FedEx renews ties with Amazon after six-year split
It signs on to carry undisclosed volume of residential delivery, in multi-year contract.
Summer Drive-In closing
The site was listed for sale in March, but the president of Malco Theatres said it would only be sold “if it was the right thing to do.”
Harris proposes lower property tax rate, $5 wheel tax hike
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says his budget proposal for the new fiscal year will reduce the county property tax rate by 20% and raise the county wheel tax by another $5.
Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in Memphis
The Memphis Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks are working on scheduling an exhibition basketball game at FedExForum that would benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Minority contracting programs banned statewide
Local minority contracting programs have been thrown into legal limbo after the Tennessee General Assembly effectively banned them statewide earlier this spring.
Elon Musk-founded xAI could purchase large order from Hyosung Hico
Jason E. Neal, president of Hyosung Hico, said a letter of intent from xAI is in place for the manufacturer’s products.
Hyosung Hico announces $50 million expansion
The expansion will double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 local hires to its 400 employees.
City wants court to sanction Tyre Nichols family’s attorneys
The City of Memphis moved for sanctions Tuesday, May 13, in response to a Monday statement from RowVaughn Wells’ legal team that said any discussion of the civil case bankrupting the city is fearmongering.
CBU studies partnership with Illinois university
As part of a long-term survival strategy, Christian Brothers University is considering a partnership with a sister campus located outside of Chicago.
Inked: ‘Homegrown success story’ expands; Shelby Drive site sold to former owner
VSL Nail Spa adds another location. Plus, a fully leased strip center and a Lamar Avenue liquor store each were sold.
TJ Shorts to Grizzlies? It’s too soon to be sure
Memphis Grizzlies roster news began circulating on social media Monday afternoon, May 12, but the timing of the update was perplexing.
Germantown adjusts tax rate downward ahead of budget approval
Germantown is considering a slightly lower tax rate than what was previously shown to city leaders and the finance commission.
Briarcrest sweeps Knoxville Catholic to return to Spring Fling
Complete games for pitchers Phinn Waters and Lance Bryan lift the Briarcrest Saints over the Knoxville Catholic Irish in Division 2-AA.
What to know before you go to Memphis in May’s barbecue contest
- The WCBCC runs May 14-17 in Liberty Park in Midtown Memphis. Read more and listen to MIM staffers talk about this year’s competition.
What to know before you go to the SmokeSlam barbecue contest
- SmokeSlam runs May 15-17 in Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. Read more and listen to SmokeSlam’s VIP host Gina Neely discuss this year’s competition.
Memphis in May officials reveal barbecue judging secrets
- In 2024, MIM judging chairs Michelle and Brandon O’Guin were guests on the Sound Bites podcast to talk about Memphis barbecue and the complicated judging system for Memphis in May.
Opinion: An open letter on immigration to graduating seniors
“This time of your life should be so rich with hope, excitement, and possibility. I want you to understand, however, that not everyone in our country is allowed those rights.”
Guest Column: The case for youth voices on nonprofit boards
“By welcoming young people and community voices into nonprofit governance, we can strengthen individual organizations and build a more equitable, sustainable and community-driven Memphis.”
What Daily Memphians think*
“Love to see this festival getting bigger and better! The venue is incredible and the lineups are so diverse, that there’s something for everyone!” — Frank Rouse about After its second year, where does Riverbeat stand?
“I don’t like it either but they are not robots and every other team does the same thing. Their behavior on the bench has nothing to do with their performance. Do you slave behind your desk all day or do you share an occasional joke with your colleagues?” — Michael Sutton about Herrington: What the ongoing NBA playoffs say about the Grizzlies
“If it weren’t for bad luck, the Grizz would have no luck at all. The fact Dallas gets rewarded with a miracle for making one of the most roasted trades of all time makes me want to throw up. 🤮” — Jack Heston about NBA Draft lottery results not what Memphis Grizzlies wanted to see
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: May 14
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
Criminal case against Youth Villages staffers dropped, DA’s office says
Four Youth Villages staffers previously had been indicted for facilitation of aggravated child abuse and facilitation of reckless homicide in the death of 17-year-old Alegend Jones.
Premium Education MSCS sues PowerSchool over data breach
Premium City of Memphis Architect tapped for $550 million FedExForum renovations
Premium Metro Cory Booker visits Memphis
Premium Music Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
Business
Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
But Ethan Edwards, the owner of what is going in there, The Station, hopes you won’t hold it against his business.
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Premium Health Care Nurse celebrating Mother’s Day with her newborn thanks to colleagues’ care
Health Care UTHSC addresses loss of federal funding
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
NBA Draft lottery results not what Memphis Grizzlies wanted to see
The Grizzlies are going to be seeing a lot of Cooper Flagg in their future.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: What the ongoing NBA playoffs say about the Grizzlies
High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 10
High School Sports Daily Memphian Track and Field Honor Roll
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball New Tigers guard Zachary Davis feels ‘reenergized’ with move to Memphis
Food
Ask the Memphian: Who created barbecue nachos? It’s a question that will rile some folks up
Who created barbecue nachos? Well, it depends on who you ask, and be careful if you do ask because both sides are feisty about the answer.
Premium Food News This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs
Suburbs
Collierville rezones ‘Mount Trashmore’
The former Shelton Road landfill is a popular sledding destination when it snows, but its future is uncertain.
Premium Germantown Why is construction taking so long for Thornwood and former Carrefour?
Arts & Culture
Central High School jazz band returns triumphant from New York
After a stellar performance run in New York, The Central High School jazz band came home with a first-place win.
Premium Music After its second year, where does Riverbeat stand?
Opinion
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essentially Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
Podcasts
Mulroy said Brent Taylor’s latest move is ‘face-saving bit of window dressing’
“There never was a case for removal or even investigation in the first place, and you don’t have to take my word for that,” Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy said on WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”