MLGW President and CEO J.T. Young on “Behind The Headlines” says the new contract with a consultant involves Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland as a mediator between the utility board and the council. 

The trade deadline passed without the Grizzlies making any moves this season. 

Eric Barnes interviews Jared Barnett, managing director of Slingshot Memphis, about fighting poverty in this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington revisit their favorites from Memphis Black Restaurant Week and talk about their favorite Southern dish: Fried catfish.

During a wide ranging interview on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, state House Speaker Cameron Sexton also questioned whether the new federal COVID stimulus package is necessary for Tennessee.

On “Behind the Headlines,” Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer and Memphis City Council member Martavius Jones discussed their hopes for joint sessions on economic development reform. The two meetings come with a lot of advance planning.

Was Ja Morant’s layup the most important play of the win Wednesday night?

The year since local restaurants were first shut for coronavirus has been hard; Kelly English talks about what it’s been like for him.

Kevin Dean, CEO of Momentum Nonprofit Partners, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, council member Rhonda Logan says the police force needs more officers but also needs to change the way those officers are used with a return to community policing.

On “Behind The Headlines,” City Council member Worth Morgan and EDGE President Reid Dulberger urge caution in the latest cycle of civic discussions about how and what kinds of economic development get tax incentives.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is still working towards a return, but when can Grizzlies fans expect him back?

John Zeanah talks about the evolution of regional planning on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

Memphis Black Restaurant Week is in its sixth year, adapted for COVID this year, but going on with more participating restaurants than ever.

On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, City Council member Chase Carlisle talks about bargaining with TVA for a new contract with MLGW without a specific plan for an alternative, his call for the resignation of the Shelby County Health Department’s embattled leader and the 2022 race for Shelby County mayor.

On “Behind The Headlines,” Memphis Tourism president Kevin Kane and Downtown Memphis Commission board chairwoman Deni Reilly assess the heavy toll the pandemic has taken on the local industry in the last year. 

The guard has scored 50 points in his last three games. What is his future in Taylor Jenkins’ rotation? 

Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.

Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about nachos, from the ones you make at home to barbecue nachos to dessert nachos, and Chris is so inspired by a curry on Facebook that he makes a comment.

On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Shelby County Chief Information Officer Sandra Perry talks about the lasting impact and the security challenges of work-at-home government services and what happens when one part of county government wants its own computer system and network.

On “Behind The Headlines,” Greater Memphis Chamber President Beverly Robertson and Economic Development Chief Ted Townsend talked about a new round of PILOT reform discussions, “resiliency” and the local economy’s comeback from the COVID pandemic.

This week on The Sidebar, Eric Barnes was joined by two key members of the staff of the Wolf River Conservancy, Executive Director Keith Cole and Chief Development Officer Kelsey Hamilton Gibbs.

Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies can correct defensive problems.

Le Bon Appetit @Home has been postponed a week because of the boil order; Jennifer Biggs and Kelly English talk about cream cheese and all the things it makes better.

On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, city Parks Director Nick Walker says community centers would remain free but with fees for specific programs. He also talks about “open play areas” like David Carnes Park in Whitehaven.