Germantown employee placed on leave as city continues investigating water issue
Germantown has placed one employee on leave as it investigates how diesel entered its water system and contaminated 4.2 million gallons of water.
Deputy DA Ray Lepone retiring, chief prosecutor Paul Hagerman successor
Hagerman has worked as the chief prosecutor for multiple high-profile cases, including the killings of Memphis rapper Young Dolph and school teacher Eliza Fletcher.
Suspect at Hebrew Academy shooting is former student
The alleged shooter is reportedly a former student at the Academy and is Jewish, per an updated statement from Congressman Steve Cohen.
It’s golf, not hoops, but Memphis Tiger Caleb Mills is already pushing his team
The Memphis Tigers spent the first night of their weeklong Dominican Republic trip on a golf range. Though they hadn’t even played one of their three scheduled exhibition games yet, Caleb Mills' competitive fire was already burning. Tigers Basketball Insider: Could Memphis see David Jones in the Dominican Republic?Related story:
Horn Lake Planning Commission denies cannabis dispensary initiative
The Horn Lake Planning Commission declined to endorse a new zoning approach — brought by city aldermen — designed to specify the separation between medical marijuana dispensaries and schools.
Federal officials hold public meeting to explain MPD review
The Zoom meeting was one of many meetings with individuals and groups the federal agencies will host in response to the U.S. DOJ’s pattern or practice investigation into the Memphis Police Department.
Shelby County reports this year’s first human case of West Nile virus in Tennessee
Most cases of West Nile virus, which is spread by infected mosquitos, cause no symptoms and go undetected. But it can cause serious illness and death.
Tigers women’s soccer coach plans to build on last year’s historic highs
The University of Memphis women’s soccer team plays the first of three exhibition games Aug. 7. Head Coach Brooks Monaghan expanded on the team’s new norm of being national contenders, due to last year’s postseason run.
Southaven comes closer to Silo Square police precinct with design approval
The suburb’s Board of Aldermen approved the design review for a two-story building that will someday house Southaven Police Department’s new east precinct.
Federal probe into MPD brings questions, cheers, fears it won’t go far enough
The new federal investigation puts Memphis in the company of other cities that have been the subject of scrutiny after high-profile instances of police violence.
Grizzlies Mailbag: Will Desmond Bane be an All-Star?
As always, questions were accepted on the Memphis Grizzlies, the wider NBA and “there’s more to life than basketball.”
What to keep an eye on during Memphis football fall camp
The Tigers start fall camp on Wednesday, and here are three observations that weren’t completely answered during spring practices. Memphis Tigers football recruiting tracker: Class of 2024 commitsRelated story:
Despite a major loss, talented Sheffield looks to build on 2022 success
The best player in school history has graduated, but the returning Knights are looking to “run their own race.”Related story:
Sculpture to honor history of South Memphis park
“Given its prominence at the intersection of two busy thoroughfares (and) the neighborhood that it serves, it is an important park with a lot of amenities.”
Saint Francis names new CEO
Saint Francis Healthcare has named Scott Smith as CEO of Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis and market CEO for Tenet Healthcare’s Memphis market, which includes Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett.
Memorial Park backs off crematorium plans after neighbors complain
“It’s gotten to be such a big deal where we’re going to put it that we’ve decided to put it somewhere else,” said Joe Lowery, market general manager for owner Northstar Memorial Group.
Clark, Day, Schauffele confirmed for FESJC
This year’s U.S. Open winner will be making his second appearance at TPC Southwind.
Interior design studio coming to Silo Square
A New Albany, Mississippi-based interior design business is expanding to Silo Square in Southaven to provide better access for its Memphis-area clients.
Metro
The Early Word: No Music Fest, no Peer Power contract, no In-N-Out (for now)
State lawmakers try to deny education access, the County Commission may order an MSCS audit and business owners deal with egg-flation.
State Government TN lawmakers file bill challenging immigrants’ access to public education
Business
Inked: First Congo selling two buildings, Germantown getting new retail center
Watertower Place at Forest Hill to open in Germantown, First Congregational Church to sell two buildings and Oteka Technologies relocates.
Premium City of Memphis Proposed xAI greywater plant faces City Council skepticism
Sports
Grizzlies trade deadline day: Will Marcus Smart be on the move?
The NBA trade deadline is 2 p.m. Thursday. Chris Herrington has updates from what transpired Wednesday and speculates on some possible deals that may happen before the deadline.Related story:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball PJ Haggerty’s performance against former team just ‘another game’ for Tigers’ star
Food
A brotherhood grows — and flourishes — at Acre
Being named a James Beard awards semifinalist is the culmination of three decades of working together for the duo at Acre.
Suburbs
Suburbs look for silver linings after school-voucher legislation passes
Caught on the back foot by the Tennessee Legislature, the suburban school systems are thinking about how to move forward with the reality of school vouchers.
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
Tigers Podcast: Halfway through AAC slate, how does Memphis look?
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin review the Tigers’ performances through the opening half of their American Athletic Conference schedule, look ahead at the team’s remaining regular-season games and try to pinpoint a ceiling and floor for the group’s NCAA Tournament seed.