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. 

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.

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“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.

Christ Church Memphis members mourn the death of Stephen Pearl, director of the church’s facilities, who was attacked outside his home.

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. 

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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. 

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. 

Ed and Brittany Cabigao started with SOB on South Main Street in 2009; by July, they will own seven restaurants. 

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.

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. 

Mike Aresco writes a 2,500-plus-word letter making the case for what he wants the conference to be called.