Bonner and Gibson file qualifying petitions for October election
Mayoral contender Frank Colvett has pulled his petition, making him the last of the declared contenders to take the first step toward getting on the ballot.
MLGW disables outage texts as thousands still without power
MLGW customers received a text Sunday that said, “due to the number of outages, outage-update texts are disabled.”
U of M raises tuition, citing inflation and declining enrollment
An almost 3% increase represents the University of Memphis’ highest tuition hike in nearly seven years.
Collierville police officer arrested on DUI charge
The detective has been placed on “restrictive duty.”
Herrington: Trading Tyus Jones? The cons, the pros and the point guard alternatives
Should the Grizzlies trade backup point guard Tyus Jones this summer? With starter Ja Morant facing suspension, it might seem an unlikely question. But it’s almost certainly one the Grizzlies are mulling over.
Elwood’s Shack owner’s Texas tomatoes raise money for Special Olympics
With the opening of his second Elwood’s Shack location at 4040 Park Ave. delayed until mid-July, Tim Bednarski realized he had more tomatoes than he could handle.
Chandler Lawson enters transfer portal
Chandler Lawson will likely become the 12th player from the 2022-23 Tigers to not return.
Carmeon Hamilton’s latest HGTV show to focus on local homeowners
The TV program will follow the designer and her team as she helps “frustrated Memphis-area homeowners who are stuck with houses that aren’t practical for their family’s needs.”
Daily Memphian postseason boys track and field awards: It’s Jordan Ware. Who else?
The Central sprinter wrapped up his career with a spectacular performance at Spring Fling.
Tone celebrates Juneteenth
Tone celebrates Juneteenth with a festival on its Orange Mound Tower grounds on Jun 18, 2023.
Memphis celebrates community, culture and businesses at Juneteenth festival
More than 100 vendors were stationed at Health Sciences Park in the Medical District as Memphians took part in the City of Memphis’ Juneteenth fest.
Juneteenth roots run deep in Douglass neighborhood
“Douglass is exactly 40 acres and was given to a freed slave by his former slaveowner and that family still lives in Douglass,” said organizer Kathy Yancy-Temple. “My family were freed from this very land, and we have families that go back six, seven, even eight generations here.
TBI: Local police, courts slow to submit criminal information for background checks
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says staffing, grants and tech upgrades would help it enter backlogged criminal information into the background-check system.
Here’s the tea: A new restaurant is open in Collierville
At Nostalgic Tea Rooms in Collierville, which opened in early June, customers often feel like they’re getting an authentic British experience.
Can parking really be fun? More Downtown garages moving to payment by cell phone
Many parking garages are moving toward QR code or app-based parking, but it doesn’t come without its challenges.
Big bats carry the Redbirds to series split with the Jumbo Shrimp
Memphis homers nine times while going 3-3 in International League series with Jacksonville; slugger Luken Baker returns to the Redbirds as the St. Louis Cardinals activate Lars Nootbaar from the injured list.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: New Year’s Eve parties and the AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Also happening this week: Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery continues his father’s annual New Year’s Day prayer breakfast.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Local mission-driven apparel company returns to its roots
Premium Metro Runners race round-the-clock in the Moccasin 24-Hour Run
Spirit of Memphis Memphis Zoo welcomes critically endangered baby orangutan
Elections More than 70 would-be candidates get petitions for 2026 elections
Business
Movers & Shakers
Memphis Library Foundation and the University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. announce additions.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Local mission-driven apparel company returns to its roots
Premium Business Collierville gift shop keeps it in the family
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: Why does Memphis require liquor stores to be 1,500 feet away from a church or school?
Premium Business From worry to relief: Stanton neighbors welcome Ford’s gas truck pivot — and the promise it brings
Sports
Grizzlies stumble against Wizards — again — in failed bid for .500
Sunday night in Washington, the Grizzlies squandered a 19-0 third-quarter run before losing 116-112. Sarr, McCollum lift the Wizards to their second win over the Grizzlies in 9 daysRelated content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box Score: Wizards 116, Grizzlies 112
Memphis Grizzlies Sarr, McCollum lift the Wizards to their second win over the Grizzlies in 9 days
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Food
What to order: Surf and turf at Porch & Parlor
While Porch & Parlor is a known destination for celebrations and formal gatherings, it’s also equally appropriate for an impromptu dinner on a Monday night.
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Suburbs
Collierville gift shop keeps it in the family
Watty Brooks Hall opened her shop on the square more than 26 years ago, offering a unique collection of gifts and decor for multiple generations of customers.
Premium Bartlett From The Heights to the ’burbs: Community builder Jared Myers to shape Bartlett’s next chapter
Arts & Culture
Memphis singer-songwriter Don Bryant dies at 83
Bryant’s music spanned soul and gospel, singing and songwriting, and the Grammy Award-nominated musician co-wrote the Ann Peebles hit song “I Can’t Stand the Rain.”
Premium Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Marty Supreme’
Opinion
Echols: ‘Much like a middle child, Gen X can feel overlooked or unseen’
“We are referred to as ‘The Forgotten Generation.’ Which could sound depressing, unless you have learned to live out of the clever quiet of a middle-child identity.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
Podcasts
How clear is the line between immigration stops and MPD policy?
Activists responding to immigration police calls on behalf of those detained said on “Behind The Headlines” the lines look blurred at times as a police stop is followed by a federal presence.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: What to do on the last weekend of the year
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 28
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?