The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers Feb. 6-12.

Declaring that high school needs to look different in Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee Tuesday announced his legislative initiative to expand access to vocational and technical training for students who are soon to start college or a career.

The state board of education is being told it should approve a recommendation to shut down a small Memphis charter middle school after 10 years of operation.

• Shelby County Court Clerk to appear before State Supreme Clerk on expungement case
• Alpha Kappa Alpha pledges $100,000 endowment to LeMoyne-Owen
• Sales, net income rise at Mueller Industries
• Memphis woman to be guest at President Trump's State of the Union address
• Building permit filed for Germantown location of The Container Store
• Juvenile Court monitor to submit final report
• Fred's Inc. announces appointment of CEO and three other top executives

More housing for the families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital patients could be coming soon to the Pinch District Downtown. 

Bartlett-based business is finding a market for vinyl records.

Knoxville representative says universities should close Confucius Institute programs because it’s a “front for communist propaganda and intelligence gathering.” The University of Memphis is keeping its program, however.

Memphis coach Mike Norvell and the university have agreed to a contract extension for the Tigers football coach.

Swankys Taco Shop is coming Downtown where the now-closed LYFE Kitchen operated in Chisca on Main.

What's been said or reported around the NBA about potential Grizzlies trades? We'll keep track of it here. 

Alderman Dean Massey wants to tighten the last five months of Germantown's apartment moratorium. This stance comes after Germantown said developers did not have vested property rights. 

Shelby County Schools plans to appeal TSSAA's ruling banning three of its schools from postseason play, according to a statement released from the district Saturday.

Video of 99-mph fastball gives a former Harding Academy pitcher another chance at reaching the major leagues after hip injury sidetracks chances.

Bill would punish adults for leaving guns unsecured for children to shoot others; legislation reducing penalty for illegal handgun carry being rewritten

Wright Cafe will be the newest addition to Victorian Village, where two other businesses also are receiving Memphis Medical District Collaborative grants for property improvements. 

Yet another private dorm with more residents than parking spots may spur the U of M and its neighbors to tackle the automobile congestion.

Crosstown Concourse and LRK Architects have collected more national recognition for the design of the building's renovation. 

The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers Jan. 30 - Feb. 5.

House Republican leaders are proposing legislation that would strip city boards of the ability to subpoena witnesses and documents and limit ability of cities to appoint members based on demographics.

Sling Shot Charlie's offers plenty of $10 Deals and makes for a nice drive for lunch or dinner, a brief escape from the hustle and bustle.

Despite plans to shut down in two years, Electrolux scored more than enough points to stay in compliance with terms of its tax abatement agreement with Memphis and Shelby County.

Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler has opened his second Janie's House for abused and neglected girls at Youth Villages' campus in Bartlett. 

Jeremiah Martin scored an astonishing 41 points in the second half – but it wasn't enough to overcome another nightmarish start by Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers.

Memphis City Council members are expected to vote Tuesday on a set of gas, electric and water rate hikes that would raise the average residential utility bill 10.5 percent over a five-year period with no rate hike until January 2020.

• Memphis Film Prize kicking off fourth annual competition
• Blues Foundation announces 2019 International Blues Challenge Winners
• William N. Morris to be awarded first Dunavant/Rotary Lifetime Achievement Award 
• Graceland will hold job fairs Tuesday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 9