Wilson, Moses push mayoral campaigns at May Day rally
Two contenders for Memphis mayor called for change in the city's leadership during a lunch hour rally outside City Hall that featured competition from a rain storm and an active shooter scare.
Legislature passes governor’s voucher bill amid dollars dispute
NASHVILLE – The Legislature adopted Gov. Bill Lee’s voucher legislation to use public dollars to send children to private schools in a hotly-contested compromise report despite doubts raised about its long-term financial implications.
European coach, former NBA player Sarunas Jasikevicius a reported Grizzlies coaching target
European coaching star and former NBA player Sarunas Jasikevicius has been identified as a Grizzlies head coaching candidate.
EDGE approves ICED loans for Soulsville burger joint, Whitehaven hair salon
The finance committee of the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE) approved two forgivable loans for small businesses Wednesday.
Wide receiver Traveon Samuel transferring to Memphis
Memphis continues to add to its wide receivers group, this time with transfer Traveon Samuel.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Shelby County Election Commission certifies Collierville runoff
Alderman-elect Nick Robbins will take his oath next week. In the runoff this past Tuesday, there were 2,593 ballots cast.
Public Safety New trial date set for alleged mastermind of Young Dolph killing
Business
Tekila owners to open restaurant in former Carrabba’s
People familiar with the restaurant said the concept could be an upscale steakhouse similar to the Tekila location at the Nineteenth Century Club building at 1433 Union Ave.
Premium South Memphis The xAI supercomputer needs power. Some worry what that could mean
Sports
Grizzlies are rolling, trolling and winning. (Caffeine may play a part.)
Santi Aldama got mad. Ja Morant made the Nets mad. There were two skirmishes in the late moments, one that resulted in three technical fouls. And Memphis has won 10 of 11.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Morant leads high-scoring Grizzlies past Nets
Food
Tekila owners to open restaurant in former Carrabba’s
People familiar with the restaurant said the concept could be an upscale steakhouse similar to the Tekila location at the Nineteenth Century Club building at 1433 Union Ave.
Suburbs
Shelby County Election Commission certifies Collierville runoff
Alderman-elect Nick Robbins will take his oath next week. In the runoff this past Tuesday, there were 2,593 ballots cast.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Daniel Craig in ‘Queer,’ ‘White Christmas’ at 70
There are still a bunch of film award contenders on-deck, waiting to make their Memphis debuts, but only one is showing up in local theaters this week.
Opinion
Sanford: Abusive behavior of Crisis Intervention Team belies intent
The Crisis Intervention Team has strayed far from its initial goals of treating those with mental-health issues more humanely.
Podcasts
Jeff Hulett on his new album and MTV (of course)
Jeff Hulett joined Eric Barnes to talk about his new album “Little Windows” performed with his band The Hand Me Downs.
Games
Word Search: Pizzas at Hampline Brewing
Can you solve this week’s word search?