Firefighters will investigate the cause of the blaze but will also need to determine if any additional parts of the structure need to come down. Calkins: On Clayborn Temple’s final day, shaken Memphians came to pay their respectsRelated content:
Plus, Midtown apartments sell for $3.1 million, and an urgent care clinic for pets is coming to the Bartlett area.
Clayborn Temple fire probe is underway, college students get visas back (for now) and the Ostrander show will go on.
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board approved a resolution supporting private school vouchers, directed the superintendent to have local leaders weigh in on a facilities plan and did not censure board member Towanna Murphy for ethics violations.
Six months after Quail Ridge Golf Course closed in Bartlett, the owner has called short of maintaining the property and nearby residents wonder what is planned for the site.
Memphis City Council member JB Smiley Jr. joins what could be a large field of contenders in the Democratic primary to succeed Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.
While PJ Haggerty remains in the NCAA transfer portal and continues to consider pro options, communications with the Memphis Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels are still ongoing. Analyzing potential PJ Haggerty landing spots, including Memphis Tigers Basketball Insider: How good is Memphis’ transfer portal class so far?Related content:
In the second day of the state criminal trial for the three former Memphis police officers, one of them said he was “fearful, exhausted and confused” as to why he and the other officers couldn’t get Tyre Nichols arrested.
Memphis may have to soon decide where it will draw the line and let guard PJ Haggerty walk — as Tennessee did with quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
Also, comedy classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” returns for a 50th anniversary big screen revival at several local theaters.
The initial Trump administration visa-revocation policy and its reversal have created confusion for international students and their attorneys.
The annual Memphis theater awards program has overcome its financial shortfall with a fundraising drive and plans a change for this year.
Collierville Schools approved its budget Tuesday. The board also ratified a resolution giving teachers $2,000 state-funded bonuses.
Raising Cane’s move into the Memphis market begins with the Southaven location in June.
In a case that has parallels to the Ezekiel Kelly shootings in 2022, a man who shot at five people, wounding three, during a 25-minute rampage Saturday afternoon has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation.
“We haven’t talked about that in a couple years, and it’s nowhere (near) being talked about now,” UT coach Rick Barnes said Tuesday about potentially scheduling the Memphis Tigers in the future. ‘We have a limit’: Is there a lesson for Memphis in how UT handled its QB?Related content:
Kody Jones, a former four-star prospect out of Germantown High, started his college career at Michigan before entering the NCAA transfer portal and committing to Memphis in January.
“This achievement is no small feat,” Memphis Tigers director of rugby Richard Cole posted after the Collegiate Rugby National Championships.
“The only positive thing we can do after this tragedy is to use this as an opportunity to unite the entire community around the betterment of our City, and the relations between all of our diverse backgrounds. The building may not be savable, but what it stands for is eternal.” — Mike Todd about Calkins: On Clayborn Temple’s final day, shaken Memphians came to pay their respects
“Schools will have to be closed if they are not needed due to enrollment. Sentiment should not be used as a value for maintaining old buildings that no one is using. There is just not enough money to go around. Tough decisions will have to be made in the future.” — Danny Livingston about Analysis: Here are the Memphis school buildings in the worst shape
“… I’ve tried to get the MPD and City Govt on board with allowing us to ‘shine light on evil doers’ in Memphis neighborhoods by alerting rental owners to police calls for service. If we can readily locate the problem characters, young and old, refer them to Memphis Allies and your ministry with the stipulation that they change behavior or find another place to live, I think we would have success in calming down some of our crime problems.” — Daniel Quinn about Opinion: Memphis Allies must press forward
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Collierville High swim coach also honored after Dragons sweep the Shelby County team titles.
“Our decision to wait reflects our belief that effective reform must be evidence-based. Without the audit’s insights, we risk implementing solutions that are either too heavy-handed or insufficiently robust.”
After falling behind 2-0, the Memphis offense roared back in the bottom of the first inning. That big inning propelled the Redbirds to a 9-6 win.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington pick five quotes from Memphis Grizzlies exit interviews to give more thought.
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
The Daily Memphian reviewed public records that illuminate the needs for Memphis-Shelby County Schools facilities. The assessments found about $40 million in immediate needs for the district, and some $1.38 billion in estimated upgrades.
Josh Poag and a group of Memphis investors purchased the mall at 4465 Poplar Ave. in 2023 for $18.3 million and spent the last year envisioning Oak Court’s future.
Parth Upadhyaya breaks downs pros, cons of four possible next stops for Tigers star guard PJ Haggerty, including Ole Miss and Memphis.
Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue has closed, leaving just the original location on Summer Avenue for those who love the eatery’s fish tacos or big sandwiches.
A resident had filed a federal lawsuit pointing out the prior policy limiting the time or such decorations violated her freedom of expression and First Amendment rights.
“Some people, their goal in life is to be their authentic selves. Most people never get there,” said a longtime friend. “(Lamar Sorrento’s) gotten there and gone past it, I think.”
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A recent report from the state comptroller’s office noted inefficiencies in the local criminal justice system. Fixing them could have implications for the Shelby County Jail.