Jernigan completes acquisition of New York property
New restaurants spreading across Germantown in the coming months
With several new restaurants opening in Germantown, the area is getting expanded options for dining.
Stanton appointed monitor in MPD surveillance court case
2018 elections offer surprises, confirmations and plenty of litigation
There were more than votes to count in the 2018 local elections. There were voters, early voting locations and lawsuits – six of them – against the Shelby County Election Commission.
TSSAA sanctions lacrosse, adds dose of ‘legitimacy’ to growing sport
High school lacrosse gains TSSAA sanction, opening the door for more competition and increased opportunities for potential players.
Metro
Germantown schools wrapping up the $72.9M general fund part of budget
Germantown Muncipal School District leaders will take their final review of their 2024-25 budget this month.
Shelby County Petition filed to remove Wanda Halbert from office
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
Cards’ Carpenter making rehab appearance with Redbirds
Carpenter, 38, has been out since early April with a right oblique strain. He has played in only three of the Cardinals’ games this season.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Tiger JJ Taylor commits to UCF, follows Mikey Williams
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
Germantown schools wrapping up the $72.9M general fund part of budget
Germantown Muncipal School District leaders will take their final review of their 2024-25 budget this month.
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.