Inmates warned officials about ex-MPD officer Haley, documents show
Personnel records for Demetrius Haley, 30, reveal that he had multiple allegations of violating departmental policy at Shelby County Division of Corrections.
Grizzlies show competitive fire in win over Mavericks
The Grizzlies bench scored 58 points to help Memphis defeat the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Related story:
Olive Branch Huey’s vehicle break-in part of rising burglaries in the area
So far this year, the Olive Branch Police Department has reported 146 vehicle burglaries.
Officers indicted in Freeman’s death allegedly beat other inmate days before
Corey Lurry, an inmate at Shelby County Jail, was allegedly beaten by corrections deputies in late September 2022, including three who were indicted for their alleged roles in the death of Gershun Freeman.
Worker dies of injuries at FedEx hub
A female employee at the FedEx hub died of injuries received on the job late Wednesday, Nov. 29. The company has not released her name or the cause of death.
New cocktail bar opens inside Black Lodge
Black Lodge’s new cocktail bar serves classic cocktails with an old-Hollywood vibe.
What to look for in Memphis’ road game against Ole Miss
The Tigers will look to rebound from the 16-point loss they took to now-No. 18 Villanova last week in the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Tigers kicker Seth Morgan heads to portal, Terrance McClain declares for NFL Draft
Kicker Seth Morgan is the fourth Tiger to announce plans to enter the transfer portal. He appeared in three games because of a season-ending injury.
U of M, developer to build on-campus apartments for 500+ students
In a first-of-its-kind deal for the university, the U of M will provide the land but Indianapolis’ The Annex Group will own the facility until it is paid off or the school chooses to buy it.
Trial for suspect in chamber CEO killing delayed again
The trial delay announcement acted as an anti-climactic conclusion to two days of hearings Wednesday and Thursday about what evidence would be allowed at trial and what experts would be allowed to speak.
Developers, city officials break ground on 100 N. Main project
The $261 million project is expected to be completed by early 2027.
Memphis Food Files: Stud Muffins opening third location with acai bar
Stud Muffins expands into Cordova and Crosstown sees the return of Farm Burger and the addition of Vibe Foods Superfood Bar.
Bartlett medical device maker acquires Big River Engineering
The sale allows Engineered Medical Systems to diversify its customer base, adding components for foot and ankle surgery to the company’s platform of spinal implants.
Tigers signee Mikey Williams’ plea opens door to on-court return
Veteran criminal defense attorney Randy Grossman said Williams’ other eight felony charges were dismissed but that a decision about whether the 4-star guard can play would be “completely up to the school.”
Bailey: Sewer lines are a key piece of development
Sewer lines are a key piece of development. Subdivisions are built along sewer lines, almost to the point that where the sewer line ends, so do homes and/or businesses.
Conaway: AI knows too much
AI already knows too much, and the controlled application of that knowledge is everything.
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend kicks off in Downtown Memphis
St. Jude Memphis Marathon participants come from all 50 states and Puerto Rico as well as 75 countries. Here are the road closures for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Guest Column: St. Jude Marathon celebrates ‘best Memphis has to offer’ Related stories:
Standouts from Lakeland and St. Agnes win player of the week vote
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen Connor Jones and Taylor Reeb as The Daily Memphian’s boys and girls high school basketball players of the week.
Grizzlies Insider: A player-led practice, and the balance of Smart and Bis
Marcus Smart and Bismack Biyombo use intensity and the power of positivity to help get their message across.
The To-Do List: Delightful lights, firepit Fridays and stumbling Santas
This week, Raised by Sound brings Cat Power to Crosstown, Oscar Wilde’s work takes center stage and you can toast to the holidays at The Kent.
Metro
Tennessee House passes bill to track undocumented students in public schools
Tennessee educators and immigration advocates oppose the student immigration bill, criticizing the additional logistical burden schools could face and data privacy concerns in a state pushing increasingly hardline immigration policies.
Arts & Culture Immersive museum on Mud Island sets new May opening date
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Take a break and wear green
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Does Regional One need a redo? Plus: Back to Frayser
Metro Memphis escapes severe wind damage, but freezing temps are on the way
Business
South Korean manufacturer moves forward with next phase of $157 million Memphis expansion
Hyosung HICO launches “Project Innovation East” as the next phase of its U.S. headquarters expansion in South Memphis.
Premium Business Back in the flow: Son of former Palladio owners is making a splash
Premium Health Care Critics urge caution before biting off nearly $1 billion Regional One project
Premium Health Care Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
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Sports
Grizzlies fall in Chicago, now on longest losing streak of season
The Grizzlies have lost eight games in a row, but the reverse standings are getting tight. Box score: Bulls 132, Grizzlies 107 Herrington: Grizzlies notes on injuries, expansion and draft scoutingRelated content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Bulls 132, Grizzlies 107
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball 28 years, four coaches, zero titles: How can the next women’s basketball coach snap this slump?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: Penny Hardaway is back. It will take real change — from him — to bring back Memphis basketball.
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Food
From crops to cattle, erratic weather is disrupting how Tennessee farms do business
At best, shifting weather patterns mean adjusting planting or grazing schedules. At worst, it means moving animals back indoors, delaying harvests or watching crops fail.
Food News Jittery from java? That’s that Grind City Coffee Xpo.
Suburbs
‘He is our hero’: DeSoto captain honored after rescuing teens from submerged car
A DeSoto County sheriff’s deputy jumped into a swollen ravine last fall to save two teenage girls and was recognized for the rescue.
Premium Germantown Something stinks in Germantown — and it’s higher waste pickup fees
Arts & Culture
Five musicals, two Broadway plays, one new Orpheum season
What’s coming to the Orpheum? Here’s a “Clue.” Hogwarts magic, Boop!, a Tony-winning show about a Grammy-winning artist and much more.
Arts & Culture Immersive museum on Mud Island sets new May opening date
Opinion
Calkins: Penny Hardaway is back. It will take real change — from him — to bring back Memphis basketball.
“Penny Hardaway is returning as Memphis coach. How can he fix things? He can start by accepting that the disaster that was this past season wasn’t some ‘one-off.’ ” Tigers will bring Penny Hardaway back for ninth season Three Memphis assistant basketball coaches not returning next seasonRelated content:
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Take a break and wear green
It’s spring break week for area public school students (except for the University Schools district), which means the airport may be busy but the roads probably won’t be.
Behind The Headlines Spring sprung early — and with it, so does heightened Downtown security
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Model trains
Today’s puzzle is of model trains and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.