State Supreme Court tells all West Tennessee judges: Eviction ban lifted
The state court’s general counsel emailed notice to judges and courts at all levels in 22 West Tennessee counties stating that the eviction ban is now lifted.
Fundraising for Zion Christian Cemetery will help continue preservation work
Long-term plans for the cemetery would make it a tourist stop highlighting the accomplishments of the African Americans who are buried there.
Herrington: The Grizzlies are Team Floater. Is that a good thing?
The statistics reveal a great deal about a shot, and shot attempts, that is taken in the “short mid-range.”
City Council comes out against Byhalia pipeline project
Questions about opinions and litigation Tuesday in council committee turned into a rallying cry for some to join a legal fight in the name of the city’s underground water source.
Ban on retail sale of dogs and cats voted down by City Council
The final vote Tuesday shifted dramatically after the owner of a Petland store in Wolfchase that prompted the ban ordinance complained he had been harassed by city inspectors who cited him for three violations last Friday.
Council members question why police candidate interviews will not be public
Some council members questioned why they, along with the public, will not get a chance to question the seven police candidates before Mayor Jim Strickland nominates one of them for the top police job.
Council waits to see if MLGW moves first on TVA process
The council delayed a decision on the compromise Tuesday, March 16, to see if the MLGW board should or would act first. Getting the process back on track involves questions about the city charter and the separation between city goverment and the city-owned utility.
Council approves Ida B. Wells monument
In addition to the Wells monument, the council approved two new sewer fees and a TIF agreement for Downtown.
MAHS boys get second chance to make good first impression at state
Crushed after the 2020 pandemic shut down their season, the Lions have fought back to take advantage of this chance.
Team Allen? Team Melton? It may not matter
Coach Taylor Jenkins has to weigh whether Grayson Allen or De’Anthony Melton get in the Grizzlies’ rotation. But the condensed schedule should give both players plenty of opportunities.
Paul Young chosen to lead Downtown Memphis Commission
The city’s director of the Housing and Community Development Division is leaving one important, Memphis job for another. Paul Young tells why and more in an Q&A with The Daily Memphian.
Arlington PC approves Providence Place amendment
Revisions made to Providence Place in Arlington receive endorsement from the town’s Planning Commission, bringing the project more in line with today’s commercial market.
Property values jump in reappraisals; tax calculations still to come
About two-thirds of the new property values, done once every four years, have been mailed. The reappraisal starts a complex and political process across all of the local governments in Shelby County that ends with setting new property tax rates.Related story:
Reappraisals: Some answers to your questions
Here are a few links and pointers to follow if you have questions about your reappraisal notice. Property values jump in reappraisals but tax calculations still to comeRelated story:
Public COVID-19 vaccination sites closed Wednesday
If you lost your appointment due to weather on Wednesday, the city will reschedule through email for this week or next.
New face mask, health directives coming
In the new mask directive, people who are not able to medically tolerate a face mask will no longer need medical documentation.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Keys to beating Dayton in the NIT
Back to Texas the Tigers go as the No. 1 seed, and the bracket is loaded with interesting matchup possibilities.
Orpheum offers outdoor ‘Candlelight Concerts’
The concerts on a stage surrounded by “hundreds of candles,” will be limited capacity and socially distanced, with food trucks and bars available.
Taste Around Arlington shifts to spotlight town’s restaurants
Taste Around Arlington changes format due to coronavirus, but still features the top dishes at the town’s restaurants. The event runs through April 29.
Independent county report concludes Ford violated county ethics in $45,000 JA computer deal
The 15-page report obtained by The Daily Memphian details a nearly year-long investigation that initially faded for lack of corroboration but came back to life as paperwork confirming the grant emerged. Ford has contended he recused himself since he left the room during the vote on the grant. The report says that doesn’t resolve the conflict of interest and could lead to his removal from office.
Coronavirus: Fewer than 100 new cases reported
Zero deaths were reported Tuesday.
Metro
Video released of fatal Task Force shooting at Burger King
Surveillance clips show the officer-involved shooting that killed Darrin Pigram inside the Burger King where he worked. The release comes days after officials said there would be no charges filed against the officer.
Education A new Memphis group is pushing for school reform via state takeover. Who are they?
2026 Elections Elections Memphis voters show up early, rally others to vote at Glenview
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The other state takeover
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: The Station can stay, but Liberty Park’s manager may go
Business
11 cyclosporiasis cases in Shelby residents, health department says
The illness can cause symptoms including explosive diarrhea.
Premium Real Estate Singapore-based company buys North Memphis warehouses from Cargill
Business The Station can stay open, City Council rules
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Premium Health Care The beam team: Baptist Memorial leaves mark atop Fayette County hospital project
Sports
GG Jackson, now the longest-tenured Grizzly, feels that responsibility
Jackson held his first community event in Memphis this week, but he hopes there’s much more to come.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Where are the 2026 Tigers projected to finish in the American Conference?
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts
Food
Table Talk: Wild Beet launches breakfast menu
Wild Beet Salad Co. recently launched a breakfast menu with mini pancakes, acai bowls, egg sandwiches but no, there are no breakfast salads.
Premium Food News Hardee’s down to one Memphis location
Suburbs
Southaven bans broken blinds
Southaven residents have one month to fix their broken blinds or they could be facing jail time.
North Mississippi Mississippi responds to DeSoto County supervisor lawsuit
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
Premium Spirit of Memphis The art of pool checkers, or how to avoid being labeled a ‘ham’
Opinion
Hill: At summer league, the future of the franchise came into picture
Hill takes a look back and recaps everything he saw from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
City of Memphis Opinion: Memphis’ city planning failed us — Memphis 3.0 is the vision we need
Podcasts
What makes a great music city? Music Export Memphis has thoughts
Eric Barnes talked to Elizabeth Cawein, the executive director of Music Export Memphis, about what Memphis does right — and could do better — in being a music city.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts
Games
Daily Jigsaw: AutoZone Park’s future
This jigsaw puzzle features a flag at the entrance to AutoZone Park and was taken by Tim Buckley.