Germantown gives water credit; overspill protection installed on generator
“The amount will not account for all the disturbances of life,” Mayor Mike Palazzolo said before the meeting’s conclusion. “There is no doubt about that.”
Miska Clay Bibbs to lead Shelby County Commission
Commissioners broke their stalemate Monday, Aug. 14, in the selection of a new chair.
Memphis Showboats running back dead at 28
Alex Collins was on a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
Sean Tuohy responds to ‘Blind Side’ allegations: ‘We are going to keep loving Michael (Oher)’
Sean Tuohy said he was stunned Monday when he read the allegations from Michael Oher. ‘Blind Side’ NFL lineman Michael Oher says he was tricked by Tuohy familyRelated story:
Family retains attorney Ben Crump following death in MPD custody
Courtney Ross’ death is the fourth local case with which civil rights attorney Ben Crump has become involved.
Trial for main defendant in killing of Rhodes College student to begin Feb. 12, 2024
Rainess Holmes, who has been indicted for his alleged actions in a home invasion in 2021, was scheduled for a Monday, Aug. 14, court date. The trial date has been pushed back six months.
New Mississippi burn centers expected to ease strain on Memphis
Since April, the Mississippi Department of Health has granted burn center status to two hospitals. The Firefighters Burn Center at Regional One Health has been treating Mississippi burn patients since the state’s only burn center closed.
Hernando police put eyes in sky with first drones
Law enforcement agencies across the countries are relying on drones to help with their work, and Hernando is part of that growing list.
Davion Carter found his confidence through ‘hours and hours of film’
Davion Carter has come a long way from the jitters he had during his first snap as a Tiger last season. That starts with watching film, and he’s passing down the habit to the younger players. Arkansas-to-Memphis move rekindles Simeon Blair’s love for footballRelated story:
A smashing good time: Bartlett rage room lets guests go wild
A Bartlett business offers an outlet to let out frustrations with baseball bats, sledgehammers and a lot of breakable things.
DeSoto County begins budget talk for fiscal year 2024
Preliminary figures for the upcoming fiscal year’s overall general fund revenue show approximately $82.76 million, which includes requested department expenses.
Past partner’s history jeopardizes Southeast Memphis housing project
One of the projects that has long been announced by Horizon, but has yet to move forward, is a development called Kirby Pointe Apartments, which has had its own issues and legal battles.
Lucas Glover wins FESJC in playoff
For the second consecutive year, the FedEx St. Jude Championship went to a playoff on Sunday, Aug. 13, to decide the winner of the first event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.Related story:
Local Lime in Germantown will be owners’ first Tennessee location
The Cali-Mex restaurant at the Shops of Saddle Creek will be the 13th for Arkansas-based Yellow Rocket Concepts.
Redbirds back home to face International League-leading Norfolk
Luken Baker, chasing Memphis’ single-season franchise home runs record, recalled by St. Louis during series loss at Durham.
‘There was no one else’ — retired deputy reflects on saving a life
After dedicating 42 years to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, where he once saved someone from the edge of a Downtown building, Claude Robinson retires.
Here comes the neighborhood: Residents want to revitalize Westwood
Movies could be just the start for Westwood as the City of Memphis and community leaders hope to bring new government offices and more businesses to the neighborhood.
County Commission seeks to limit Sheriff’s office
Shelby County Commissioners also try Monday, Aug. 14, to break the deadlock over the selection of a new chair after two unsuccessful tries since in July.
Bartlett alderman candidates bring variety of experience
A dozen Bartlett residents would like to serve as an alderman for the suburb, replacing Bobby Simmons who recently retired from the office.
High school girls soccer: Teams, players to keep an eye on in 2023
Houston and Briarcrest, 2022 state runners-up in their respective divisions, are just part of what should be a very competitive season on the pitch.
Metro
Majority of MATA board quits as city flexes control over CEO search
The departing MATA board members appear to have been surprised by City Council members asserting a role in hiring the new permanent CEO. One former member called the move “insulting.”
Premium Public Safety How 3 cops charged in Tyré Nichols’ death went from conviction to new trial
Behind The Headlines Can Shelby County secure a new jail?
Education Memphis students outpace state growth in reading and math, but lag in social studies
Business
This mom of 5 and artist made a line for Anthropologie and a space for other moms to create
“All the women who work for her are moms with young children who were trying to work part-time and still be at home part-time with the kids. She encourages us to use our gifts and shine in our own ways in her store while also being flexible.”
Premium Transportation & Logistics Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend
Premium Health Care Plans for new Regional One campus move forward as price moves up
Premium Business Cracker Barrel scraps logo change after backlash
Sports
Almost a year after his last game, this Tigers running back’s return was ‘all gas, no brakes’
Last year, Sutton Smith tore his ACL during the Tigers’ first game, and his 2024 season was over in less than 15 minutes of game time. This year, things were different.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: Memphis’ opener was all about business. Especially for Brendon Lewis.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers open the season with a blowout victory over Chattanooga
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers’ defense flashes winning potential
Food
Erling Jensen’s Small Bites debuts updated menu
The updated menu is robust and features petite portioned appetizers, sandwiches, salads, entrees and desserts.
Suburbs
One last walk down memory lane before Carrefour is demolished
Demolition of the vacant Germantown shopping center will begin next week. As the building becomes rubble, so will the remnants of the site’s past.
Arts & Culture
What is power pop? And why is there a festival devoted to it at the Shell?
Local lovers of the genre are once again staging the Memphis Power Pop Festival. But what is power pop, anyway? The Connells bring their power pop sound back to Memphis for the first time in 23 yearsRelated content:
Opinion
Conaway: Driving us crazy
“Evidently, virtually everybody in Memphis is frightened by a turn signal as a baby and avoids them at all costs.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Find po’boys, cocktails, coziness at Memphis Whistle
On the podcast, we talk about Jef’s craft cocktail philosophy, Amanda’s recipes, what the restaurant offers today and how the two look at owning a small business in Midtown.
Games
Daily WordRow: Collierville beer rules
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.