Gov. Lee, other TN leaders hope for gun safety laws in summer special session
During a visit to Memphis, Gov. Bill Lee said a special legislative session, likely this summer, will consider several options from him and legislators of both parties.
Wednesday prep report: Collierville-Houston draw sets up rematch in district semifinals
Results leaves Mustangs as the fourth seed for Tuesday’s semifinal matchup at Collierville.
Memphis NAACP criticizes Tennessee’s inaction on gun violence
“Here again it underlines and highlights the issue that’s going on ... here in Tennessee,” said Van Turner, president of the NAACP Memphis branch. “The inaction of our legislators has jeopardized ... many more lives to come.”
City Council member Michalyn Easter-Thomas’ seat could be in jeopardy
Michalyn Easter-Thomas, a member of the Memphis City Council, could lose her seat after taking a job with the Memphis River Parks Partnership this week.
Nichols autopsy results indicate blunt force trauma, according to attorneys
The autopsy report has not yet been released to the public, but Nichols’ family was briefed on the results Wednesday by Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.
Memphis startup gets grant for biodegradable contraceptive implant
Hera Health Solutions, a local pharmaceutical device company, has won a Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Science Foundation.
Memphis lands commitment from UCF transfer guard
Jayhlon Young averaged 4.5 points, 2.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game last season at Central Florida.
Kendric Davis receives invite to NBA G League Elite Camp
The former Memphis Tigers star guard will have an opportunity to showcase his skills in front of NBA and NBA G League scouts, coaches and front-office executives.
Herrington: What Dillon Brooks meant to Memphis, and why he’s gone
Some much-needed perspective to Dillon the Villain’s exit from the Grizzlies following six seasons with the NBA franchise.
Former Memphis Tigers find new homes
So far, five total players from coach Penny Hardaway’s squad have opted to enter the transfer portal ahead of the May 11 deadline.Related stories:
Memphis Restaurant Association seeks answers to city’s crime problem
The area’s restaurant association wrote an open letter Wednesday to the city and county mayors about crime in a “cry for help,” according to the group’s president.
First it was COVID and restrictions; for restaurateurs, now it’s parking lot crime
As thieves target restaurant parking lots, many restaurateurs feel like they are largely on their own when it comes to protecting their guests.Related story:
Falls Building owners seek tax incentives to repurpose historic landmark
New York-based Left Lane Development LLC will ask the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Revenue Finance Corp. for a 12-year PILOT for the redevelopment project.
Annesdale property sold; plans include new townhomes
The Annesdale Mansion is the fifth historic property bought by Memphian Bill Townsend.
DeSoto Christian Academy students turn trash into treasured art
Using information they learned through their studies, students at DeSoto Christian Academy built mini versions of various themed structures.
Horn Lake Police Chief Troy Rowell to retire
A lifelong Horn Lake resident, Rowell, who became chief in 2017, intends to move out of state upon retiring.
Group that funded 2023 mayor’s race poll identified, plans another one
The Greater 901 Initiative, a political action committee, was identified as the group paying for the earlier poll in an email sent out Tuesday evening.
Top Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker in Memphis to ‘work on things’
The beginning of 20-year-old rookie Jordan Walker’s career with the St. Louis Cardinals was so successful he tied an MLB record that had him eclipsing the likes of Roberto Clemente and Ted Williams. Even so, the Cardinals recently demoted him to Triple-A Memphis.
Table Talk: A big whiskey dinner and an East Memphis restaurant to open
DJ Naylor ups his game with the launch of the Bog’s Whiskey Dinners, Belle Meade Social opens next week and the GPAC Fried Chicken Fest is back May 13.
St. Agnes senior Caroline Weems acing her bar exams
In a sport where failure is always waiting at the next level up, Caroline Weems motivates herself to be Tennessee’s best.
Germantown Planning Commission denies Waffle House, OKs rezoning
Germantown’s Planning Commission denied a Waffle House on the south side of the suburb but favored a rezoning request on Poplar Pike.
Tigers Football Insider: Punter Joe Doyle built strong relationship with Houston Texans
Former Tigers punter Joe Doyle felt confident in his chances of signing an undrafted free agent deal with the Houston Texans.
Miles away, years apart: Air pollution steals time from Black communities
Air pollution is a global issue when it comes to longevity. In Shelby County, there are five air monitoring sites but not one in southwest Memphis, where residents have some of the area’s lowest life expectancies.
Hernando aldermen vote to close part of McIngvale Road, buy Civic Center
A lane of McIngvale Road in Hernando will be closed to traffic soon as construction begins on the new Hernando High.
Inked: An adaptive reuse project in the Edge; The Falls in Arlington updates
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Design Review Board will consider exterior renovation plans for the single-story masonry building at 405 Monroe Ave.
Metro
Calkins: He’s our Memphian at the Olympics — back for one last bobsled run
Garrett Hines was a football star at Bartlett High. Now he’s in Italy coaching bobsled for the last runs in what has been a remarkable Olympic career.
Premium Metro ‘State of the City’ stormy; Blackburn compares Jan. 6 inquiry to Watergate; Cohen says ICE is ‘running rampant’
Education Tennessee House passes bill allowing Ten Commandments displays in schools
Premium State Government Tennessee lawmakers pass one-time transfer rule bill for TSSAA athletes
Public Safety Bond conditions change for former St. George’s basketball player
Business
Movers & Shakers
Memphis Library Foundation, Memphis Museums of Science and History and Financial Federal Bank announce additions.
Premium Business Some nonprofits ‘feel like they’re on an island by themselves’
Premium Business Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Premium Real Estate Inked: Pinnacle plans new retail branch in Raleigh
Real Estate Snow freezes January home sales
Sports
Memphis’ Penny Hardaway upset at Utah State for running up score late
Clearly frustrated after the final buzzer, Penny Hardaway criticized how Utah State closed against his Tigers.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: With loss to Utah State, this Memphis team somehow found a new low
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: He’s our Memphian at the Olympics — back for one last bobsled run
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Utah State uses late-first-half run to pull away from Memphis Tigers
High School Sports CBHS senior caps career with a thrilling state title
Food
Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Chef Ben Smith opened Tsunami in 1998, helping Cooper-Young transition from “a downtrodden backwater for failing businesses.”
Premium Food After 28 years, Tsunami is ‘going out with a bang’
Suburbs
Calkins: He’s our Memphian at the Olympics — back for one last bobsled run
Garrett Hines was a football star at Bartlett High. Now he’s in Italy coaching bobsled for the last runs in what has been a remarkable Olympic career.
North Mississippi XAI threatened with lawsuit under Clean Air Act
Arts & Culture
Valentine’s Day speed date: Rush to romance or browsing for buddies?
More than 100 people gathered Saturday at Novel bookstore’s speed-dating event. Some came looking for love. Others hoped to meet fellow bibliophiles.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more New leadership at Indie Memphis talks about the festival’s future
Opinion
Opinion: Presidents Day is a good time to commit to your most deeply held beliefs
“You don’t have to be a president or famous to believe in freedom, dignity, character, honor, goodness, generosity or integrity.”
Opinion Opinion: Is Mayor Young the right mayor at the wrong time?
Podcasts
Fixing Shelby County Jail is key to justice system, Green says
Interim Shelby County Public Defender Jerri Green talked on “Behind The Headlines” about dropping crime rates, the overflowing jail and the differing numbers used by different parts of the criminal justice system.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more New leadership at Indie Memphis talks about the festival’s future
Games
Daily Wordrow: Feb. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.