Federal agencies leaving Pipkin vaccine site Wednesday
The site will remain open, but with new hours beginning Thursday.
Grizzlies not ready for that trip to Cabo
Said Dillon Brooks: “We are ready to rock.”
Tenn. Gov. Lee: Bridge fix will require ‘patience’
Officials from Tennessee and Arkansas said they are working “around the clock” to repair the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, but it could take “several months easily.”
Former Coke bottler could become Liberty Park parking and city maintenance yard
The city would buy the 16.9 acre Coke bottling plant at Southern and Hollywood under a tentative letter of intent council members were briefed on Tuesday, May 18.
Rhodes to end theater major for students
Rhodes’ vice president for academic affairs cited a lack of interest among students for the decision to end its academic major in theater.
LBOE to close, local chain to take its spot
LBOE on Madison will end its seven-year run next month, and a small local chain will open in its space.
Expanded Leftwich Tennis Center gets $10 million loan from City Hall
The loan comes as construction costs are rising nationwide. The loan is covered by private donations pledged over several years as well as raising $2.5 million more from donors. The University of Memphis has pledged to cover any shortfall in raising the additional private funds.
Germantown Plaza gains men’s grooming services, loses Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness will not move into the former Bed Bath & Beyond space in Germantown Plaza. However, a men’s hair shop will open on the north side of the property soon.
City Council sides with firefighters union in contract impasse
The council approved on first reading an ordinance that forbids dumping belongings in an eviction on public rights of way and approved on the second of three readings the creation of a Crosstown Historic District Overlay governed by the Memphis Landmarks Commission.
Ghost River Brewing opening on Beale Street
Chef Sobie Johnson of Flying Sobie’s Gourmet Kitchen will provide the food at the second Ghost River location.
Former U.S. Attorney has a new job with state Comptroller’s Office
Michael Dunavant, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, has a new job with the state Comptroller’s Office.
Can the Grizzlies win the play-in?
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington give their prediction for the Grizzlies play-in game against the Spurs.
Rawk’n Grub returns to a gas station, this time in Olive Branch
Steph Cook is at Rawk’n Grub Side Stage, back inside a gas station, this one in Olive Branch.
Street Food: Bain BBQ brings taste of Texas to Broad Avenue
It’s Texas meets Memphis on a Midtown corner wedged between Sam Cooper Boulevard and Broad. And Bain BBQ has plans for a permanent establishment.
Coronavirus: About 65 new cases reported
For the second day in a row, the Shelby County Health Department reported fewer that 100 new coronavirus cases.
Special report
New Shelby prosecution unit targeting police brutality off to fast start
District Attorney Amy Weirich’s new unit targeting police brutality has already charged two officers but there are challenges ahead.
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Tale of ‘Taserface': Body camera footage reveals former MPD officer’s liberal use of his Taser
Newly released body camera footage shows a Memphis police officer electroshocking citizens with his Taser in three controversial incidents over the course of a year before supervisors finally took action.
Journalist drops lawsuit against city
Local journalist Marc Perrusquia has agreed to dismiss his lawsuit against the City of Memphis after the police department begins referring all confirmed excessive force cases to the Shelby County District Attorney.
Art will soon rise on The Ravine’s flour towers
Artists Kong Wee Pang and Jay Crum will turn one of The Ravine’s 60-foot-tall silos into public art. The artist for the linear park’s second silo has not been announced yet.
Opinion: Will local access kill Whataburger’s mystique?
Once we can get to Whataburger on a short drive from Memphis to Southaven, it might go the way of Coors beer.
Metro
Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer
Ezekiel Kelly faces dozens of charges for allegedly killing three people and injuring three others on Sept. 7, 2022 while Memphis was on lockdown.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: They said she’d never touch her toes again. Now she’s a yoga teacher.
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Downtown Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Sports
Friday football report: Houston, Collierville set for Class 6A quarterfinal rematch
Ladeadrick James’ touchdown lifts Mustangs over Bartlett while the Dragons blank Germantown.Related content:
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Food
Memphian wins 2024 World Food Championship division
Eight Memphians were among the 288 teams competing at this year’s World Food Championships; division winners take home $10,000 and a chance to compete for $150,000 in the spring.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Pompeii exhibit gives glimpse into ‘time capsule’
Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.