Jacob Philadelphia, captured in a photo touching the hair of then-President Barack Obama, is attending the University of Memphis this fall. 

After a series of virtual events in 2020, Le Bon Appetit brings local chefs and out-of-town chefs back, in-person, for a walk-around tasting. 

The district has undergone a flurry of new hires and staff restructuring in recent months with one in four MSCS schools — totaling 40 — scheduled to get a new principal for the 2022-2023 school year.

For both this year and the future of the program, Lawson’s progress with his development will be a major storyline to watch.

Since 2021, hundreds of Starbucks workers nationwide have announced plans to seek union status, a partnership with Starbucks Workers United. 

The Thursday meeting will be the first look at some of the price quotes and other proposals to replace TVA as MLGW’s supplier of electric power. But there will probably still be some secrecy about who made what bid.

Melanie Smith Taylor’s riding career took her to the 1984 Olympic games, but her first event was the Germantown Charity Horse Show.

Craft beer and hot wings make beautiful music — and up to 240 different flavor combinations — together on Beale Street. 

The clerk’s office has been late in mailing the plates and stickers for most of this year, with complaints increasing.

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County Commission approves budget specifics in marathon session

The series of votes in a marathon County Commission session Monday reflect some budget amendments and changes to various line items. 

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County answers complaints by approving funds to mail license plates

The commission voted to fund a new voting system with both touch-screen machines with a paper trail as well as hand-marked paper ballots. 

Officials have hammered out details of the proposed ordinance after getting clarification from the state on their ability to regulate the cannabis business.

A Tennessee State Parks employee used the materials to create a walking and biking trail at T.O. Fuller State Park. 

“We ask every reader to call your city councilperson or county commissioner and let them know you support Memphis and Shelby County dedicating retiring PILOTs to building a viable and sustainable public transit system.”

Dr. Morgan McDonald replaces Dr. Lisa Piercey, who stepped down last month.

“This order strengthens accountability and transparency around existing school safety planning and assures Tennessee parents that our efforts to protect students and teachers will continue,” Lee said in a press release.

DeAngelo Williams finished his college career as the NCAA leader with 7,573 all-purpose yards. 

Two local experimental musicians, Dinosauria and Pas Moi, on the bill for Memphis Concrète show at the Hi-Tone. 

Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is seeking more help from transfers, and Rasheed Wallace is likely heading west.

Most of the hires (57%) have come from West Tennessee, including Haywood, Tipton, Madison and Fayette counties. But officials say Shelby County residents will play a big role in the construction project.

The largest of the “Sweet 16” shows is called “Homecoming” by native Memphian James Little, who has been working in New York since 1976.

Bain Barbecue & Bakery fully lives up to its name later this week, as a converted propane tank smoker named Peggy is on-site and turning out Texas brisket plus more.

“It’s very exciting to have so many young journalists working in the newsroom,” said Eric Barnes, Daily Memphian CEO. “So many of our staff members — myself included — were once interns. To give back this way and support the future of journalism has always been part of The Daily Memphian’s vision.”

Here are five shows to catch as the last of this late spring fades into three sweaty months of cookouts and fireworks.

Steve Spurrier returned to Memphis on Sunday to accept the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award. Some of his biggest triumphs involved Memphis. They may not be what you think.