Ziaire Williams tapped as starter in Grizzlies preseason loss to Bucks
The Grizzlies led by double digits when Taylor Jenkins pulled his starters in the final preseason game on Friday night. Related story:
Lausanne battles past Northpoint for key region victory
The Lynx can earn home-field advantage throughout the playoffs by beating University School of Jackson in next week’s regular-season finale. Friday football report: Glover shines as Collierville downs WhitehavenRelated story:
Prosecutors push court to block use of allegations about Tyre Nichols
Federal prosecutors want to block the use of references to Tyre Nichols’ alleged “bad” character and conduct by defense counsel for the officers accused of beating him to death in pretrial motions and during trial.
Germantown falls short in external water-crisis review
James Lewellen has concluded his review of the city’s water crisis, and the results were shared with city leaders in a 26-page document.
How Jared Harris became the first commit in Memphis’ 2024 class
While Memphis fans were focused on top 2024 recruiting targets Curtis Givens III, Billy Richmond III and others, Jared Harris seemingly committed to the Tigers out of the blue in September.
Fine-dining concept Amelia Gene’s opens this Sunday
The 5,200-square-foot, 140-seat restaurant is at 255 S. Front St., which was formerly Ellis & Sons Machine Shop.
Violent crime crackdown targets nuisance convenience store
A Save a Stop 2 is one of several locations being investigated during a multi-agency operation that was announced by Kevin G. Ritz, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.
Baptist health system grows with Mississippi merger
Following the merger, Baptist Memorial will serve more than half of Mississippi’s population. It’s also Mississippi’s fourth-largest employer.
Tennessee Shakespeare Company staging ‘The Tempest’, ‘Hamlet’, ‘Streetcar’ this season
In addition to the free Shout-Out Shakespeare series, the company will host the Jack Jones Children’s Literacy Gala, and Southern Literary Salon featuring “The Bible of Barbara Kingsolver.”
Stacey Abrams tells Memphis it has ‘power to change’ during Freedom Award speech
“I’m here to tell you, Memphis, that you have the power to imagine, the power to dream and the power to change,” Abrams said while accepting her award.
The To-Do List: Repair Days, River Arts and ‘Black Artists in America’
This week, art is on fire at the Dixon, the Memphis Roller Derby debuts home teams in a spooky double header and there are beer fests in Cooper-Young and at Wiseacre on Broad Avenue.
Judge rules ‘Red Dog’ claims admissible in Nichols’ civil suit
Attorneys for the City of Memphis previously filed a motion to strike any mention of the former Atlanta “Red Dog” police unit in the $550 million lawsuit, arguing the information would be immaterial and scandalous.
Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch for sale
Great balls of fire. Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit is up for sale.
Conaway: A lesson over eggs and coffee
We’ll do it again. And we’ll be loud. And we’ll enjoy it. I may even try one of those three-egg omelet things, but they can keep the raspberry mocha.
Arrest records detail MPD ‘Operation Casino Royale’ gambling machine busts
Investigators with the MPD’s VICE Team launched the operation in July 2022 to disrupt and dismantle criminal operations surrounding illegal gambling machines.
Herrington: It’s a game of wait-and-see with the Memphis Grizzlies
Waiting is a theme for the Memphis Grizzlies these days.Related story:
Business leaders discuss emerging projects at Developing Memphis seminar
Bill Ganus, Andre Jones and Chuck Pinkowski discussed development projects with an attentive audience at Memphis Botanic Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Mother and boyfriend face first-degree murder, more charges in death of Sequoia Samuels
Brittney Jackson and Jaylon Hobson are each indicted on charges of first-degree murder in perpetration of aggravated child abuse, first-degree murder in perpetration of aggravated child neglect, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and false reports.
Thursday state volleyball: Briarcrest takes D2-AA title, while St. George’s ends as runner-up in D2-A
Briarcrest wins 11th title in school history in an all-Memphis final. MUS standout wins fan vote for high school player of the weekRelated stories:
‘No traffic stop’s routine:’ THP looking to fill vacancies in Shelby County
When he began working for the Tennessee Highway Patrol in 2020, Trooper DeVonte Quinn said there were five fellow troopers assigned to Shelby County. Now there are 15, and THP is looking to expand that team even more.
Tigers Talk: What’s the damage from the Tulane loss?
The Tigers lost their first conference game to Tulane last week. Beat writer Frank Bonner and John Martin discuss what that loss means for Memphis and if the Tigers can win out the rest of the way.
Metro
The Early Word: More AI is coming; AutoZone Park swings and misses
Pearson and Cohen drop redistricting lawsuit, DeSoto residents sue SpaceX and FedEx pilots finally get their wish.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD
Public Safety Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty
Premium Public Safety Does DeSoto County have a child predator problem? Here’s what the data says
Elections Souls to the Polls rally mixes political optimism with hardcore organizing
Business
Soul & Spirits buys Memphis Made trademark
Soul & Spirits Brewery’s purchase ensures Memphis Made Brewing Co.’s beer will still be made in the Bluff City.
Business WK Kellogg laying off more than 100 in Memphis
Premium Real Estate Outdoors Inc. building hits market for almost $2 million
Premium Business Firefighter developing health and tutoring AI apps: ‘We have a lot of bright minds here.’
Premium Business After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
Sports
‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience
Chris Strickland, a California native who’s lived in Memphis for the past dozen or so years, worked at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Sports AutoZone extends title-sponsorship agreement with the Liberty Bowl
Sports Tigers coaches wade into political waters
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason softball awards: It’s a TRA sweep
High School Sports Southwind four-star prospect makes commitment decision
Food
Table Talk: Le Bon Appétit had the meats, sweets and more to eat
Le Bon Appétit brought a crowd of hundreds to Downtown Memphis, where they sampled offerings from 28 chefs and drinks from four mixologists.
Premium Food News As part of a longheld family dream, Viet Hoa owners opening large international market
Suburbs
MDOT allocates millions for Hernando interstate exit
The Mississippi Department of Public Transportation has allocated $5.7 million for the beginning phase of improvements to the Commerce Street interstate exit in Hernando.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett passes mayor’s pay increase, property tax rate and budget
Arts & Culture
Songwriters, music and beer flood South Main
Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, and organizers from both join Eric Barnes on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Music Overton Park Shell ‘Shell-ebrates’ 90 years with free fall shows
Opinion
Opinion: Safety isn’t only the absence of danger — it’s also the presence of connection
“Safety isn’t just about whether crime exists. Safety is also about whether people feel they belong to one another. It is also deeply true that poverty affects safety.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The joy doesn’t lessen the grief’
Podcasts
Songwriters, music and beer flood South Main
Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, and organizers from both join Eric Barnes on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Flyway, budgets and ‘The Birdcage’
Games
Sudoku: June 9
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