Grizzlies Road Recap: Gasol’s late free throws seal victory, first place in the West
City Council vote marathon ends without council appointment
Governor sets special election for District 32 Senate seat
Coley’s child trafficking legislation making a difference
Houston puts on good face to deal with injury, sideline showdown
Metro
Petition filed to remove Wanda Halbert from office
Hamilton County District Attorney General Coty Wamp is seeking Halbert’s removal because “Defendant has willfully neglected to perform duties enjoined upon Defendant by the laws of the State.”
Public Safety Grand jury indicts Hebrew school shooting suspect
Business
Trezevant partnership will offer ‘pop-in’ services for seniors
“It could be as simple as in the evening, ‘Hey, can you just check and make sure that Mama has dinner and that the phone is beside the bed, plugged in and charging.’”
Premium Health Care St. Jude sharpening focus on AI, starting in radiology
Sports
Former Tiger JJ Taylor commits to UCF, follows Mikey Williams
Taylor grabbed two rebounds in five total minutes for the Tigers in 2023-24 before entering the transfer portal mid-season in January.
Premium Sports He had heart surgery at Le Bonheur, but this Mississippi State QB’s journey is no Hail Mary
Food
Battle of the Barbecue: Know before you go to MIM’s barbecue contest
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is back for the 46th year. We’ve got your guide to the food, tent etiquette, entertainment and more for this year’s event in Liberty Park.
Suburbs
DeSoto County asks state Supreme Court to appoint judge in Treadway lawsuit
Officials are turning to the Supreme Court of Mississippi after both judges for the 23rd Circuit Court District signed recusals, citing conflicts of interest.
Arts & Culture
Mud Island Amphitheater could get major renovation
The City of Memphis’ proposed capital-improvement budget includes issuing $17.6 million in debt over four years for the amphitheater’s renovation. A potential big-name operator could be interested, too.
Opinion
Guest Column: The beauty of track and field
“Track is unique because it is both an individual and a team sport. It is a meritocracy in which the best time wins and the fastest athletes get to perform regardless of the opinions of parents or coaches. But the competition in track is not just between runners, but most importantly within each runner too.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part three
Here’s part three of asking Daily Memphian staffers their food hot takes, date night ideas, lunch plans and more. Digital desk manager Elle Perry, digital producer Nick Lingerfelt and reporter Sophia Surrett are in the hot seat.
Games
Jigsaw: Riverbeat tapestry
This week’s puzzle features a picture by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip taken at the Riverbeat Festival at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis.