After withdrawing from the Collierville superintendent race in 2019, the time seems right for Russell Dyer to run the town’s school system.

The worn Big Bird and Cookie Monster, the Scotties and Flamingos, the typewriter and macramé angel, the stuff kids made, weren’t for the marketing target audience, they were for us.

Plus, Kukuruku will open a second location in Memphis and Waffle House is headed to Millington. 

Ja Morant was back at FedExForum Thursday. But you know what else was back? Fun! It suddenly seems like a whole new season for the Grizzlies. And in this season, the Grizzlies are a perfect 2-0.

In Ja Morant’s return game, it was all three of Memphis stars who pushed the Grizzlies to a win. 

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Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke to reporters about the statuses of Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Jaykwon Walton and other topics Thursday after Memphis’ Tiger Toy Drive.

Cooper Haynes and Carlyn Burdette were chosen after strong performances last week.

No local architects or engineers bid, and Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority commissioners are asking why.

Hamilton County District Attorney General Coty G. Wamp, in a letter to Shelby County commissioners, says the investigation has been slow moving with unreturned phone calls and denied records requests that she says violate state law.

The Tennessee Department of Education released letter grades for schools Thursday. Results for the suburban schools varied.

The Brothers are relying on Keeper Jackson to step it up this season, and so far, he’s delivering the goods.

“The sign we unveil today will serve as a constant reminder of Officer Redd’s sacrifice in his unwavering commitment to the safety and well being of others,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said. 

Attorney Ben Crump disclosed Alegend Jones’ medical records during a press conference as he urged Youth Villages to release video of the event that led to her injuries. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s return game against the Pelicans and what his presence means for the rest of the season. 

Standouts from Hillcrest, Hamilton lead the way this week.

This week brings Christmas Day bowling at Bass Pro, a five-course dinner paired with a “Barbie” screening and last-minute shopping for art and other holiday gifts. 

Memphis-Shelby County Schools leadership said Tennessee’s new letter grades for schools don’t “tell the full story.”

There are many tasty subs, heroes, hoagies, grinders — or whatever else you want to call them — at Fino’s, all of which contain some combination of cured meats, cheese, veggies and dressing.

At about 7:30 a.m., deputies attempted to stop a suspect wanted by the Germantown Police Department in connection with an attempted murder, according to a statement issued by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

Collierville has appointed Russell Dyer as its next superintendent. Dyer is the current leader of Cleveland City Schools, but has ties to the suburban district.

Gloss Nail Bar to get its fifth location in Eastgate, Taziki’s comes to The Falls in Arlington, Five Below comes to the Commons and Air Fayre Memphis gets a distribution center. 

“I can’t believe that this is even a council responsibility. Voting benefits for yourself? Shouldn’t that be up to your employer — the citizens of Memphis?”

“I’m willing to say that, overall, (Jim Strickland’s) tenure as mayor was good. Not great, but nowhere near a disaster either. He does have some positive things to show. But we cannot just brush aside the negatives.”

The office’s Major Cases Team has slowly dwindled. Over the last few months, four of its attorneys have resigned, one of whom was replaced with an existing employee.

Memphis City Council approved the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium ownership transfer but with the caveat that the U of M, the City and Fred Jones would continue to negotiate.