The Memphis Grizzlies have been competitive the last few weeks, but looked sluggish against the Nets on Monday night. Box score: Nets 111, Grizzlies 86 Grizzlies Insider: Jordan Goodwin knows the shoes he must fillRelated stories:
Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert sent a memo Monday, Feb. 26, blaming the bad revenue numbers from her office on the county’s bad system for reporting the financial numbers.Related story:
“I think it’s one of the best seasons we’ve ever had,” said Brett Batterson, President and CEO of the Orpheum. “There’s a show for everyone.”
It was a victory for nearby residents, who had rallied against Graceland Solar and its parent company, RWE Renewables, since the beginning.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Memphis has shown a sense of cohesion — on and off the court — over its past two games that it hadn’t displayed in weeks. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballot Tigers basketball podcast: Tomlin’s terrific play and the Dandridge matterRelated stories:
A bankruptcy judge’s denial of a reorganization plan for The Lake District casts another level of doubt that the developer — Yehuda Netanel — can resurrect his vision for the Lakeland project.
If county officials know where waste comes from and where it ends up, they can send less of it to Shelby County’s five landfills and meet local climate goals.
The bill doesn’t force districts to sell buildings when they don’t want to. But when they do want to sell, it would force them to sell for less then the property is worth.
Collierville leaders examined a rezoning that would move Principle Toyota to the suburb. They also refused a resident’s request for goats and sheep on his property in the southeast quadrant of town.
Early voting in the presidential and General Sessions Court clerk primaries ends Feb. 27. Super Tuesday early voting in Shelby County was almost three times higher among Democrats four years ago than it is currently.
“She’s literally just in a hospital gown, with nothing else on. She can’t walk,” an Uber driver said of a passenger picked up. “And I’m thinking, it’s getting dark. It’s about to rain. This is a perfect storm for something terrible to happen to a person.”
Jordan Goodwin talked about his opportunity with the Grizzlies on Monday morning, and what it was like to play against Jacob Gilyard and Vince Williams Jr. in college.
Trustee Regina Newman has “unposted” inaccurate revenue figures from County Clerk Wanda Halbert. The revenue figures, including those for last year’s wheel-tax hike, are needed to build next year’s county budget.
Upadhyaya has a new No. 1 team on his ballot. And it’s one that Memphis fans are plenty familiar with.
“My daddy worked a few jobs to take care of his six children through college,” Charles Hudson said. “On Sundays after church, was his time to play golf.” Hudson said both he and his father both started off as caddies, while growing up in Orange Mound.
A kitschy “used car lot” was the theme for this year’s American Advertising Awards, which honor Memphis advertising and design professionals — including a longtime agency owner who received a lifetime achievement medal.
Greg Gaston, Parth Upadhyaya and Tim Buckley discuss what might tip things in Memphis’ favor as it tries to secure a return trip to the NCAA Tournament on The Daily Memphis Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston.
In the middle of the pandemic, Jack and Henry Perkins decided to make a gin with a flavor profile more palatable to Americans.
After 17 years at Memphis Light, Gas and Water, a Memphis executive has been appointed as interim president and CEO of the Memphis Urban League.
With Malcolm Dandridge sitting out, Memphis’ roller coaster season rides on with a win over FAU.
Hurt is averaging 21.8 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Memphis Hustle this season. He previously appeared in three games for the Grizzlies from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4.
“This is the biggest change in the financial aid field in 30-40 years,” said Andrew Linn, head of U of M office of financial aid and scholarships.
About 90 miles of pipes concentrated in the oldest parts of the city are suspected to contain lead — based on preliminary surveys — but MLGW expects to know more by fall.
Also happening this week: Some schools are closed for Veterans Day, and the new Sultana Disaster Museum opens.
Local doctors say it’s important to see if you qualify to get screened.
“After following up a season-opening upset win over preseason No. 18 Iowa State with Saturday’s home-opening win over VCU, however, the days of laying low are about done for the Memphis Tigers.”
Under new federal rules, states with SNAP payment error rates over 6% will be liable for the costs of those mistakes. As Tennessee grows more cautious, families feel the pinch.
Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race remains undecided as Democrat Scott Colom’s lead continues to grow. Outstanding affidavit and absentee ballots in DeSoto County and across the state are a key reason why.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
“The hiccup is not the presence of sin in our local news – we all see that. Rather, it is the presence of cunningly subversive sin in my own life, and frankly, in yours.”
The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.
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