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Historical Commission Votes to Remove Forrest Bust from Capitol
Climaxing a years-long controversy, the Tennessee Historical Commission voted Tuesday, March 9th, to remove a bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from the state Capitol. Meeting virtually, the members of...
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901 Community Fridges: Bringing Food to the Table for Those in Need
There’s nothing worse than opening the fridge door and seeing empty shelves. And for those without reliable access to a grocery store, it’s an even bigger problem. But 901 Community Fridges, a new...
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Al Gore to Speak at Anti-Pipeline Rally
Former Vice President Al Gore will be in Memphis on Sunday, March 14th, as special guest at a rally of the Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (MCAP). The rally will be held at Mitchell High...
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MEMernet: Neverending Elvis, a Forum Flight, and Drake on the Pipeline
Neverending Elvis A big-box retailer emailed Memphis journalists last week to say they'll carry a "GIANT 20 Foot Pink Limo Pool Float" at their stores this year. "Perfect for riding off into the sunset...
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No Bad Dogs: Is Bitcoin a Worthy Investment?
In the 1980s, Barbara Woodhouse published a book called No Bad Dogs. Clearly, she'd never met my dog, though I know what she was trying to say. Her point was that inexperienced owners are the problem,...
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U of M Theatre’s Online Presentation of The Women of Lockerbie
Madisen White, a freshman, plays the leading role, a character who lost her son in the historic crash. Many readers may remember when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988,...
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Rykeyz: The Hottest Memphis Producer You’ve Never Heard Of
Several local artists are in the running to snag Grammy Awards this coming Sunday, March 14th, including many familiar local names, such as the North Mississippi Allstars, Don Bryant, Bobby Rush, and...
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Chris Mosby is an Artist When it Comes to Desserts
The pastry chef at Hen House Wine Bar has perfected his cheesecake recipe. Chris Mosby made his first cheesecake when he was 14. It was for his mother. And it was a disaster. "I overcooked it so bad,"...
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Day Trippin’: Cabin Fever? Get Away Without Going too Far
Got cabin fever? Enjoy a getaway, without going too far. After a year of quarantines, shutdowns, and cabin fever, a little road trip can really cure a vacation itch — without the time off from work,...
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On the Docket: Bills Before the General Assembly Could Alter the Local...
A persistent issue in Tennessee government is that of whether state law should trump the preferences of local jurisdictions. Two tests of the proposition are now before the General Assembly. One...
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Prickly City
Irish poet Oscar Wilde opined in his 1899 essay, "The Decay of Lying," that "Life imitates art far more than art imitates life." The shortened version of Wilde's quote — life imitates art — has become...
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Nike Announces Investments in Local Organizations
Nike announced several large contributions it will be making to local organizations. The grants focus on programs that bolster education, economic empowerment, and social justice as part of its Black...
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Number of Two-Dose Vaccine Recipients Tops 60,000
New virus case numbers rose by 106 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 89,055. Total current active cases of the virus — the...
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Rudd to Step Down at University of Memphis in 2022
The University of Memphis has announced that President M. David Rudd will be leaving his position in May 2022. He plans to transition to faculty in 2023 for research and teaching. Here's the official...
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ArtsMemphis Gives Another Round of Operating Support Grants
ArtsMemphis has announced its second round of fiscal year 2021 operating support grants – for a total of $850,000 – benefitting 48 local arts organizations. Funding evaluation criteria includes:...
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The Flow: Live-Streamed Music Events This Week, March 11-17
As the weather becomes idyllic, and vaccines more common, there's been a dip in live-streamed events. Venues with outdoor stages have been busier than ever of late, and some, like Murphy's, are...
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City Names Seven Finalists for Police Director Position
The City of Memphis has announced seven finalists for the position of Memphis Police Department director to replace current MPD Director Mike Rallings. The city said the announcement of the new...
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New Virus Cases Rise by 112
New virus case numbers rose by 112 over the last 24 hours. The new cases put the total of all positive cases in Shelby County since March 2020 at 89,167. Total current active cases of the virus — the...
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Midfielder Kadeem Dacres Joins Memphis 901 FC Roster
Veteran midfielder joins Memphis 901 FC's roster for the 2021 USL season. This afternoon, Memphis 901 FC announced the signing of veteran midfielder Kadeem Dacres pending league and federation...
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Bill to Expand Teaching of Black History Moves On
It remains to be seen whether, and to what extent, State Senator Katrina Robinson's destiny is affected by two pending indictments against her on fraud charges, but the first-term Memphis legislator...
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