Upgrades kept the power on during this month’s winter weather, restaurant staffing issues are stabilizing and District 12 is a bar for hip millennials.

Topping the commission agenda Monday, Jan. 29, are final votes on a review board to hear complaints of misconduct by Sheriff’s deputies and deputy jailers as well as changing the county Land Bank to a “real estate department.”

“In fact, here’s to all who are willing to lend a hand. That includes the local business people who sent a letter to Gov. Bill Lee requesting help with the city’s crime crisis. It’s a moment for any and all to pitch in.”

Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis has gone from reappointment to interim status in a temporary compromise that is new ground in what is normally a smooth confirmation process before the City Council.

Even though it was colder for longer, Memphis got a welcome surprise this past storm: The power mostly stayed on. 

Also happening this week: The two individuals charged in the death of St. Jude researcher Alexander Bulakhov are back in court, and you can help break a world record at FedExForum.

Memphis government and the Grizzlies are seeking more money for $500-million-plus in renovations to FedExForum and working toward a lease extension, but another lease could also involve changes to the area around the arena.

“A lot of our residents just don’t have enough money to make regular repairs or regular upgrades to their homes, especially if they are living in one of those older homes,” said Ashley Cash, the city’s housing director. 

The recent freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall were no match for members of the Mid-South Jeep Club who shifted into gear to transport hundreds of health care workers to hospitals across the region.

Shelby County commissioners and about 40 other people including county finance and other division leaders met at Shelby Farms ahead of Mayor Lee Harris’ budget proposal.

Chattanooga-based Freedom Sings USA and the Department of Veteran Affairs presented a two-day music therapy event at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VA Medical Center at 1030 Jefferson Ave.

The top federal prosecutor in Memphis, U.S. attorney for Western Tennessee Kevin Ritz, says the Department of Justice inquiry affects the relationship his office has with the law enforcement body.

A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the parents of Deion Byrd, a Shelby County Jail inmate who was assaulted while awaiting a court appearance at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center.

Four people, two suspects and two civilians, were noncritically injured Friday, Jan. 26, after officers shot at alleged car thieves before the suspects fled and crashed into a civilian’s car.

The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct has recommended Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd be removed from office, according to a letter sent to Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally. 

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said the amendment would increase judicial discretion regarding bail and would require judges to say why or why not they granted bail. 

The affidavit says the inmate told the jailer that he “had something for him,” and “I’m going to kill you.”

This week’s announcement that Collierville Schools will close its Virtual Academy at the end of the academic year indicates there are still problems to address before the district takes another run at the idea.

Shelby County judge files an order of protection against her brother, Penny stands by decision to play eldest son and you can get pizza by the slice at Grizzlies games.

Gerald Skahan allegedly sent three text messages where he threatened “bodily harm” or to kill Paula Skahan, according to the complaint.

Linn Sitler, Memphis and Shelby County Film/TV Commissioner, said that Tyler Perry and his team were in Memphis on Tuesday for a one-day local shoot, employing 20-25 local crew members and roughly 200 extras.

The House members of the committee examining federal education funds released their report Thursday, Jan. 25, and recommended greater legislative oversight of federal rules. But they are not, at least yet, proposing any cuts.

County is cleared in COVID-19 vaccine tweet suit, Tennesseans may be waiting months on SNAP benefits and Vince Williams Jr. dominates Miami.

Free courses in nine career fields will begin this winter on all Southwest Tennessee campuses for residents of Shelby and Fayette counties. 

The post-storm water situation in Memphis has cleared up just in time for Mid-South Mission of Mercy, a free two-day dental clinic slated for Jan. 26 and 27 at Bellevue Baptist Church.