Grizzlies Mailbag: Rebuilding strategies, roster speculation and the NBA schedule
As the NBA's free agency period approaches, we dip into the Grizzlies Mailbag to field questions from readers.
Meet SCS Superintendent Joris Ray’s leadership team
Of the 10 cabinet members who remain from the previous administration, six received raises since the beginning of the calendar year — increases ranging from about 4% to 31%, according to district data. The other four did not receive raises.
11 Memphis charter school applications rejected
“The state has pretty clear criteria for what an academic plan should look like, what an operational plan should look like and what a financial plan should look like. None of those schools really met that criteria,” said Bradley Leon, Shelby County Schools chief of strategy and performance management.
Shelby County Commission votes to approve SCS budget minus $7.5 million increase
Shelby County School's $1.4 billion budget was approved Thursday by the County Commission. The district had asked for a $7.5 million funding increase, but the commission did not increase its maintenance of effort funding to the schools.
Kitchen Talk: Adrian Arcuri
At Elemento in Crosstown Concourse, Adrian Arcuri makes his own mozzarella and burrata. Making burrata is a fun experience, but you can also buy it the cheese counter at several local grocery stores. Paired with olive oil and a ripe tomato, it makes a perfect summer dinner.
‘Goofy’ Lance Thomas is comedy relief for serious Tigers
Lance Thomas is adding to his collection of embarrassing photos of his teammates.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: 13 commissioners, mayor and all the clerks
The county primary election is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know so far.
Premium State Government Blackburn, Rose and Green mix it up over hockey and power outages
Premium Spirit of Memphis Ask the Memphian: Who was the oldest person in Memphis history? She was also the oldest person in the world.
Premium City of Memphis MATA trustee Rodrick Holmes wants it all for Memphis riders: Stability, free fares, trolleys and more
Premium Elections Blackburn, Rose jockey for GOP nom for governor in front of apocalyptic Lincoln Day backdrop
Business
A New Yorker who helps others share their stories rewrites her own tale in Memphis
Hayley Brooks started out in the entertainment industry. Here’s how she became an entrepreneur and why she’s grown so fond of Memphis.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis trucking leaders back Trump’s crackdown on unqualified drivers, say no impact here
Premium Business MLGW recruiting from high schools, Southwest
Premium Business Memphis bike shop racing to double revenue with online business
Premium Real Estate ‘Build up, not out': City leaders wrestle with affordable-housing puzzle
Sports
Pro women’s tennis tour brings Memphis Classic to Leftwich
The Memphis Classic, to be held July 25-Aug. 2 at Leftwich Tennis Center, is a WTA 250-level tournament.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: It’s the worst basketball season in Memphis history — times 2!
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies win again, dominate Pacers in fourth quarter
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Loss to ECU should raise questions about Memphis’ plans with Penny Hardaway
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis falls at East Carolina to take sixth straight loss
Food
City & State removing retail side to focus on coffee
Late last year, the owners decided to eliminate the retail portion of the Broad Avenue business.
Premium Recipes Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
Suburbs
Lake District rumblings include plans for townhomes, hotel
The Lake District may be on the verge of getting new life with townhomes and a potential hotel emerging in the near future.
North Mississippi Mississippi Supreme Court ruling denies Olive Branch expansion plans
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Brooks Museum honors Memphis College of Art’s ‘enduring legacy’
“All the teachers were fine artists and loved to teach,” said Murray Riss, who established the photography department at Memphis College of Art.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: 13 commissioners, mayor and all the clerks
The county primary election is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know so far.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Banana ball and Ford replacements
Games
Sudoku: March 2
Ready for today’s sudokus?