EDGE looks to acquire land near former Firestone Plant, vote on Riviana expansion
The Memphis and Shelby County Economic Development and Growth Engine is looking to buy four parcels near the old Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. plant in North Memphis.
Questions remain after ‘Meet the Judges’ forum in Germantown
The pews of Germantown Presbyterian Church were filled with spectators Thursday evening as 60 judicial candidates took to the podium, making their case for election to general sessions, circuit, criminal and environmental courts.
‘Elvis’ actress found dead in Nashville
Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in this year’s movie about Elvis Presley, was found dead Thursday at her home in Nashville.
Harris goes on the offense in first face-to-face clash with Morgan in county mayor’s race
In their separate campaigns, Worth Morgan and Lee Harris have offered vastly different visions of what the county mayor should prioritize. Each has criticized the vision of the other.
Bryant’s Breakfast plans expansion
Bryant’s plate lunches may even make a comeback after the expansion of the Summer Avenue breakfast spot is complete.
Thriller based on Memphian’s book comes out on Netflix
The film is based on Memphian — and #1 New York Times bestselling author — Mark Greaney’s fictional series, “The Gray Man,” which details the story of Court Gentry, a former CIA agent turned killer for hire.
Memphis-area ‘loudmouth’ convicted of felony, misdemeanors in Jan. 6 trial
Memphis-area resident Matthew Bledsoe was found guilty of the felony offense of obstruction of an official proceeding, and four misdemeanor offenses for his actions on Jan. 6, 2021.
Airport president and CEO to retire
“Scott’s impact on the success of MEM cannot be understated,” said the chair of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board.
Film aims to show how Memphis helped shape Ida B. Wells
“I want people to see (Ida B. Wells) as a real person. I also want to see Memphis as a character in the development of Ida B. Wells because she’s not coming from thin air.”
$10 Deal: Falafel at its best at Lucchesi’s Beer Garden
Lucchesi’s Beer Garden has a selection of $10 Deals for lunch or dinner, including great falafel sandwiches and meaty ones too, plus a huge selection of beer.
U of M athletic director talks ticket sales and conference realignment
Athletic Director Laird Veatch believes the Tigers are right on the bubble of possible conference realignment, and increasing football ticket sales would help.
DA seeks adult transfer on teen suspect in slaying of Rev. Eason-Williams
Miguel Andrade, 15, was charged with first-degree murder, murder in the perpetration of a robbery, especially aggravated robbery, carjacking and employment of a firearm during a dangerous felony. Teen charged with murder in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams Community mourns Rev. Autura Eason-Williams after carjacking death Sanford: Beloved faith leader’s murder should be catalyst to end gun violenceRelated stories
Opinion: How and why some juveniles are transferred to adult court
Former district attorney explains the laws, guidelines and considerations that officials make when assessing juveniles accused of violent crime.
This year’s Ed Murphey Classic aiming for new heights
Competition takes place at the University of Memphis’ South Campus — and on Beale Street. Beale Street will host the pole vault competition on July 30.
96X is back and speaks ‘from the heart, not the chart’
“After spending 20 years in Los Angeles, I realized that people don’t see music the way that Memphians do. I wanted to tap back into that.”
The To-Do List: Black metalworkers, Blvck Hippie and a dream weekend for music fans
This week, Theatre Memphis honors Priscilla Presley with a black-tie gala, a Tops Gallery group exhibition explores “metafiguration” and the Time Warp Drive-in will take you way back to Fantasia and Neverland.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis rookies plan to take up golf
“We always used to go to Topgolf as a team back at VCU,” Memphis Grizzlies rookie Vince Williams Jr. said. “It was really fun. I figured I might as well start to do the real thing.”
High school football 2022: Derrick Bobo ready to tackle high expectations at Melrose
The former star defensive back at Whitehaven will lead his team onto the field for the first time on Aug. 20 when the Golden Wildcats open the 2022 season at home against White Station.
National Bar Association brings annual convention to Memphis
The National Bar Association was founded in 1925 and has a membership of about 66,000 Black lawyers, judges, law professors and law students.
Metro
Juvenile court building to be closed ‘indefinitely,’ Sugarmon says
Shelby County officials discovered asbestos, mold and lead at the Shelby County Juvenile Court building last week, according to Judge Tarik Sugarmon.
Premium Public Safety Glenn Funk, Steve Farese face off in security guard’s murder trial
Business
‘One down, and more to go’ as polluter closes in South Memphis
South Memphis residents were celebrating Tuesday as Sterilization Services of Tennessee left its home of nearly 50 years.
Premium North Memphis Brother and sister team come out of ‘Shadow’ with new tequila
Sports
Gabe Higginbottom’s life was a blessing to those around him
“Every encounter you would have with Gabe — whether it was a stranger or someone that sees him every day — he would greet you with the biggest smile,” said Bartlett High School’s Aoife Murphy.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: On the Memphis AD search and the U of M basketball roster
Food
Eat barbecue and drink beer at Memphis’ May food festivals
While the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and SmokeSlam dominate Memphis’ May food-event lineup, there are other things to eat this month, too, from food-truck fare to high tea.
Suburbs
Collierville leaders tackle trash trouble on Tenn. 385
Collierville held a work session with a trash provider Monday. Town leaders hope the conversation leads to reduced rubbish on its roadways.
Arts & Culture
First female Episcopal priests documentary screening at Paradiso
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of women’s ordination in the Episcopal Church, Memphis is one of 11 cities nationwide selected for a one-night viewing of the new documentary “The Philadelphia Eleven.”
Opinion
Echols: ‘Either way, I was a big, fat jerk’
This is an open letter to the woman I had an embarrassingly vigorous yelling match about a parking spot in front of the UPS store on Colonial Road last Tuesday.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part two
Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield riff on Memphis barbecue and hot slaw as the Tennessee state foods, wine menus and water pet peeves.