Binghampton kids express hope for gun safety with march, wooden hearts
This year, the organization’s staff, four Memphis Police officers and about 20 kids in attendance used the coming holiday to send a message.
Crime-spree suspect indicted on prior charges
Courdarion Craft, 20, is indicted on charges of criminal attempt of first-degree murder, criminal attempt of especially aggravated robbery and employing a firearm during a felony.
Lawmakers advance legislation limiting defendants’ right to bail
State lawmakers advanced two bills limiting criminal defendants’ right to bail on Tuesday, Feb. 13, amid objections that the legislation would cause more people to be detained before trial because of their inability to pay.
100 N. Main 30-year tax incentive approved
The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, approved the 30-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) and recommended the Memphis City Council approve the TDZ surcharge.
Herrington: Where would GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. go in re-drafts?
This weekend’s Rising Stars event serves as a good excuse to weigh the emergence of Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson against the rest of their respective draft classes. Grizzlies Insider: Will Jake LaRavia and Ziaire Williams get back on court?Related story:
U of M hires new police chief
Keith Humphrey is former chief of police in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Tigers Basketball Insider: How will Memphis fare in its toughest four-game stretch of AAC play?
Advanced analytics websites KenPom and Bart Torvik don’t have much confidence in the Tigers going better than 2-2 in their next four games. Hardaway congratulates Shaq ahead of his Magic jersey-retirement ceremonyRelated story:
Tennessee girls prep polls
Hutchison and Middle College ranked in final regular-season state polls.
Tennessee boys prep polls
Cordova (4A), Douglass (2A) and Briarcrest (D2AA) end regular season ranked No. 1 in their divisions.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor Joe Theismann
The former Heisman Trophy runner-up and Super Bowl champion is this year’s Distinguished Citizen award winner.
State senator explores carving new suburban judicial district out of Memphis
Sen. Brent Taylor is exploring concepts and asking questions about separating the Shelby County suburbs and Memphis into different judicial districts.
Candidates begin filing for places on August ballot
The issuing of qualifying petitions to get on the August ballot overlaps with the start of early voting in the March election. Here’s who has a petition out in the first week of petitions for the August election.
Calkins: The sweetest story in a lost Grizzlies season
Chuck Gallina’s mother, Mimi, has Alzheimer’s disease, but he still takes her to all the Memphis Grizzlies’ home games. And, even during this lost NBA season, those games have come to mean something more to this family — and it can teach us all about love.
One of last two surviving 1968 sanitation workers dies
Former Memphis sanitation worker Elmore Nickelberry lived long enough to see his name on a marble memorial erected in honor of the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike, which began after two workers — Echol Cole and Robert Walker — were crushed to death in the compactor of a garbage truck.
By Bill Dries
Guest Column: Memphis must do more to remember Echol Cole and Robert Walker
“Although there is a small historical marker in honor of Cole and Walker in Memphis, their names are not as well-known as many civil rights icons.”
Prep notes: Chubb looking to make his own mark with Owls
School’s culture is already deeply ingrained in the new MUS head football coach.
Baptist opens new, three-state urgent care network
Ten Baptist Urgent Care Centers opened their doors on Monday, Feb. 12, in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, and another clinic is scheduled to open in Mid-March.
Girls Night Out: A Memphis guide to Galentine’s Day
Whether it’s a Galentine’s Day get-together or just a girls night out, here are local spots to hit with your female friends.
Sudoku: Feb. 13
Today’s sudoku is rated medium.
Tigers basketball podcast: With North Texas and SMU next, Memphis teeters
Have Penny Hardaway’s Tigers dug too deep of a hole to rebuild their NCAA Tournament resume, or have they turned the corner? Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston discuss.
Metro
Buckley: 25 years after winning in Memphis, Bob Estes returns to see old friends and remember good times
In 2001, Bob Estes won the Memphis pro golf tournament. Sunday, he was back in town reuniting with familiar faces.
Metro This Week in Memphis: Parting words from politicians and new airport board
Premium Spirit of Memphis This U of M senior says God saved him from destruction. Now, he’s stepping out in faith with gospel-themed shoes
Business Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium
Elections Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
Business
This U of M senior says God saved him from destruction. Now, he’s stepping out in faith with gospel-themed shoes
“Jesus saved me from suicide,” Joshua Oldham said. “He did so much for me. And because I love and appreciate him, the least I can do is start a business for his purposes.”
Business Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium
Premium Business Building Black wealth in Memphis focus of event at Bridges
Premium Financial Services Raymond James seeks $13M from former landlord
Premium Real Estate Suburban Main Street zoning districts proposed
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Offense helps Memphis take series against Durham
First baseman Ramon Mendoza started off the scoring with a solo home run in the top of the third inning.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Buckley: 25 years after winning in Memphis, Bob Estes returns to see old friends and remember good times
Premium Golf Hill: Scheffler left no doubt — and gave this Memphian an incredible memory
Golf Scheffler polishes off an impressive week with a runaway FESJC title
Golf FESJC: Final scores; money earned
Food
Recipe Exchange: Hog & Hominy’s peanut butter and banana pie
The pie marries a creamy peanut butter pie filling and a classic banana pudding into one over-the-top layered dessert.
Food News Westy’s to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue
Suburbs
Collierville reschedules meeting to decide fire chief’s fate
The decision came only hours before the board was scheduled to discuss the fate of John Selberg, who was placed on administrative leave with pay earlier this week.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland mulls overlay district for undeveloped land on U.S. 70
Arts & Culture
Photo gallery: Love for Elvis burns on at 49th annual vigil
Fans across generations gathered at Graceland Saturday night, Aug. 15, for the annual Candlelight Vigil commemorating the death of Elvis Presley.
Premium Arts & Culture From Nosferatu to Godzilla, the Beale Street Monster Club celebrates all things horror
Opinion
Maxey: ‘I’m of Memphis. It’s who I am and what I am.’
“Those who only see the city’s failings — which are real — will never fully understand what we understand and will never fully see what we see. They’ll never understand why some of us don’t give up on it. This is home.”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘What would you say is the peak of your life so far?’
Podcasts
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
East Memphis The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Games
Daily Jigsaw: FedEx St. Jude Classic
Today’s puzzle features Scottie Scheffler as he tees off on the first day of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The photo was taken by Patrick Lantrip.