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Scotty Hendricks resigns from Germantown schools board

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:19:44 -0500

Hendricks is resigning about six months before the end of the term as his family will relocate. He was appointed to the GMSD board in 2025 to finish the term of Dr. Daniel Chatham.

Calkins: Memphis to join Power 4 in 2028? So says Charles Huff.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:17:29 -0500

Memphis coach Charles Huff said Memphis plans to join a Power 4 conference in 2028. Was it a guarantee? Not exactly. “I think you’ve got to speak things into existence,” he said.

Germantown school board passes tight $92M budget amid funding battle

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:32:25 -0500

The approval “should not be misconstrued as consent,” as Germantown school leaders say there is still money that the city owes the suburban district.

Former MATA CEO files wrongful termination lawsuit

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:47 -0500

Bacarra Mauldin is alleging “wrongful termination, unpaid wages and tortious interference,” according to the case docket in Shelby County Chancery Court.

Germantown office building bought for $5.5 million

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:25:58 -0500

A former FedEx office could become upscale medical campus.

Spring Fling 2026: Houston, Collierville fall in soccer quarterfinals

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:26:50 -0500

Lack of finishing proves costly to Mustangs. Dragons fall behind early and never find their stride.

After six years, a new Enjoy A|M restaurant to open

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:24:05 -0500

“We’ve always wanted a cocktail, steakhouse-y kind of restaurant,” said Andy Ticer of the second-floor bar at his and Michael Hudman’s new restaurant.

Redistricting update: ACLU brings in outside attorney. A case is reassigned. NAACP calls for college boycott

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:47:03 -0500

The ACLU of Tennessee brings in outside attorneys to argue against new congressional map as another case gets reassigned and the NAACP calls for a boycott of college sports in eight states in reaction to redistricting.

Splash course: Whitehaven YMCA's public pool opens with promise of free swim lessons

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:41:50 -0500

The Robertson Family Aquatic Center opens with a promise of a place to cool down this summer and a mission to prevent drownings among youths.

Memphis baseball prepares for first conference tournament in three years

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:38:07 -0500

The No. 5 seed Tigers will play No. 8 seed Charlotte in the American Conference Tournament in Clearwater, Florida.

Novel bookstore employees to vote on union

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:01:11 -0500

Discussions to form a union began a little more than a year ago. Management has given raises, but they have not been able to keep up with the cost of living in Memphis, employees said.

Only MSCS 3rd graders at risk of retention to retake TCAP exam on last days of school

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:58:18 -0500

Memphis-Shelby County Schools changed its plan for all third graders to retake the statewide exam days before summer break.

Memphis Movies this Week: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Boosters’ and a couple of Oscar winners

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:23:27 -0500

There’s a solid fistful of notable revival screenings around town this week, though three of them will be showing on the same night (Thursday), at the same time (7 p.m.). Which will you choose?

Arlington schools lock in superintendent’s new four-year deal, plan raises and stipends

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 19 May 2026 12:21:42 -0500

Arlington Community School board approves its budget for the coming fiscal year, while recognizing the work of Superintendent Allison Clark with a new four-year contract.

Indigo Girls, Linda Perry to play Overton Park Shell

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:02:13 -0500

Linda Perry will open for the Indigo Girls as part of the Overton Park Shell’s ticketed Shell Yeah! benefit series this fall.

Lee sends Memphian back to Tennessee’s education board in new congressional district

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:43:14 -0500

The appointment leaves a vacancy in the 9th Congressional District seat on the State Board of Education, which has an increasingly large role to play in setting the standards for success at Tennessee schools.

Calkins: Why was there a flash mob in the Methodist hospital parking garage? Because dancing always helps.

gcalkins@dailymemphian.com (Geoff Calkins) — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:33:54 -0500

Brittnye Ostrom-Robinson — a former dancer for the Memphis Grizzlies and U of M Pom — is stuck in the hospital with a difficult diagnosis. So how did friends and family lift her spirits? With a dancing flash mob, of course.

Daily Jigsaw: Opa!

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Today’s puzzle shows the variety of pastries available at the Memphis Greek Festival and was taken by Greg Campbell.

Sudoku: May 19

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Daily WordRow: May 19

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.