Gov. Bill Lee focuses on school security in gun debate
Wednesday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made his first extensive public comments on a Monday executive order on gun violence in schools. “We’re not looking at gun laws right now,” he told reporters.
‘Queen of the Blues’ Koko Taylor honored with marker in Bartlett
A marker noting the birthplace of blues legend Koko Taylor was unveiled recently at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center.
‘I am that first': U of M’s new baseball coach to open doors for minorities
Kerrick Jackson becomes the first Black head baseball coach at the University of Memphis in program history.
Calkins: Kerrick Jackson is a critical hire for Memphis — and for baseball
Kerrick Jackson broke down Wednesday when he was asked what it meant to be one of just three Division 1 baseball coaches outside the HBCUs. Can he succeed at Memphis? All of baseball had better hope so.
901 FC’s Pirmann named USL Championship coach of the month
Memphis won all four of its matches in May and outscored the opposition 12-1.
Two law-enforcement unions endorse Amy Weirich for district attorney
Weirich, a Republican who has been in office since 2011, is running for reelection. She faces Democrat Steve Mulroy in the August county general election.
Olive Branch stays in-house selecting Bill Cox as police chief
Olive Branch’s new police chief steps up to his new role after serving as the department’s deputy chief.
Applicants seek grants for three projects along G.E. Patterson
The requests are on the agenda for next week’s Center City Development Corp. meeting, including plans for a mixed-use development at the former Prince Hall Chapter of the Masonic Building Association.
Carrefour redevelopment passes Germantown’s Planning Commission
Carrefour at Kirby Woods is a mixed-use project with retail, hotel, office and residential spaces.
Tigers Football Insider: Here’s the average crowd size for each AAC team last year
Here’s the stadium capacity, average attendance and capacity percentage for each team in the Athletic American Conference last season.
Table Talk: Time brings changes, Penny goes to the Westin, Cooper-Young gets smoky
The loss of a neighbor followed by an old photo bring a flood of memories and reminder that time is fleeting. We bring you new barbecue, wings, the return of a big event and Penny’s new restaurant Downtown.
South Point Grocery to host live music in June
The recently opened Downtown Memphis grocer South Point Grocery will host live musical acts on its storefront porch throughout June.
Opinion: Debate over Trump security example of ‘low politics’
“The Secret Service coordinates protection detail procedures with law enforcement agencies. A few of our city council members were excited to intervene and put themselves in the middle of federal and local law enforcement’s customary procedures.” Letter to the Editor: Denying security to former President Trump is an effort ‘filled with hatred’Related story:
Inked: Rise on the Ravine seeks PILOT; Downtown Walgreens building sold
This week’s Inked includes details of a potential $79.6 million development in the Edge District and updates on Muggin’ Coffee’s second location.
Germantown staffer’s Ole Miss home run record broken
Before Germantown’s city administrator began his career in government, he played baseball and had a record-setting career at Ole Miss.
Bartlett alderman eyes crackdown on out-of-town real estate investors
With an influx of investment companies buying homes in Bartlett, the mayoral candidate wants to consider regulations to maintain control of the rental properties.
Germantown school board adopts library book policy, though parts of it may be ‘problematic’
The Board of Education is implementing a policy to review its books. However, it’s causing some confusion among board members.
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.