Memphis-Shelby schools closed Monday
During a press briefing Sunday afternoon, Memphis Light, Gas & Water officials said 29 local schools, public and private, still lacked electricity.
More than 60,000 remain without power
Out of about 140,000 Memphis Light, Gas & Water customers who lost power Thursday, thousands still do not have electricity.
Increasing home sales add to suburbs’ growth
Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.
Though argument could be made to move City Hall, that’s not in Mayor’s plans
The City of Memphis plans to take 60,000 square feet of office space in 100 N. Main when it is redeveloped.
Two Southaven entertainment venues getting upgrades
Improvements to the Landers Center and BankPlus Amphitheater will soon enhance the DeSoto County facilities, making them attractive for bigger shows.
Calkins: The Memphis Tigers threw a party — and everybody came
The University of Memphis basketball team smashed Central Florida Saturday. Landers Nolley II called it a “party at the crib.” But the best part of this gathering? Everybody came.
With the Tigers nearly whole, there’s no time left for excuses
With almost the entire roster healthy and available, it’s put up or shut up time for the University of Memphis basketball team.
Grizzlies blow past Magic, add to ‘SportsCenter’ package
The Grizzlies put on a show against the Orlando Magic on Saturday afternoon in a game that was shown across the world. Related story:
Stock equity grants help Pinnacle Financial retain talent
Turning employees into investors is a trend that could increase as companies struggle to attract and keep workers.
Tigers’ lone 2022 basketball signee decommits
Maryland forward Noah Batchelor announced that he is reopening his recruitment, leaving the Tigers with zero class of 2022 commits.
Penny Hardaway provides clarity on Emoni Bates injury
The U of M basketball player, who went home to Michigan to see a back specialist, is expected to return to Memphis on Sunday.
Guest column: What if we lived believing God loved us?
Scott Morris: “What if more of us could truly believe God loves us in the peace-giving way of my patient all those years ago? How would we approach the complexity of an ongoing pandemic and other dangers life gives us?”
Metro
Cohen questions FBI leader about National Guard in Memphis
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., asked FBI Director Kash Patel about the Memphis Safe Task Force, which President Donald Trump established Monday.
Spirit of Memphis Businessman, entrepreneur Walker Uhlhorn dies at 88
State Government Tennessee Supreme Court sides with police union — again
City of Memphis ‘I don’t want to see a tank in my neighborhood’— County Commission debates Guard deployment
Business
XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.
Business Main Street will soon get new banners
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Week 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
Teams get Week 5 kicked off with a Thursday night contest at Rhodes College.
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
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
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago,making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
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
The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest
The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?
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.