Orpheum Theatre Group to get a ‘facelift’ by 100th anniversary
The revitalization project is the latest in the Orpheum Theatre Group’s work to modernize the Downtown campus.
The revitalization project is the latest in the Orpheum Theatre Group’s work to modernize the Downtown campus.
The Grizzlies lost to the Raptors on Sunday night. But what happened on the court may be secondary to what happened online. Grizzlies coach looking forward to ‘moving on’ from Morant suspensionRelated content:
Two men charged in the 2022 death of a Shelby County Jail inmate will go to trial next summer.
Also Mayor Young says MPD not working with ICE as opposition to surge focuses on ICE and accusations of profiling.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap and review the situation that led to star point guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension.
Under a new indictment, Sanjeev Kumar faces 46 total charges.
This week’s question comes to us from a reader who says she is obsessed with the seasoning on fries in Memphis. But is it all the same? The short answer is no.
CBHS’ Noah Mullenix and Collierville’s Maya Lang continue to have the fastest 5K times for Memphis-area TSSAA runners. Will someone go faster at this week’s state championship races at Shelby Farms?
If the district hits this year’s chronic absenteeism goal, it would mark the first reduction in the rate of chronically absent students since the pandemic, according to state data and district estimates.
Standouts from Central, Collierville, KIPP, Melrose and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
Lee Harris has vetoed six ordinances or resolutions approved by the Shelby County Commission in his seven years as county mayor. Some have stood, others have been overridden by the commission and one was some of both.
Why bar hop the block when you can simply hop on an elevator?
“If I’m going to contribute to the health of Collierville, it starts at the square,” Hank Wright said. “It’s town central.”
“So many people in Memphis, unfortunately, are pros at managing poverty,” Malcolm Rawls said. “The biggest challenge is breaking the shame and stigma around asking for help with money and money management.”
Coach Brooks Monaghan’s third-ranked women’s soccer team also swept all the American Conference individual awards.
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Brendon Lewis was injured in Memphis’ win over Rice in Houston.
The Memphis Botanic Garden event included demonstrations, arts and crafts, merchandise and Japanese food.
“I cannot believe that any intelligent coach today would have his starting QB running around in the fourth quarter with a 31-point lead. I simply cannot believe it. If he had been hurt, which he almost was, they could lose all three remaining games. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.” — John Malmo about Halloween for the Tigers was nearly perfect — except for one injury scare
“More partisan primaries as solutions for our problems is like trying to sober up by switching from wine to whiskey.” — Shea Flinn about Partisan school board primaries are coming
“‘We can’t let people who don’t actually live in Memphis tell us how terrible our own city is.’ I agree!” — John Joplin about Guest Column: ‘Living in Memphis means choosing life over fear’
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Also happening this week: The Memphis Tigers football takes on Tulane, and the Grizzlies play in the NBA Cup.
The Tigers are ranked higher than they were last week in both national polls.
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Today’s photo is courtesy of Billy Bryan as he celebrates his Camino completion at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Whether Memphians truly change their driving habits as a result of the task force remains to be seen. But it is clear many people are making sure their documentation is up to date.
Also, Abner’s on South White Station Road and Poplar Avenue has closed, and Non-Vintage Wine Bar will soon join it.
Former First Assembly Christian School standout chooses coach Penny Hardaway’s program.
After Raven & Lily closed in Collierville, the landlord decided to sell the space, and it was purchased by a local veternarian.
Lakeland City Manager Michael Walker went to the suburb’s pet adoption event and got smitten by a hound who ended up coming home with him.
As the air chills and the leaves begin to fall, Irish Network Memphis is kicking off its first-ever Samhain Festival.
“Real leadership in this moment comes not from those shouting from the sidelines. It will come from people who walk into neighborhoods and ask the simple disarming question: What do you need to feel safe?”
Millington City Manager Frankie Dakin and Millington Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Thomas discussed the suburb’s growth and unique development history on “Behind The Headlines.”
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