Sheriff Floyd Bonner announced the suspensions of Jeremy Watkins and Johntavious Bowers Wednesday, Feb. 15, effective immediately.

Two members of the Tennessee National Guard were killed during a flight-training mission. The helicopter crashed around 3 p.m. local time and caught fire.

We continue talk of cakes not just fit for but named for kings and talk about the food news of the week on this week’s Sound Bites.

The executive director of the Memphis Black Arts Alliance, Lar’Juanette Williams joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about her incredible range of experiences in the arts and beyond.

Portugal-based MSS Steel and Ubique Group were also approved for PILOTs by the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County. 

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First-year baseball coach Kerrick Jackson has created a new culture at Memphis. Fans will get their first chance to see what that looks like when the Tigers open the season against Samford on Friday. 

Sports Authority will also likely issue new debt for FedExForum renovations as well as be involved with providing financing options for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium improvements. 

Memphis’ face-off with UCF offers the Tigers a chance to grab a sixth Quadrant 2 victory.

If the Shelby County Commission adopts a resolution of no confidence in Halbert, 88,481 voters have to sign a petition to put a recall question on the ballot. Republican state Rep. Mark White’s bill brings that down to 5,899.

From patrolling on his bike to a cruiser, Shane Ellis has a history with Hernando, putting the new police chief in a unique situation.

For something a little different before Lent begins, go the Shrove Tuesday route with a pancake supper.

Tawanda Pirtle plans to expand the store into the adjacent storefront at 511 S. Main St. 

Running back Sutton Smith and receiver Roc Taylor could have breakout seasons this year. 

The former ECS assistant comes to the program after several seasons as head coach at Trinity Christian in Jackson, Tennessee.

Drake Bowers, Wills Bronson and Alex Ropski are looking to end impressive seasons with Division 2 state championships.

The new cooperation agreement includes customary restrictions and voting commitments.

In the meantime, MLGW is replacing some of the broken water registers with analog ones. 

This week’s Inked shares MAAR’s January 2023 home sales report and updates on Dwell at Shelby Farms and the Greenbelt dock expansion.

The cohort was selected among students from eight HBCUs, which are regionally located within a short distance of a FedEx operating or distribution facility.

The Council Scorecard looks at a set of two resolutions and six ordinances the Memphis City Council approved at its Feb. 7 meeting. 

With growth potential on the horizon, the Olive Branch Airport is providing not only an alternative to big airports, but a teaching facility for instructors.

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Olive Branch Airport manager steps into father’s footsteps

Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, Bailey & Greer, Lewis Thomason, Lehman-Roberts and the Museum of Science and History announce promotions and additions 

Under the current version of the policy, school resource officers are permitted to use “physical, mechanical and chemical measures” only when it is “necessary to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of district students, employees and visitors.”

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the comments from Memphis Grizzlies president of basketball operations and general manager Zach Kleiman after the trade deadline. 

A Memphis native has joined the cast of a soap opera that’s been on air more than three times as long as she’s been alive.