Southern Baptists to release secret list of pastors accused of sexual abuse
The report on sexual-abuse coverups among Southern Baptist congregations includes connection to a local megachurch.
Spring Fling: Houston, Collierville baseball advance
Dean McCalla and Tyler Johns are the heroes for the Mustangs and the Dragons as Spring Fling baseball gets underway. Collierville puts three past Knoxville West; Houston eliminated Lausanne leads the way on opening day of Spring Fling boys tennisRelated stories:
‘This is very emotional': Result of Starbucks union vote delayed
Local Starbucks workers were prepared for a union victory Tuesday, May 24. But, minutes before the results of a late April vote to unionize were to be reported, they got some bad news.
Ja Morant named second-team All-NBA
The superstar point guard, who also won the NBA’s Most Improved Player, joins Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol as Grizzlies named to an All-NBA team.
Penny Hardaway interested in scheduling Louisville this season
New Cardinals head coach Kenny Payne says about a potential matchup: “We’ll see how it falls out.”
U.S. Rep. Cohen steers $3 million to former Melrose High redevelopment
Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) dedicated $3 million to funding the redevelopment of the Historic Melrose High building in Orange Mound as part of his appropriation request for fiscal year 2023.
Top cop plans changes to MPD, including restructuring department’s ranking system
Police chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis is just two weeks shy of her anniversary with the Memphis Police Department. Yesterday, she updated the Memphis City Council on what she’s done in the past year as well as changes she’s still planning.
Extending city term limits goes on ballot for second time in four years
A city charter change that would allow the mayor and members of the city council to serve three consecutive terms goes on the ballot in August.
$30M fund for MATA clears first hurdles before City Council
The council’s passage of first reading of the ordinance to create the special fund for an overhaul of the city bus system was approved the day after the Shelby County Commission took the same action.
Le Bonheur Green gives patients, staff a grassy place to rest and relax
Located on the hospital’s lawn, the greenspace includes a shaded pavilion for families, prayer labyrinth, wind chime installation and a serenity garden featuring works of art.
New Overton shell show brings back venue’s all-time greats
A new exhibit chronicles the Shell’s more than eight-decade existence and pays tribute to some of the musicians who have played there.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Why flying under the radar might be a good thing for Memphis
It continues to be a much quieter offseason than Memphis basketball fans are used to. But maybe that isn’t such a bad thing.
8Ball & MJG to battle UGK in Verzuz showcase
The event will take place Thursday, May 26 in Atlanta and will be available to stream.
Roshun Austin collecting awards for her Klondike-sized dreams
She and her investors have bought up 400 lots in the North Memphis neighborhood and are ready to build a community where Black people can build wealth in their homes.
AutoZone third-quarter earnings beat analyst predictions
Shares of AutoZone stock were up Tuesday morning following the release, which reported net sales of $3.9 billion for the third-quarter 2022.
Germantown school district to provide clinic for staff
Community Care Associates, part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, will provide the services for the health and wellness clinic.
VA implements safety protocols based on COVID cases
“Our local veterans are resolute about receiving their care at our facility, and we want to keep them safe during the ups and downs of COVID-19 community spread.”
Steve Spurrier, unbeaten in Memphis, will get another highlight moment
This year’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award recipient recalls his successful games here as a football coach and a high school pitcher.
Grizzlies notebook: Where they’re going, early draft prep, Mavs disappointment
A look at where the Grizzlies are headed this offseason, and which prospects helped their case at the NBA combine.
Metro
Students with income-limited vouchers outperform MSCS on reading, but not math
Data from the Department of Education show students receiving income-limited Education Savings Account vouchers performed slightly better in reading exams than their MSCS counterparts. Both sets of students made gains in math, but at the same clip.
Public Safety Two off-duty Memphis cops arrested for drag racing, department says
Shelby County Lowery wants a ‘change in culture,’ Pearson gears up fundraising, and Republicans want Sawyer to resign
Premium Metro 1968, 1978 and 2020: National Guard looms large in city’s history
Business
Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
“For a long time, it’s been our desire to try to halt progression as nearsightedness develops, especially with it being on the rise,” said a local optometrist. It is estimated that more than 50% of the world population may become nearsighted by 2025.
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Sports
Kickoff time set for South Florida at Memphis
The Memphis Tigers and South Florida Bulls now know when their much-hyped Oct. 25 game will begin.
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: MASE joins as Lausanne jumps into top five
High School Sports Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 8
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway pushes American Conference to schedule strategically
Food
What to order: Sushi for breakfast at Kitchen Laurel
Hold the wasabi and ginger, because all the cake roll needs is warm syrup for dipping.
Suburbs
Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
A former high school coach and youth minister at a DeSoto County church pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor, but her sentence was considered too lenient by District Attorney Matthew Barton.
Arts & Culture
Memphis music ‘all-stars’ unite for a bash
“You’re just not going to see all of these artists together in this way any other time.”
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Three losses, Coward hits the court
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ preseason losses and discuss what they have seen from Cedric Coward this month.