For weeks, The Daily Memphian has observed workers go south along Tulane Road from xAI’s second Memphis site to several locations in Southaven along Tulane Road and Stanton Road and then back north again.
The second installment of SmokeSlam began Thursday as thousands poured into Downtown’s Tom Lee Park while the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest continued at Liberty Park in Midtown.
The state appeals court affirmed that the city is protected from suit over claims that Memphis police allegedly failed to properly investigate when Cleotha Abston raped a woman in 2021.
After the death of Alegend Jones, the board chair for Youth Villages wrote to Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, saying that “irreparable damage to the reputation of our staff and this incredible organization will be done.”
Memphis police likely still looking for at least two more suspects in mass shooting that killed one and injured five at Memphis Allies meeting, based on information contained in an affidavit.
Will Milwaukee trade Giannis? Do only the healthy teams advance in the NBA playoffs? Can we get a conference quota in the draft lottery? Do you remember Luigi Datome? And much more.
Upcoming construction will make parking a breeze at Memphis International Airport.
The new Frayser branch library opened Thursday, May 15, to a standing-room-only crowd of more than 100 people at 2220 James Road, replacing the city’s smallest branch library farther north in Frayser.
Just less than a quarter mile from Tiger Lane, some of the best high school basketball players in the country will all be under one roof as part of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.
Varsity Brands also fundraises during St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. Last year Varsity Spirit President Bill Seely became the event’s first official corporate champion.
At last week’s Division 2-A west regional meet, Kimbriel Winfield of St. George’s qualified for state in four events.
The shoes will be available for purchase via the SNKRS app on Friday, May 16.
The Memphis Fire Department said it and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have been conducting “extensive off-site work, including detailed witness interviews and thorough video analysis.”
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest got underway Wednesday afternoon, and for many teams, it begins with the wood.
Commissioner Michael Whaley withdrew an ordinance that would have downsized the Ethics Commission in order to get the group to meet — something it hasn’t done in years.
The students graduated high school on Wednesday, and on Thursday will receive college diplomas from Southwest Tennessee Community College.
If you’re lucky enough to stumble into Alex’s Tavern, you gotta get the burger.
This week, Ruby Bridges is here for her namesake reading festival, Opera Memphis closes its season with a gender bender and GWAR brings shock rock (and lots of fake blood) to Minglewood.
Memphis struggles to score again in loss to Nashville. But next week is all about the BBQ Nachos.
Crosswind Elementary teachers toured the school’s expansion Tuesday afternoon. The wing will be connected to the main building over the summer.
Gracen Adams scored with four minutes remaining to give the Houston Mustangs a home sectional match Saturday.
“Please deliver our Chewy food. Signed: Woofy” — Tim Faris about FedEx renews ties with Amazon after six-year split
“No objections at all to honoring the players of the John Calipari era. That’s long overdue. But I can’t promise you that I’ll cheer when Calipari is introduced. Maybe I’ll be able to muster a brief polite applause. Maybe not.” — Cornell Christion about Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
“Just follow the tax rate the whole time. It is now 3.39. State law requires it be reduced by the amount of the appraisal. … that is the new starting point. NOT 3.39. All increases and decreases must be pegged to the new number, anything else is marketing.” — Shea Flinn about Harris proposes lower property tax rate, $5 wheel tax hike
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Win the series and the Tigers are headed to the American Athletic Conference tournament. If Memphis loses, it will be on the outside looking in for a second straight year.
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Herrington’s multipart column ranking the most valuable players on the Memphis roster.
Can you solve this week’s word search?
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Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
The Shelby County government budget season opens Wednesday, May 14, in County Commission committee sessions. There is more than dollar figures and the county property tax rate at stake.
VSL Nail Spa adds another location. Plus, a fully leased strip center and a Lamar Avenue liquor store each were sold.
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.
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.
Several developers in Germantown are facing delays due to different complexities in their developments, whether it’s the topography of the site or just the complexity of their desires for mixed-use projects.
Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”
“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.”
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.