Morgan: Selling MLGW almost an ‘impossibility’
During an hour-long online town hall Wednesday, Feb. 23, City Council member Worth Morgan and MLGW leaders fielded questions about recent increases in utility bills and the ice storm repairs.
Millington schools closed Thursday due to winter weather
Millington announced its schools are closed Thursday. Other suburban districts remained open.
MLGW ethics policy under review
Memphis Light, Gas & Water confirms it is reviewing its failure to post financial disclosure forms on the Internet — just as City Council members begin asking critical questions.
MSCS plans to explore year-round school
In his third State of the District address, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray announced higher teacher compensation and unveiled a new logo for the district, as well.
Alex Lomax trying to live up to ‘The General’ nickname
The senior has cut off social media and slowed down his dating life to play his best for the Tigers.
Family of gun violence victim speaks to legislators in support of two bills
The grandmother and aunts of Artemis Rayford, a Memphis boy killed at home by a stray bullet on Christmas day, woke up at 3:30 a.m. yesterday to drive to Nashville.
Neighbors raise concerns over revamped Viridian proposal on Forest Hill-Irene
Boyle Investment Company submitted a revised plan to Germantown for its Viridian project. The proposal replaces multifamily units with townhomes and row houses, still a concern for nearby residents.
10 Grizzlies questions (and answers) after the All-Star break
Which year-end award do the Memphis Grizzlies have the best chance of winning? Ja Morant may not like the answer.
Robert Church, the Hooks family and Aretha: New museum to showcase South Memphis
The South City Museum and Culture Center is collaborating with the Memphis Museum of Science and History (MoSH) on the project.
Monogram Foods announces resignation of CFO
She will be replaced by a former VP at Hormel Foods.
Scouting report: Tigers can’t sleep on overachieving Temple
The Owls are young and undersized, but still should prove to be a challenge for Memphis.
All aboard? Lawmaker says it’s time for Memphis-to-Nashville train
State Rep. Jason Powell plans to start a new caucus, the Train Travel Caucus, to increase rail infrastructure in Tennessee.
County Commission to fill school board, state Senate vacancies next month
The commission set the schedules Wednesday, Feb. 23, for taking applications, interviewing candidates and making the picks.
Tigers Football Insider: Former Tigers join the USFL
Two former Memphis Tigers quarterbacks were drafted in the 12th round.
Let there be (better) light: Bartlett looks at upgrading streetlights
Bartlett wants to study its streetlight network to see if LED lights are more beneficial from a cost standpoint and provide better lighting than traditional bulbs.
Pine Hill clubhouse to be named for first Black pro manager
“My daddy worked a few jobs to take care of his six children through college,” Charles Hudson said. “On Sundays after church, was his time to play golf.” Hudson said both he and his father both started off as caddies, while growing up in Orange Mound.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Grizzlies Mailbag Part 2: Tyus Jones’ future, Dillon Brooks’ return and more
Part 2 of the Grizzlies Mailbag takes on questions about some specific players, looming draft and free-agency issues, and some random nonsense. Related story: Grizzlies Mailbag Part 1: The playoff race and potential matchups
CBHS officially names Jason Motte head baseball coach
The former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher takes over for Buster Kelso.
Man indicted in fatal shooting of Rhodes College student
Rainess Holmes has been indicted in fatal shooting of Andrew ‘Drew’ Rainer, a Rhodes College student who was shot and killed last year in a home invasion robbery.
Table Talk: The challenge – and crisp reward – of making fried chicken
Fried chicken is more than dinner, it’s become a mission, something worth preserving for coming generations — even if it is easy to buy it.
Listen to Jennifer and Chris talk about fried chicken (again) and a new restaurant
The fried chicken discussion continues on this week’s Sound Bites.
Metro
County Commission debates Guard deployment — ‘I don’t want to see a tank in my neighborhood’
County Commissioners got their first look at two resolutions offering different responses to the coming deployment of National Guard troops to the city.
Education Tennessee won’t say how many students are enrolled in new voucher program
City of Memphis MLGW takes step toward buying Cordova property
City of Memphis Council members to push Gov. Lee to reject Guard deployment
Business
Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Business Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
Sports
Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Breaking down the Tigers’ unblemished home record against power conference schools since 2015
High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Northpoint scores crucial victory over St. George’s
High School Sports At Bolton High, a revived girls soccer program is playing for pride and joy
Food
Wiseacre’s OG location isn’t just for beer anymore
Since its inception, Wiseacre’s Broad Avenue taproom has relied on a rotating cast of food trucks. But now the brewery is opening its own in-house sandwich shop.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
Mellencamp, McBride, Gales to honor Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees
John Mellencamp, Martina McBride and Eric Gales will honor inductees at the Memphis Music Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept. 25.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.