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
County mayor says grants program needs ‘checks and balances’
Mayor Lee Harris also documented his attempts to appoint new members to the Ethics Commission for years only to see them never go on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners’ agenda for a vote.
Public Safety Memphis doctor indicted for fraud for second time
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Cohen trashes Trump, and the MSCS takeover moves ahead
City of Memphis City Council sets early start to budget season in return from spring break
Business
Three health department employees assume new leadership roles
Shelby County Health Department has named two of its employees as deputy directors while a third has been promoted to chief of staff.
Public Safety Memphis doctor indicted for fraud for second time
Food News Ginger’s Bread & Co. to open Downtown location
Business Monogram Foods names new CEO
Sports
Tigers notebook: Mystery of starting quarterback to linger
Coach Ryan Silverfield doesn’t expect to name a starting quarterback by the end of spring practices.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football coach bucks trend of abandoning spring games
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball 4 of 4: PJ Haggerty earns All-American status again
Premium High School Sports Tournament newcomer Hillcrest surges into Class 1A semifinals
Food
Table Talk: Mystery bags make takeout app ‘Too Good’
The new-to-Memphis “Too Good to Go” app gives customers big savings while helping restaurants eliminate food waste.
Suburbs
Commercial center in heart of Bartlett headed for refresh
Bartlett is finally encouraging improvements to a shopping center that is in disrepair northeast of Stage and Bartlett Boulevard.
Arts & Culture
Water is a force of pain and pleasure in Brooks Museum’s latest exhibit
The exhibit features paintings and an interactive gallery that immerses visitors in community, history, love and reflection.
Opinion
Guest column: Save Tennessee’s wetlands for future generations
We don’t need uncontrolled, thoughtless regulations that limit economic growth, says Bill Dance, but we do need well-thought-out rules that allow construction and progress while protecting our surroundings.
Podcasts
How playing bridge might change your life
Bronia Jenkins, who is the executive director of the American Contract Bridge League, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Games
Word Flower: March 18
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.