ESPN’s Michael Wilbon can understand why Memphians are excited about the media giant’s presence, but he thinks it’s time they embrace a new kind of attitude. 

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After a two-year hiatus, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame announced eight inductees, including stars of Sun, Stax and beyond. 

“I might say this sounds like a five star bill to me,” state Rep. Kevin Vaughan (R-Collierville) said of a bill that seeks to ban “factually false” reviews on sites like Yelp.

Several Memphis City Council members said Tuesday, March 22, they don’t think it is large enough or generates enough property tax increment to get much going in terms of economic development in the Soulsville area.

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority says it will reinstall the Tommy Kha artwork it had taken down after saying it had generated “a lot of” negative feedback from Elvis fans.

Simmons Bank opens new corporate HQ in East Memphis, Memphis Stone & Stucco relocate, former ICE building under review for demolition. 

Council members withdrew a resolution Tuesday, March 22, opposing the bill in Nashville after amendments were made. The bill would still limit the council’s ability to regulate convenience stores with gas pumps. 

First Lady Jill Biden will be in Memphis Friday, March 25, for a tour of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The philanthropist is donating more than $400 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates. 

Memphis currently has no commitments from new recruits, but that might not be as dire as it seems.

Uplift Westwood CDC, along with City of Memphis staff, is hosting a meeting Thursday, March 24, to discuss plans for the old drive-in property in Westwood that was recently purchased by the city.

The Whataburger location in Arlington has received site plan approval from the town’s Planning Commission, moving it closer to construction.

The Nets and Grizzlies will face off on a nationally televised game Wednesday.

The Detroit construction company had its first supplier outreach meeting in January in Memphis, followed by a similar meeting in March in Jackson, Tennessee, about 45 miles east of the Megasite. 

“I know it’s crazy. I understand that. But these kids can’t wait for the war to end,” said Dr. William Novick.

Another year with the Tigers could boost his draft stock, and the team needs his offense. Plus: The transfer portal looms.

General Services has two State Building Commission-approved capital projects, including the 36.5 miles of pipeline that will run from the northwest corner of the Megasite — where the wastewater treatment plant will be located — to the Mississippi River. 

The Grizzlies’ superstar might not want to hear it, but the numbers point to it. And does the team’s record reflect reality?

The funding would provide for notices to Shelby County voters about changes to precincts and polling places. 

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The March 22 council day starts with the 2 new MLGW board members and three reappointees. Some on the council also want to hire an energy consultant.

State Sen. Richard Briggs, the only Republican who voted against the measure, said legislators are “trying to overprotect students” and that the bill is “a solution looking for a problem.”

Eric Barnes interviews Dr. Stewart Burgess, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Memphis.

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority stated negative feedback came from Elvis fans. 

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Tennessee senators delayed action on a bill impacting Germantown’s namesake schools. The bill will go before a house committee later this week.

Turner was charged with first-degree murder for the 2010 shooting of Wright, a former Memphis Grizzlies player.