Lakeland mulls change in government
As Lakeland grows, Commissioner Connie McCarter is suggesting that a change in government with district representation might better serve citizens.
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March 2026
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Arts Beat: Downtown is coming alive with the sound of street performers
Walking in Memphis is about to get a lot more entertaining as the DMC will hire buskers to perform along a Downtown street.
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Former Grizzly and Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler returns to NBA
Chandler was a second-round pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2022 draft, but was traded on draft night to Memphis, where he played the 2022-23 season with the Grizzlies.
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Bailey: Suggested change in Lakeland government deserved more details
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter suggested a veiled idea of changing the suburb’s form of government before eventually floating her full idea.
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The Early Word: Intrator building comes down, and UTHSC is hiring
Shelby County tops a state gun list, Central BBQ adds breakfast and Stomping Grounds has an opening date.
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The Early Word: UTHSC faculty resign, but Hardaway is all in at the U of M
MSCS board makes Richmond interim again, sheriff candidates agree on jail issues and Grizzlies finally win.
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Republican bill clears way for private firearms in government buildings
This follows a trend in this session of legislation that relaxes gun rules in public spaces.
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Horn Lake board approves second sanitation rate hike in under a year
The cost of sanitation service is going up in Horn Lake again – the second time in recent months customers have faced an increase.
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Food Files: Central BBQ offers breakfast in Midtown, more
Central BBQ is rolling out several new offerings: breakfast at Midtown, plus value items and party wings in various locations. Also, news from Domino’s and Wild Beet.
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Blighted building owned by Tom Intrator being demolished
A three-story building on South Front Street is being demolished two years after the owner was sued for blight.
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FedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
AI, technological advancements and other improvements are expected to fuel revenue growth for the company this year.
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National bridal shop says, ‘I do!’ to Memphis
The retailer is opening its Tennessee location just in time for wedding season.
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UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
The staff members’ departures will leave just two occupational-therapy faculty remaining, including the faculty member accused of mistreatment.
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Memphis students go to National Geographic Photo Camp this spring break
Freedom Prep is the only school in Memphis to have a National Geographic Photo Camp.
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Carl E. Moore captured Memphis in murals and paintings. Now, he’s inspiring young artists.
Carl E. Moore, known for his work across the city, is showing kids that art can be a career.
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Inked: Creative expansion, more cookies and Aldi adjacent space
Wonder Cowork Create expands in the Edge District; Insomnia Cookies adds third location at Polo Shops, and Union Avenue Aldi has extra space available for lease.
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Lakeland commissioner wants change in suburb’s form of government
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter wants to discuss a change to the city’s form of government, but as of Wednesday afternoon, she was not discussing any specifics.
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Tigers could begin roster rebuild with familiar faces
Eight Memphis players from this past season have until Friday to let Penny Hardaway know if they’d like to return to the Tigers in 2026-27.
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Buckley: Hardaway, Tigers concerned about fans in the stands. What’s the plan to fix it?
Two days after deciding to retain coach Penny Hardaway, Memphis athletic director Ed Scott and Hardaway himself address dwindling basketball attendance.
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Most of UTHSC occupational therapy faculty resign amid abuse allegations
Five of the seven members of UTHSC’s occupational therapy faculty resign, allegedly over school’s handling of a professor accused of mistreating students.
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Table Talk: Patio season, please!
As warmer days make another attempt to dominate the calendar, it’s time to focus on patio season.
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Something stinks in Germantown — and it’s higher waste pickup fees
Germantown is reviewing a sanitation contract, but prices will significantly increase due to inflation rates in the industry. A city administrator said Waste Pro has provided “Rolls-Royce-type” service.
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Calkins: Justice Amy Coney Barrett is speaking at Rhodes. It’s more complicated than it should be.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett is returning to Rhodes College to speak Wednesday. Why isn’t Rhodes talking about it? That’s complicated.
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The Early Word: Trump, Barrett are coming, and you can buy a milk factory
Germantown’s 911 call center is on hold, minor-league hockey is coming back and you can be Aldi’s neighbor.
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Germantown’s 911 call center was promised in 2020. Now it’s on permanent hold.
Funds officials thought were earmarked for the center went to other projects, leaving Germantown’s dispatch center high and dry.
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