Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement.Related story:
Lisa Marie Presley: 10 things you didn’t know
With the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, her legacy becomes that much more important. Here are 1o items from that legacy.
Grizzlies, FedEx volunteers spruce up Springdale Elementary to honor MLK
FedEx volunteers and Grizzlies volunteered to help spruce up Springdale-Memphis Magnet Elementary on Thursday as part of a day of service in celebration of the coming Martin Luther King Jr. King Day holiday.
DMC unveils parking aid for some Downtown workers
The Downtown Memphis Commission celebrated 2022’s developments at its State of Downtown event at the New Daisy Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 12. At the event, they announced parking incentives for some Downtown workers.
MPD warns of carjackers posing as police
A victim’s vehicle was taken in East Memphis by six male suspects posing as police officers.
FedEx’s Fred Smith says ‘Devotion’ story ‘just struck a chord with me’
The FedEx founder financed the film, about the first Black aviator to complete the U.S. Navy’s basic flight training program, and is donating the movie’s proceeds to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
Herrington: Grizzlies have become a different ‘Team Alley-Oop’
The Grizzlies are the only team in the top five in tossing oops in both half-court and transition basketball. Find you a team that can do both? Found ‘em.
Grizzlies Insider: Respect runs deep between Gregg Popovich and Taylor Jenkins
“You have a h--- of a team,” Popovich said Monday about Memphis. “Enjoy it.”
$10 Deal: Winner, winner, chicken dinner at Tops Bar-B-Q
A chicken sandwich with Memphis white sauce is new to the menu at Tops Bar-B-Q. But this deal does come with a caveat.
Up and away: Collierville students soar beyond simulators
Collierville High School has flight simulators, but a new program will take students above and beyond.
Citizens demand solutions at reckless driving forum
“The number of reckless driving prosecutions has remained relatively steady in the last year or two, but the number of drag racing prosecutions has really increased significantly by 300%,” Mulroy told the forum.
Olive Branch neighborhood to get pricey fix for crash-prone zone on Miss. 302
“I had sticker shock,” Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said. “I would have thought we could put up five traffic lights for that much.”
Memphis running back Asa Martin enters transfer portal
Asa Martin was the second-leading rusher for the Tigers in 2022. Related story:
MSCS employee dead from gunshot wound
Larry Thorn, a school secretary at A. Maceo Walker Middle School in Whitehaven, was found dead from a gunshot wound at about 7 a.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of Gold Avenue.
Methodist, BlueCross BlueShield still at odds
“The insurance company is really going to get out-flanked, from a PR standpoint, by the Methodist system. Who wants to see kids not get the health care they deserve?” Dr. John Rodney said.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Support local business. They keep the money local.” — Rich Jacks, about First Horizon acquisition expected to close by April
“The horror of this is that an insurance company is allowed to dictate the quality of services we are provided without popular oversight, control where doctors work and the very continuing relationship between doctor and patient.” — Jim Mulroy, about Methodist, BlueCross BlueShield still at odds
“I still remember when we got our first color television. No remote and no cable. My father was amazed at how good the color was when Bonanza came on the television. Oh how I long for those days and my father’s voice.” — Danny Livingston, about Conaway: If they’re smart, I’m an idiot
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
New MSCS bereavement leave policy clarifies who qualifies as immediate family
Under current district policy, employees are allotted three paid days off when a loved one dies but must use personal sick days.
The To-Do List: Beer for wizards, Sondheim’s greatest hits and MLK Day events
This week, a TheatreWorks play centers on Chicago’s Pekin Theater, the Mid-South’s wilderness is on display at the Dixon and the 1980s are back at Minglewood.
Memphis’ collapse to UCF offers Tigers a reality check
With only four chances remaining for the Tigers to grab Quad 1 or 2 wins, they’ve learned quickly that nothing they set out to do will come easily.
Memphis isn’t alone in water challenges, as nation struggles to repair aging systems
An industry group estimates there are 250,000 to 300,000 water main breaks in the U.S. every year — generating an estimated loss of 6 billion gallons of treated drinking water across the country.
Rossville girls basketball aiming for a higher profile
A talented trio of transfers have helped the Fayette County school to 18 straight victories.
Tigers land commitment from Mississippi State transfer running back
Former four-star prospect Ke’travion Hargrove announced his commitment to the Tigers through Twitter after spending two years at Mississippi State.
District 86 election marked by generational divide: The TikTok era vs. the Walkman age
Voters who show up for the District 86 race could serve as a bellwether for whether Memphians are ready to elect a new generation of political leaders or if they are content to stick with familiar names who have been around local politics and government for decades.
Metro
The Early Word: xAI may have colossal impact, but another Grizz loss may not
FedEx lays off 200-plus near Nashville, new Frayser High breaks ground and SmokeSlam’s gone country.
Education New Frayser high groundbreaking a milestone for MSCS facility plan
State Government Voting-rights bill passes Tennessee Senate committee
Premium Real Estate Colossus: The race to build the world’s most powerful machine in Memphis
Business
Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, touched on everything from vaccines to fluoride to health disparities during a presentation at the University of Memphis on Friday, March 28.
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzles lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Memphis played better, which is why loss to Warriors stings
Premium Sports Memphis falls to Mississippi State for its ninth consecutive loss
Memphis Grizzlies Box Score: Warriors 134, Grizzlies 125
Food
Wing Guru owner Billy Richmond indicted
The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show.
Suburbs
Wells Cemetery will be protected no matter what develops around it
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
Arts & Culture
Local museums, library organization brace for federal funding cuts
Appeal letters to Memphis Library Foundation supporters have already gone out as a new executive order would eliminate the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Opinion
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzles lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Jigsaw: Birthday paw-ty
This week’s puzzle features a photo from a celebration of local pup celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake.