': Vandy Athletics hopes to strengthen Memphis connections
“Being in the state of Tennessee, I think it’s really important that we have a presence here in Memphis,” Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Lee said.
Council attorney says 1992 resolution authorizes lawsuit against mayor
A lawsuit filed on behalf of the Memphis City Council, though without explicit council approval, about residency requirements for those candidates running for mayor raises questions about the charter. City Council chair says body did not vote to file residency lawsuitRelated story:
Comcast to award grants to 100 small businesses in Memphis
Memphis is one of five cities that Comcast selected to award the grants, as part of the company’s RISE program.
Tigers Basketball Insider: How Memphis’ 2023 class fares after final 247Sports player rankings
Memphis has a good-not-great class of recruits so far heading into the 2023-24 season.
City Council Scorecard: Traffic stop ban, redistricting and residency
The City Council has two ongoing political potboilers: the residency requirement to seek a citywide office and moving City Council district lines.
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.
Premium Public Safety Amid crowding, more Shelby County Jail inmates being placed on suicide watch
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
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:
Premium Sports Improved pitching, defense high on Tigers baseball coach’s priority list
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.
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.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: Feb. 7
You might finish today’s crossword faster than you can say, “Let her cook.”