Groundbreaking for the project scheduled for January.

After years of sitting dormant, the Cascades development in Olive Branch has received new approvals and the walk-live-play project could soon start construction.

Tom Intrator’s 18 Main is seeking a 20-year PILOT and tourism surcharge for an updated Dream Hotel project. 

“Low water can have as great a cost, or greater, than high water,” Strickland said. “We have all these tools at our disposal for floods, but very few for droughts.”

The board vote could end a years-long process over who will be MLGW’s next power supplier.

The Tigers haven’t lost a homecoming game since 2016 and hope to keep that streak going against UCF. 

This week’s Inked covers updates and potential road closures in the Pinch District and a partnership between Poag Shopping Centers and Jones Lang LaSalle. 

Nahon, Saharovich, & Trotz (NST Law) and Lehman-Roberts Co. and sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel announce additions and promotions. 

For the 6-foot-3 transfer guard Tigers coach Penny Hardaway calls “pretty special,” the most direct route to eligibility would be for University of Illinois-Chicago head coach Luke Yaklich to sign a “no participation opportunity” form. But UIC and Yaklich refuse to sign.

Germantown’s Planning Commission endorsed the final piece of TraVure. Kroger withdraws a request to add fuel service before the commission voted on the matter.

The Grizzlies have played just two games so far this season with Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant and Desmond Bane available. 

The 64th AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be played on Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 4:30 p.m. and be broadcast on ESPN.

Jaime Groce addressed significant activity expected along three major corridors in Collierville. 

Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson are top four in first College Football Playoff rankings announced Tuesday, Nov. 1.

The council also confirmed Chandell Ryan as the city’s new chief operating officer — the first woman to hold the No. 2 post in city government.

Though the utility has no plans to increase rates this year — or next — costs are still expected to be 9% higher than last year. 

Within months, the congregation will vote on whether to affiliate with another Methodist group or be independent.

The item returns to the Memphis City Council for discussion at its Nov. 15 session.

Hernando voters will consider adding a 1% tax to prepared foods, such as restaurants and delis, to help fund an improved parks program in the DeSoto County city.

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Currently, MPD employs 1,911 officers, according to the city’s data hub. 

Tony Pollard had a career day and became the first Cowboys running back to score three rushing touchdowns in a game since 2015. 

Memphian Tommie Dunavant pitches in $800,000 to the Memphis Zoo’s $1.5 million fundraising effort for its animal hospital.

The Memphis Botanic Garden has launched a new, $5 million capital campaign to pay for a number of facility upgrades at the East Memphis site. 

It’s time for Santa Claus’ elves to get busy in Collierville.

Memphis’ two exhibition games confirmed the obvious: Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams are clearly the Tigers’ two best players. But who’s next?