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
This weekend’s weather: Fall, is that you?
This weekend’s forecast hints at more seasonal weather to come.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Joint office fights violence, and a local yogi is a warrior
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.
Spirit of Memphis Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective
Sports
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.
Sports Memphis Tigers men’s soccer season ends with semifinals loss to FIU
Food
Table Talk: Do Sushi returns for one-night only pop-up
Karen Carrier closed her popular Do Sushi bar in 2013, but the pop-ups she’s hosted since then always prove to be popular.
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
Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
Opinion
Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
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.
Games
Word Search: Thanksgiving to-go
Can you solve this week’s word search?