A ‘systems change’ leader: School audience cites what they want in next MSCS superintendent
The first of four public input sessions about the search for the next MSCS superintendent was held Thursday night at Snowden School.
$10 Deal: ‘Meat and three’ is a perfect 10 at Bob’s Barksdale
These days, the “meat and three” is almost always a “meat and two,” unless you want to pay extra for another side. Not so at Bob’s Barksdale Restaurant in Midtown.
Assistant district attorney arrested for DUI
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy will recuse the office from the case and seek a pro tem appointment of an independent prosecutor.
New Arlington Baptist facility opens next month
After delays in state approval and construction of more than a year, Baptist Memorial Health Care will soon open its new emergency department in Arlington.
Dancer Lil Buck and Imagine Cafe dream up new vegan cheese sauce
“Buck Up Sauce” will debut this Friday, Dec. 9, in a special dinner at Imagine Vegan Cafe.
Opposing teams took different routes to AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Arkansas and Kansas had some contrasting fortunes in 2022, but both coaches say a chance to play in the city’s postseason game is a nice reward.
Readers pick hoopers from CBHS, St. George’s as players of the week
Jack Pender, from CBHS, captured 58 percent of the vote for his performance in a victory over FACS on Dec. 2. Aaliyah Converse, from St. George’s, scored 40 points in the win against St. Agnes on Nov. 28.
Grizzlies Insider: Morant, Brooks confident team is finding its stride despite injuries
“I feel like we’re about to rally up some wins,” Dillon Brooks said on Monday night after the Grizzlies beat the Heat with seven players unavailable.
The To-Do List: Victorian caroling, Christmas on Beale and Corey Feldman
This week, cuddle up by a fire pit near the river, celebrate Latin American and Caribbean holiday traditions and get buck at Imagine Vegan Cafe.
Germantown discusses making mayor full-time
Germantown administration was instructed to study what it takes to make the mayor a full-time position.
That’s the ticket! Local company changes film festival scene
This season, Sundance Film Festival attendees will buy their passes through Eventive, a ticketing app made for Indie Memphis by 15-year-old Theo Patt in 2015.
Haney Co. poses last minute challenge to MLGW vote, denied by board
After a lawyer for the Franklin L. Haney Co. spoke during Wednesday’s MLGW board meeting, the board took a brief, unplanned recess to consult its legal team.Related story:
Herrington: Why the bad news on Bane might not slow down the Grizz
The Grizzlies will have to hope that Bane makes it back in due time, that “almost” continues to be close enough, and that Morant, Brooks and Jackson can remain healthy to maintain that “almost.”
$400M Cordova project breaks ground
“This is a wonderful Christmas present for Cordova,” Memphis City Councilwoman Rhonda Logan said. “This will be the catalyst needed for Cordova … and is a perfect example of a public-private partnership.”
Dixie Greyhound project hits speed bump
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Design Review Board approved plans for the Downtown Mobility Center, two Madison Avenue projects and partially approved the Dixie Greyhound mixed-used development in Uptown.
Whitehaven raises funds to replace ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree
“This is the power of the community,” Respect The Haven founder Jason Sharif said.
Vinegar Jim’s in Arlington closes next week
Vinegar Jim’s, a mainstay at Arlington’s Depot Square for more than two decades, is closing this month, as the owners move on concentrating on their personal lives.
Campbell Clinic to expand in Collierville
Campbell Clinic is looking to expand in the Collierville community, by opening a new building on Poplar.
Everyone ‘made whole’ by 3G deal, say mayors
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo talked in more specific terms about the Germantown schools transfer on “Behind The Headlines.”
Metro
New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
A new federal racketeering indictment unsealed Thursday in Memphis federal accuses six alleged Ghost Mob gang members of conspiracy to murder and attempted murder in the aid of racketeering for a 2020 incident firefight with a rival gang.
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Business
Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Trap Fusion closes its Cordova restaurant but launches Trap Vegan in its flagship eatery in Whitehaven. Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s new sandwich concept Panuzzo King will launch soon on Broad Avenue.
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Sports
Defense critical in Germantown win over Whitehaven
Larry Johnson’s second touchdown of the game gave Germantown its final lead and then the defense did the rest.
High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Neighborhoods
Martin: IShowSpeed shows the world that Memphis is ‘super lit’
Darren Watkins Jr. — also known as IShowSpeed — filed into his black SUV on Thursday afternoon and said the magic words. “Memphis is way more lit than Nashville. Memphis is super lit.” Slicing, Ja, Bass Pro: Popular streamer IShowSpeed’s day in MemphisRelated content:
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: A jail at Shelby Farms Park would be a destructive mistake
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Kinfolk’s Sunday pop-ups and plans for Gussied Up
What is a dive bar anyway? On this week’s Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield talks to Cole Jeanes and Harrison Downing about the definition of a dive bar and about a weekly breakfast biscuit pop-up.