Trial delayed for Phil Trenary slaying suspects
The delay is due to a potential conflict of interest in the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Lorna McClusky, the defense attorney for McKinney Wright, is now employed by the DA’s office.
Hundreds of homicide victims honored at annual Season of Remembrance event
In 2022 so far, 274 people have fallen victim to homicide in Shelby County. Although that is a decrease from the 316 who were honored during last year’s event, the pain was still the same for members of the audience.
TVA’s long-term contract in court this week
A lawsuit alleges that TVA’s long-term contracts violate two federal laws. A U.S. district judge will hear the case Thursday.
Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ performance in Orlando
Scoring was balanced and 3-point shooting slightly improved for coach Penny Hardaway and the Tigers at the ESPN Events Invitational, but sluggish starts continue to prove problematic.
Herrington: Twenty games in, Grizzlies look like good bet to win West
Memphis has not put its best lineup on the floor for a single second this season.Related story:
Buttigieg to visit FedEx hub at Memphis airport
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in the city Tuesday, Nov. 29, to tout federal infrastructure funding aimed at supply chain challenges during FedEx’s busiest time of year.
Collierville board rejects cell tower on Bushrod Cove
The town’s Design Review Commission had rejected the application for the tower in the town’s northwest corner, which Verizon appealed to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Date set for special election to fill Barbara Cooper’s seat
The 2023 election year will begin in Memphis with a set of January primaries for the late Barbara Cooper’s state House seat.
Orgill expanding footprint in Collierville
Orgill revealed itself Monday morning as the mystery user for a large showroom adjacent to its worldwide headquarters.
CBHS, Westminster, St. George’s runners lead the pack
Daily Memphian presents postseason cross country awards.
Arlington eyes various zoning changes
The Arlington Planning Commission endorses restrictions on several businesses, such as the location of gas stations and convenience stores, sending the recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Ja Morant gifts jerseys to father, Derrick Rose following triple-double
Ja Morant planned to give his jersey to Derrick Rose after the game. But following his triple-double in a Memphis win, his father, Tee Morant, asked his son for the game-used jersey, too. Related stories:
‘Full of everything I needed’ — orphaned scholar chooses Memphis
ALSAC’s Priya Tummalapalli once envisioned herself practicing international law abroad, but the sudden death of her mother put her on a different course, one firmly rooted in Memphis.
What Daily Memphians think:
“We’ve been talking with Public Works about this for years. It’s exhausting to put vacant lots back into use, do something positive and then see our labor mowed over time and time again, even for registered community gardens. …” — Suzanne Carlson, about A plan for Washington Bottoms — with plenty of bees and butterflies
“Ja would absolutely crush the entire league in H-O-R-S-E” — Chris Leach, about Ja Morant dazzles in win over Pistons
“... A frequent walker, I’ve noticed that vehicles often turn left into crosswalks when the walk signal is on—because they’re still getting a green turn signal. That would be an easy fix. …” Susan Dynerman — about Number of Memphis pedestrian fatalities keeps climbing
Source: Silverfield, Henigan will be back
Tigers football head coach Ryan Silverfield and quarterback Seth Henigan both will return for Memphis in 2023, The Daily Memphian has learned.
From cart to sweet shop: Quintessential opens Downtown
Nine years ago, a pair of high school sweethearts quit their jobs in corporate America and struck out on their own with Quintessential Sweets.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday at 5 p.m.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Bartlett, Cordova, Lausanne, Northpoint, Overton and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday at 5 p.m.
Should Memphis build its own crime lab or rely on TBI?
As the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks millions of dollars to boost pay and fill crime lab staffing shortages, Memphis leaders look for answers in Nashville, Houston and other cities that built their own crime labs. A tale of two cities: How Nashville built the crime lab that Memphis couldn’tRelated story:
Surge in pediatric flu reduces school attendance
Data from the Shelby County Health Department shows the percentage of ER visits for flu-like illnesses in November was nearly four times the number for the same period last year. Patients ages 5-24 were hardest hit.
Must mayoral candidates live in the city? Depends on who you ask
There are city residency questions surrounding two of the six declared contenders to succeed Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. Here’s a summary of legal opinions fueling the controversy.
Metro
And Danger for All: Police pursuits, even when necessary, inherently risky
“No pursuit is worth the loss of innocent life,” Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said.
Metro Local faith leaders offer their colleagues ‘A Time to Mourn’
Business
FedEx Freight to enact additional furloughs
In an email with The Daily Memphian on Friday, Feb. 3, a representative of FedEx confirmed the company is enacting these furloughs in addition to the ones announced in November 2022.
Subscribers only Business Inked: RKA Construction launches commercial division
Sports
Box score: Tulane 90, Memphis 89 (OT)
NCAA men’s basketball box score for the Saturday, Feb. 4 game between the Memphis Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Subscribers only Memphis Tigers Basketball What to look for in Memphis’ rematch versus Tulane
Food
Sugaree’s Full Moon Sale on Saturday offers a fun day trip and a howlin’ bargain
When the moon is full, it’s time to empty the discount freezer at Sugaree’s Bakery in New Albany.
Suburbs
Scooter’s Coffee one step closer to brewing in Southaven
The Southaven Planning Commission endorsed the site plan for a new coffee kiosk and drive-thru location, a plan that goes to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for final approval.
Neighborhoods
This September, hear from David Brooks at Our City, Our Story
This year, MIFA’s annual luncheon intended to inspire thoughtful conversation about community will feature political and cultural commentator David Brooks.
Arts & Culture
Arrow Creative’s ‘The Look’ contest eyes local fashion photographers
“It took me to more of a business mindset and helped me approach photography in a totally different way,” said Memphian Erica Ross of Arrow Creative’s “The Look” fashion photography contest, which Ross won in 2021.
Opinion
Conaway: I am horrified by — and proud of — my city
“There is both urgency and conviction here in what to do about the killing of Tyre Nichols, in what to do about police brutality, and it has national implications. We’re doing it. We must do it. And in memory of your gentle soul, Mr. Nichols, we must continue.”
Podcasts
Calls for reform in wake of Nichols’ death have roots in George Floyd protests
The “Behind The Headlines” reporters roundtable focused on the death of Tyre Nichols and its long-term impact on policing and criminal justice reform in Memphis.