Germantown gave a positive report about its water tests Tuesday, but did not tell residents when they might be able to resume water service. What we know — and don’t know — about the water in GermantownRelated stories:
A burn-off at the Valero Refinery in Southwest Memphis coincided with an unspecified substation problem, that resulted in a voltage to drop across the service area.Related story:
Simmons, a former Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy for 35 years, ran unopposed in 2020 to win his fifth term as alderman.
With Lenard out of the picture, Memphis is left with seven incoming transfers, four freshmen and one guaranteed returnee heading into the 2023-24 season. Tigers Basketball Insider: Could Memphis still add to its 2023-24 roster?Related story:
In addition to infrastructure, the council approved two more years on the Memphis Showboats contract and discussed a late-term reappointment to the MLGW board by outgoing Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland.
It could be that there isn’t enough for money both FedExForum and Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. And that is — at the very least — worrisome.
Questions remain on the status of a new lease for the Grizzlies and how money for stadium projects will be allocated.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t fazed by fourth-place ranking in preseason poll, especially after watching Tulane’s title run last season. AAC commissioner says he can’t stop schools from leaving conference Tigers picked fourth in AAC preseason poll New-look AAC: ‘We just want to see who’s on top at the end’ Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield weighs in on Liberty Stadium renovation fundingRelated stories:
“I just disagree,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said of Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy during a phone interview on Tuesday. “We have a different philosophy.” Shelby County DA Mulroy fires back at Mayor Strickland’s criticismRelated story:
The unions that represent Memphis police officers and firefighters handed Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. a key endorsement Tuesday.
Christian Brothers University will introduce a fully online cybersecurity graduate degree program in January 2024. CBU Director of Graduate Computer Science Programs James McGuffee said the degree will help bring more IT professionals to Memphis businesses.
He lumbered through half marathons with his fire buddies, made annual pilgrimages to Walt Disney World, loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and made it a point to see every single superhero movie with his son, Parker, 14.
The awards honor individuals who have shown a commitment to promote justice and equality.
A new region home — along with a new head coach and some talented returnees — brings renewed optimism to the program.
As of July 24, 2023, there have been 210 homicides in Memphis, a 25% increase from the 168 homicides at this point last year, according to the City of Memphis Data Hub.
Opening event of FedEx Cup playoffs is two weeks away.
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Seth Henigan is no longer considered a young quarterback. He’s entering his third year as a starter and is expected to take more of a leadership role.
The D.C. Scorecard tracks how Memphis’ representatives in Washington voted in the passage of a continuing resolution and looks at past trips to or near a government shutdown.
A Shelby Drive industrial building will be auctioned off, an insurance agency is expanding to East Memphis and a wholesaler moved to Pleasant View Road.
Dain Dainja was “a little banged up” in the first half of the Tigers’ AAC quarterfinal win against Wichita, but he returned for the start of the second half to help Memphis advance to Saturday’s semifinal.
More than 10 of the restaurants participating in this year’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week haven’t been open a full year yet.
“We don’t want to become a warehouse city,” Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill said at the event. “We want to become very selective ... We want high-paying jobs.”
Through April 6, art pieces are brightening the vacant spot in the shopping center where Brooks Brothers used to be until a new tenant arrives.
“Educating children helps society to flourish. Denying education is a recipe for stagnation, more crime and increased misery for all.”
Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis talks on “Behind The Headlines” about getting group violence-intervention right by looking at Detroit’s approach, the pressure that comes with last year’s drop in crime and more.
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