Calkins: Jennifer Biggs was a friend to all Memphis — whether you had met her or not
Jennifer Biggs wrote about food and people and angels and whiskey. When she died Wednesday of complications from cancer, Memphis lost one of its best friends.
Maxey: My light shines a little brighter because of Jennifer’s friendship
“Jennifer Biggs always managed to be in the vicinity during some of the brightest moments of my life and during some of the darkest.”
Jennifer Biggs, much-loved food writer, dies of cancer complications
Biggs publicly announced her stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis in June. “I can’t begin to express the love and gratitude I’ve felt from and for all of you,” she wrote on Facebook.
Thursday prep report: MHEA standout wins Wenzler in a playoff
Christian Pardue hits a fairway when it counts the most to hold off Briarcrest freshman Hogan O’Keefe.
Bartlett board elects Monique Williams as new alderwoman
Williams was selected from a dozen hopefuls to finish the term of Bobby Simmons, who stepped down at the end of July because of ongoing health issues.
Memphis mayoral candidates share public-safety plans at Chamber forum
The Greater Memphis Chamber forum drew six of the seven major contenders for mayor.
MPD launches Downtown traffic control safety plan
The announcement follows the injuries of eight people during a shooting at South B.B. King Boulevard and Peabody Place at 2:33 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13.
Saul Belz, influential lawyer, dies at 81
Belz graduated from White Station High School in 1960. His classmates voted him most witty.
DA’s office dismisses, reduces some cases worked by officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death
The DA’s office reviewed about 100 cases the five officers worked. The office is dismissing at least 30 cases, and reducing charges in 12 more.
Herrington: Disrespect? The Grizzlies won’t find much on NBA schedule
To the degree Memphis fans care about national television attention, it could have been so much worse. NBA releases full Memphis Grizzlies schedule Grizzlies Insider: Will teams care about the in-season tournament? We must wait to find out.Related story:
Small business owners to share secrets of success
Ed Cabigao of SOB Hospitality, Cynthia Daniels of Cynthia Daniels & Co. Events and Josh Hammond of Buster’s Liquors and Wines will discuss business strategies during The Daily Memphian’s Small Business Seminar next week.
City appealing ruling in class-action rape kit backlog suit
Attorneys for the City of Memphis are appealing the class-action status of a lawsuit against the city over its lack of testing of more than 12,000 rape kits.
Martin: Penny Hardaway doesn’t have to look far for top 2024 priority
Billy Richmond III — son of former Memphis Tiger Billy Richmond — is one of the fastest-rising basketball prospects in the Class of 2024.
Lawmakers’ gun-safety bills can’t be heard during special session
In the months since Gov. Bill Lee announced he would convene a special session, top lawmakers’ initial openness to a “red flag” law hardened into uncompromising opposition, and the focus of the special session shifted from guns to mental health and tough-on-crime legislation.
Hernando residents could see higher garbage fees
Hernando residents could soon pay a higher sanitation fee under a newly negotiated contract, but Mayor Chip Johnston said the city could start enforcing penalties for shortfalls in the duties.
$10 Deal: Stuffed pitas at ZamZamz
Joshua Carlucci reports he’s found a good reason to drive from his house all the way to southeast Memphis besides Costco, and that reason is ZamZamz Mediterranean Grill.
Momma’s, ‘diner and dive at Highway 55,’ reopens
Momma’s isn’t just a name. The chef is serving his mom’s chicken noodle soup and her chicken and dumplings as well as owner Aldo Dean’s mom’s lasagna.
After a difficult summer, MUS turns its attention toward a schedule full of challenges
Friday’s game against Bartlett is the first of several tough tests for the Owls.
The To-Do List: Water lanterns, Black art and LL Cool J’s hip-hop party
This week, celebrate Robert Raiford’s memory at an outdoor disco, eat your way around the globe at the Germantown International Festival and take a peek inside Ballet Memphis.
Tuohy lawyers contest Oher’s claim he didn’t know about conservatorship
Attorneys for Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy said Wednesday, Aug. 16, that Michael Oher has known about the conservatorship he is now seeking to end for more than a decade, despite what he claimed in a Monday court filing.
Library calls it the ‘Joy Collection’ for good reason
Library of Things adds experiences, fun list of resources available with library card — starting with kits for camping, movie nights and karaoke.
Daily Memphian preseason Dandy Dozen: Red Devils open on top
Returning talent, plus some good-looking transfers, has Gene Robinson’s squad looking formidable as the season begins.
Remak lands Mississippi House Republican nomination
With a final ballot review conducted Wednesday night, Aug. 16, officials confirmed that Kimberly Remak maintained enough votes to avoid a runoff in the Republican Primary for the District 7 state House seat.
Metro
TN lawmakers file bill challenging immigrants’ access to public education
The legislation would directly challenge a more than 40-year-old precedent that ensures all children access to a free public education regardless of immigration status.
Education Peer Power, without MSCS contract, seeks distance from Feagins suit
Business
In-N-Out in Memphis? Not so fast
In-N-Out Burger’s vice president of store development said there are no specific plans for the Memphis-area yet.
Real Estate New apartments could come to the Memphis Medical District
Sports
Buckley: Tigers have to do more than just win. Much more.
Penny Hardaway’s goals for his 2024-25 team are within reach. The first step for the team is winning the rest of the way, and showing it can finish.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis catches fire late to bury Tulsa
Food
In-N-Out in Memphis? Not so fast
In-N-Out Burger’s vice president of store development said there are no specific plans for the Memphis-area yet.
Suburbs
Southaven mayor to those who show out at Springfest: ‘We’re going to bust your tail’
“We are not going to give up one of our greatest traditions because of a few people who have no parenting at home and can’t act right,” Mayor Darren Musselwhite said about the upcoming Springfest.
Arts & Culture
Collierville Balloon Festival floating to new spot, hopes to inflate attendance
Collierville Balloon Festival is returning in 2025 after a one-year hiatus, but there are several changes for the September event, including where it is held.
Opinion
Morris: Fear of deportation has gripped the Mid-South immigrant community
“These days I spend a lot of time thinking about President Donald Trump’s pledge to deport between 11 million and 20 million people.”
Podcasts
GPAC’s Paul Chandler on COVID, The Grove, Live Nation
Paul Chandler, the head of the Germantown Performing Arts Center, shared his thoughts on local venues on this week’s The Sidebar podcast.
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 4
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.