New health directive eliminates most rules, goes into effect Saturday
New directive leaves most business restrictions up to the judgment of managers.
Calkins: The Navy torpedoed his dream of playing in the NFL — but Cameron Kinley wouldn’t change a thing
Former Lausanne star Cameron Kinley found himself at the center of a storm this week after it was learned the Navy had rejected his request to defer his service so he could play in the NFL. It’s not the decision he wanted, certainly. But Kinley says he would go to the U.S. Naval Academy all over again.
Collierville board wrestling with Parke at Houston Levee
Jason Crews is proposing a mixed-use development of more than 250 acres on the west side of town. Aldermen had some concerns and met with Crews and his representatives in a work session.
Rhodes will charge unvaccinated students $3,000 annual fee
Rhodes is the first campus in Memphis to assess this type of fee.
‘Promiseland’ delivers opportunity to see Ja Morant ‘tall tales’ play out on camera
The filmmaker pointed to the moment he knew the Grizzlies point guard was the perfect fit for his documentary on a rising star.
Prep notes: Magnifico wants to change culture, build next generation in new spot
Former Memphis Tigers standout wants to make football fun again at St. Benedict.
Man who threatened Sawyer booked on misdemeanor charge
George “K-Rack” Johnson, 46, was booked in the Shelby County jail Wednesday and charged with misdemeanor assault.
Alternate route: Bridge-detour signs could be clearer
Memphians know how to detour around the closed Hernando DeSoto Bridge, but electronic signs aren’t as helpful for out-of-town visitors as they could be.
Ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright wants guilty plea thrown out
Sherra Wright wants a judge to toss her 2019 guilty plea in connection with the slaying of her ex-husband, former NBA star Lorenzen Wright.
Memphis football lands fourth commitment
Georgia tight end Andrew Lane is the Tigers’ second commit this week
Calkins: Death and ‘Jeopardy:’ A game show helps Memphian find joy in a hard day
On June 8, 1999, Verlinda Johnson Henning’s husband, Darrell, died at the age of 45. Exactly 22 years later, Henning appeared as reigning champion on “Jeopardy!” It was just a coincidence, of course. But it helped her find balance on a very difficult day. Memphian is ‘Jeopardy!’ champion June 7, comes in second June 8 Related story:
Youth Villages hosting 3 job fairs in June and July
Three job fairs are scheduled for June 22, June 29 and July 20 for applicants interested in working for Youth Villages.
Rock of ages: New Midtown home may embody old stone church
A Midtown infill developer plans to incorporate the front of a small, stone church building into the construction of one of three houses planned for a remote pocket of Cooper-Young.
Tigers Football Insider: Recapping a busy recruiting week
Coach Ryan Silverfield and his staff hit the ground running with two prospect camps on June 1 and June 6.
Gus’s to buy Leonard’s
The owners of Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken plan to preserve Leonard’s Pit Barbecue for now, and possibly move and expand the restaurant later.
West Collierville Middle School names new principal
Tyler Salyer has been appointed principal of West Collierville Middle School after spending the last four years at Collierville Elementary School.
Metro
Gun violence claims 20 victims in just two weeks in Memphis
That brings the total of homicides in Memphis just this month to at least 29, according to Memphis Police Department records, through just 26 days.
Education Rhodes College students are finalists in national entrepreneur competition
Premium Public Safety AI-powered cameras are monitoring Downtown
Public Safety Two dead after shooting in South Memphis
Business
Rhodes College students are finalists in national entrepreneur competition
Rhodes College students Sandy Mansour and Kai Virani have advanced to the finals of a national undergraduate entrepreneurship competition in Minneapolis.
Premium City of Memphis Colossus: Can Memphis stop Elon Musk?
Health Care Le Bonheur hires its first chief of child psychology, behavioral health
Business Bush Sr.'s granddaughter speaks to Memphis women’s foundation
Sports
Box score: Thunder 117, Grizzlies 115
Box score for Game 4 of the best-of-seven game series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder played Saturday, April 26, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Memphis Grizzlies Iisalo: Morant is out but avoided serious injury
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Ja’s fall, JJJ’s touches and other Grizz-Thunder thoughts
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies place Morant on injury list, respond to report he is out
Food
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.
Suburbs
Arlington superintendent lands new four-year contract
After settling the district after the death of former Arlington Schools superintendent Jeff Mayo, Allison Clark has been rewarded with a four-year contract.
Arts & Culture
Day-by-day guide to Riverbeat
Don’t know every band on the Riverbeat lineup? Daily Memphian staffers did the cold hard research into each artist performing at the Downtown Memphis music festival.
Opinion
Opinion: Remembering Holocaust is act of resistance
“On Wednesday, 600-plus members of our Memphis Jewish community gathered for our 63rd annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration, a solemn and vital moment for remembrance and reflection.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.