Shelby County Commissioners Edmund Ford Jr. and Van Turner discuss the possible impacts of the passing of a sales tax increase by referendum in the recent Memphis city elections with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.
Davida Cruthird with Agape Child and Family Services and Candace Taylor with Power Center CDC talk history, industry, and community in Hickory Hill and the details on the upcoming Hickory Hill resource and career fair on Oct. 19.
Carlos Ochoa of Ranked Choice Tennessee talks about ranked choice voting and the group’s push to have it implemented in Memphis elections over the last decade.
On this week’s episode of In the Trenches, Daily Memphian high school reporter John Varlas and East coach Dr. Katarii Donald discuss the Mustangs’ remarkable turnaround this year, preview Thursday’s big region game against Westwood and talk about what kids need to succeed when football ends.
Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins discuss their first impressions from Grizzlies preseason, where Ja Morant is putting on a show.
Terri Freeman, president of the National Civil Rights Museum, talks about her five years in Memphis, the role of the museum locally and nationally, and the history of systemic racism in the country.
Memphis Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill preview the Tigers' matchup with Temple and break down Memphis Madness and Penny Hardaway's Pro Day.
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the third episode of “Bluff City Law,” where the ribs were big and the family revelations bigger.
Jennifer Biggs talks with chef Michelle Tribble and Marne Anderson of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits about the Memphis Food & Wine Festival, which is set for Oct. 12 at Memphis Botanic Garden.
Karanja Ajanaku, editor of The New Tri-State Defender, and Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, discuss the results of the 2019 Memphis city elections with host Eric Barnes.
Here's a review of the Memphis election results and a few new steps beyond the election. Also, Shelby County Election Commissioner Bennie Smith talks about what voters were saying with the turnout and the Strickland re-election effort, as well as lots of talk about new voting machines.
Tigers beat reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan talk expectations for Memphis Madness and the Tigers game versus Louisiana-Monroe.
On this week's episode of In the Trenches, Briarcrest coach Brian Stewart and John Varlas discuss his team's 6-0 start, look ahead to Friday's showdown against CBHS and try to make some sense of the infernal heat this season.
Memphis may be seeing more cranes on its skyline and more construction in the city, but poverty remains extremely high. In fact, poverty is increasing.
Chris Herrington and Don Wade discuss their first impressions from Grizzlies media day and the first day of training camp.
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the second episode of “Bluff City Law,” where cumin is in the sauce and South Memphis is in the streets.
Daily Memphians Peggy Burch, Natalie Van Gundy and Jennifer Biggs discuss the virtues of breakfast and the horrors of fried eggs with brown edges.
Jack Shannon, President of Christian Brothers University, and Marjorie Hass, President of Rhodes College, discuss the challenges and opportunities of higher education in Memphis with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.
The pitch for a third car sustainability fee to fund the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
Meghan Medford and Mirna Garcia from the Summer Avenue Merchant's Association join High Ground to talk about the recent installation of international flags on the commercial corridor, as well as SAMA's efforts to remove blight, reduce crime and make Summer a destination for dining and shopping.
What happens when Geoff Calkins, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington join Eric Barnes on The Extra Podcast? Singing, of course. (And a whole lot of not answering each others’ question.)
Jessica Benson from Local 24 and John Varlas recap last week’s Southwind victory over Kirby and look ahead to this week’s action.
Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss the first day of basketball practice, Memphis Madness and the upcoming game against Navy.
Chris Herrington is joined by Geoff Calkins and Don Wade to preview Grizzlies media day and training camp.
In the first episode of “Bluff City Law” (Blah Blah Blah) Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington break down the pilot episode of the made-in-Memphis TV series: What we liked, what we objected to, how Memphis looked and what we hope to see in the coming weeks.