MPD officers under investigation following man’s traffic stop death
Tyre D. Nichols, 29, was injured following a confrontation with officers around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, near Raines and Ross roads in southeast Memphis.
Martin: Tigers lean on Davis to keep season alive, like Hardaway planned
Just days after allowing a game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation against UCF, the Memphis Tigers found themselves in the same exact predicament against Temple. Luckily, they have Kendric Davis to rely on.
Kendric Davis saves day, allows Memphis to escape with win over Temple
Kendric Davis led Memphis to victory Sunday on a buzzer-beater. The Tigers have picked up a much-needed conference road victory against the Temple Owls.Related story:
Former Arkansas O-lineman commits to Memphis
Former MUS offensive lineman Marcus Henderson is the third Arkansas transfer to commit to the Tigers this year. Former Razorbacks Simeon Blair and Reid Baur are also joining Memphis for the 2023 season.
As road salt washes away, the Mississippi River gets saltier
Unlike other pollutants, chloride doesn’t break down in water over time. In other words, once it’s in, there’s no getting it out — and just a teaspoon of salt can pollute five gallons of water forever.
It’s the shoes: Ja Morant discusses the dunk he always wanted
The Indianapolis crowd full of Pacers fans erupted when Ja Morant made his dunk, and the Memphis Grizzlies were the road team. No one could believe what they just witnessed.
Bane, Morant shine as Grizzlies beat Pacers
Desmond Bane had a happy homecoming and Ja Morant’s dunk went viral in the Grizzlies’ win over Indiana. Related story:
‘She deserves respect.’ For transgender victims, closure can lie further out of reach
Gender issues complicate the reporting of cold cases for transgender victims, but a Shelby County initiative offers hope to families.Related story:
Good Flippin’ Pancakes expands to groceries around Memphis
After being diagnosed with egg and dairy allergies, Brinkley Erb flipped over pancakes with no gluten-containing ingredients, no added sugar and no added flour.
In ‘Everybody Knows,’ former sports writer tackles post-apocalyptic satire
The novel begins 10 years from now, as most of the characters are afloat on vessels headed for Memphis, escaping a biblical rain that has submerged Nashville and a large swath of Tennessee.
Animal lovers hopeful about proposed changes to city ordinances
Amendments to animal welfare laws could include mandatory microchipping for pets, and modification to policies about dogs “running at large,” which animal welfare organizations see as key to stopping overpopulation and neglect.
Metro
MLGW proposes battery storage projects to strengthen electric grid
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is taking steps to make the broader electric grid more resilient.
Shelby County Tami Sawyer suspended as clerk, Stanton appointed as interim
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Business
Midtown senior facility gets financing, small businesses get loans
A 93-unit senior housing project is moving forward, and a local board awards $43,000 in small business loans.
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Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis comeback falls short in loss to Nashville
Down 9-2, Memphis rallied to score six runs in four innings. But it wasn’t enough to silence the Sounds.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason lacrosse awards: Standouts from Briarcrest, MUS, St. Mary’s honored
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Food
Collierville Chick-fil-A case reopened in Shelby County Chancery Court
The landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A has filed a petition in Shelby County Chancery Court against all five aldermen, alleging they are in contempt of court. A chancellor ordered them to approve the new restaurant in February.
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Suburbs
Collierville Chick-fil-A case reopened in Shelby County Chancery Court
The landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A has filed a petition in Shelby County Chancery Court against all five aldermen, alleging they are in contempt of court. A chancellor ordered them to approve the new restaurant in February.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Art Museum will have free admission for Shelby County residents
There’s an opening date set for the Memphis Art Museum. And when it opens, it will welcome locals to a bigger gallery space, a sculpture garden, a rooftop walking path and more for free.
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Opinion
Herrington: Free agency, the trade exception and the Grizzlies’ center search
The offseason has begun. Here is an initial look at how the Grizzlies might use two significant financial mechanisms: The $28.9 million “trade exception” created in February’s Jaren Jackson Jr. deal and the projected $15.1 million “mid-level exception” they can access in free agency.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Why North Mississippi’s child predator problem may be perception
Over the past year, several headlines out of North Mississippi have centered on child endangerment, and members of the community have begun to wonder what is going on.
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Games
Sudoku: June 16
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?