MPD promotion process ruled violation of agreement with union
After MPD announced a new first-line supervisory rank — second lieutenant — and promotion process in February of last year, the police union filed a grievance.
After MPD announced a new first-line supervisory rank — second lieutenant — and promotion process in February of last year, the police union filed a grievance.
Memphis Urban Wood planned to turn a vacant 10-acre property on North Watkins Street into a facility that transforms wood waste into lumber and wood compost.
Information stored on an affected server included the personal health information of patients who received OB-GYN services from UTHSC residents at Regional One Health over a nine-year period.
With renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium about to begin in May, the Memphis Tigers have reason to celebrate. And they will soon have a new party plaza where they can do it.Related story:
Penny Hardaway is “No. 1 on that list” of people disappointed with how Memphis’ 2023-24 basketball season ended, Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch says. Which helps explain why Memphis declined an NIT bid. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballotRelated story:
State Sen. Brent Taylor told The Daily Memphian Monday morning that he is working on a bill allowing Shelby County to reallocate hotel-motel tax funding to cover the public financing gap for the Downtown Memphis arena’s renovations.
The Memphis City Council’s Tuesday meeting also includes a vote on a $200,000 salary for a new MLGW vice president that the council delayed two weeks ago.
The Ford Urbanite Memphis Challenge welcomes local and national entrepreneurs on any level who can solve Memphis’ transportation challenges.
“Memphis basketball was left out again on Selection Sunday. It better not happen next year. Not if Memphis basketball is going to continue to be a dominant force in this city — or if Penny Hardaway is going to continue as the head coach.”
The Genre, known for its musical atmosphere as well as its food, is one of the many local businesses participating in the ninth annual Memphis Black Restaurant Week.
The University of Memphis informed NIT officials that it would decline a bid if one was offered. Memphis’ Jonathan Pierre plans to enter NCAA transfer portalRelated story:
Six Memphis Grizzlies have their college team playing in the NCAA Tournament this week.
Grizzlies vs. Thunder wasn’t the playoff-race battle once expected. Instead, it was a tantalizing preview of coming attractions, with potential lessons for Memphis’ future.
Standouts from Arlington, CBHS, Collierville, FACS, Houston, MUS, St. Benedict and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration.
Houston, Longwood, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Clemson, New Mexico, Baylor and Colgate are the eight teams that will play Friday in NCAA Tournament first-round games at FedExForum.Related story:
The long-delayed final vote on the rule changes come with plenty of frustration about numerous rewrites of the proposal and long meetings to review them.
“Interesting reading … Some saying that Penny should be let go, others, delusional, thinking Memphis should have been included in the tournament, and some optimistic that perhaps the program can turn around. … I believe the jury is still out ... Add to that the insanity of the portals and NIL and the task is daunting — for ANY COACH, at any level. …” — Steve Conley about Calkins: Memphis basketball was left out of Selection Sunday. It better not happen again.
“… We wouldn’t get a home game anyway with the NCAA tournament in town so there’s no financial incentive. Clearly the coach and probably the players are done with this team, so it would be cruel to play and likely lose anyway ... It’s honestly sad …” — Chris Leach about Memphis not part of National Invitational Tournament
“Ironically, two teams that the Tigers beat will be dancing on our home court.” — Robert Plunk about Houston headlines teams headed to Memphis for NCAA Tourney 1st round
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Collierville Superintendent Russell Dyer’s official first day in office is Monday. Beyond his professional experience, learn about his opinions on animals, food, TV shows and more.
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After MPD announced a new first-line supervisory rank — second lieutenant — and promotion process in February of last year, the police union filed a grievance.
Five of the 14 operating rooms at Germantown Methodist are closed due to the shortage of anesthesia care.
Penny Hardaway is “No. 1 on that list” of people disappointed with how Memphis’ 2023-24 basketball season ended, Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch says. Which helps explain why Memphis declined an NIT bid. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballotRelated story:
Plus, Rendezvous will have special hours for March Madness.
Identified after 40 years, there are questions about a woman’s body found on the side of the road in DeSoto County, including whether she could be a victim of the “Bible Belt Strangler.”
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Holly has written a new book documenting and describing so many cool and interesting places in Memphis: “100 Things to Do in Memphis Before You Die”.