Harris, Moody remain after Democratic challenger in mayor race disqualified
The winner between Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and challenger Ken Moody will face Republican nominee and Memphis City Council member Worth Morgan on the August ballot.
Tuesday prep report: Arlington overcomes slow start, holds off Bartlett to win 15-AAAA
Senior Alindsey Long scores 22 points as Tigers defeat their arch-rivals for the second time in three meetings this season.
Juneteenth won’t be a state holiday — for now — after bill stalls in General Assembly
The bill would have upgraded June 19 from a day of special observance to an official state holiday, giving state government workers the day off.
Glasgow subdivision plan clears Germantown design panel
Germantown’s Design Review Commission looked at architecture and a tree plan for the former Germantown Country Club. Developer Spence Ray proposes 366 homes.
Kustoff addresses Russia, inflation in speech at Collierville
“That peace today is over. It’s done. Putin has reemerged, and Russia has reemerged as a new world power,” Congressman David Kustoff, R-Germantown, told the Collierville Rotary Club.
All aboard? Lawmaker says it’s time for Memphis-to-Nashville train
State Rep. Jason Powell plans to start a new caucus, the Train Travel Caucus, to increase rail infrastructure in Tennessee.
CBHS officially names Jason Motte head baseball coach
The former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher takes over for Buster Kelso.
Grizzlies Mailbag Part 2: Tyus Jones’ future, Dillon Brooks’ return and more
Part 2 of the Grizzlies Mailbag takes on questions about some specific players, looming draft and free-agency issues, and some random nonsense. Related story: Grizzlies Mailbag Part 1: The playoff race and potential matchups
Orpheum Broadway season includes Tina Turner musical
“Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” is the 12-time Tony-nominated musical written by native Memphian Katori Hall.
UTHSC’s new chancellor talks opportunities in inaugural address
Dr. Peter Buckley’s vision for UTHSC is to raise the college’s profile.
Blight Authority of Memphis director steps down
Steve Lockwood, who led the Frayser Community Development Corp. until his retirement in 2020, will serve as interim director.
Downtown’s Butler Row project moves ahead with $2.8M buy
Capital Square bought the Butler Row property at 509 S. B.B. King Blvd. from Drapac Capital. Construction on the mixed-use project is set to begin later this year.
County mayor, juvenile court propose increasing youth counselors at precincts
“If we can expand this liaison partnership into other precincts, we can expand that work and keep children from coming into the juvenile court system,” Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael said.
Statewide art exhibition launches with Brooks, Tone, MRPP
A new statewide triennial — a multi-site, multi-city art exhibition — is slated for next year, and several Memphis organizations plan to participate.
Work-live-play project proposed near DeSoto’s Maywood
Once known as the “Beach within reach,” the Maywood community could soon become a meeting destination with a conference center, retail and hotels.
Pine Hill clubhouse to be named for first Black pro manager
“My daddy worked a few jobs to take care of his six children through college,” Charles Hudson said. “On Sundays after church, was his time to play golf.” Hudson said both he and his father both started off as caddies, while growing up in Orange Mound.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
New Eats: El Palacio serves Mexican food morning to night in former CK’s
The former CK’s on Park has new life as a Mexican restaurant serving three meals daily. It’s his first restaurant, but owner Joel Leos has been cooking more than 25 years.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Putting Memphis’ latest road trip in perspective
The Tigers paid a physical toll over the course of a successful three-game road trip against some of the AAC’s best.
Liberty Park Sports & Event Center hires former Memphis Grizzlies employee
The former director of youth basketball programming for the Memphis Grizzlies will lead the Memphis Sports & Events Center, which is under construction at Liberty Park.
Man indicted in fatal shooting of Rhodes College student
Rainess Holmes has been indicted in fatal shooting of Andrew ‘Drew’ Rainer, a Rhodes College student who was shot and killed last year in a home invasion robbery.
Metro
AI-powered cameras are monitoring Downtown
Downtown Memphis’ 63 artificial-intelligence-powered traffic cameras monitor activity down to the types of vehicles that pass through its streets daily and how fast they are going. The city plans to add about 200 additional cameras.
Public Safety Two dead after shooting in South Memphis
Premium City of Memphis Professor says xAI turbines don’t affect air quality if company’s claims are true
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office pegs ‘worst case’ cost of new jail
Business
Colossus: Can Memphis stop Elon Musk?
To many, xAI is just another chapter in what residents said they think is a legacy of industrial racism and pollution. The debate centers on one central question: Is Colossus worth the cost?
Health Care Le Bonheur hires its first chief of child psychology, behavioral health
Business Bush Sr.'s granddaughter speaks to Memphis women’s foundation
Premium Food News Food Files: 711 Social to open in former DeeO’s; new owners for Ryu Sushi
Sports
Calkins: Ja went high and they went low. That’s how a magnificent night fell apart.
It was going to be a magnificent night for Memphis. Then Ja Morant and the Grizzlies crashed to the earth.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Worst playoff loss in Grizzlies history? No. Then again …
Premium Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies were on their way to joy. Then Morant hit the floor.
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls basketball awards: Hernando, Houston, Memphis Business honored
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.