Poll finds support for abortion access and gun reform in Tennessee
More than three-quarters of Tennessee voters support at least some access to abortion, background-check requirements and restricting “high-risk” people’s access to guns.
Joe Brown draws five challengers in March primaries
The March 5 primary is Shelby County’s first election of 2024 and is topped by Tennessee’s presidential primary. The race for General Sessions Court clerk is the only countywide position on the ballot in 2024.
Paul Young says MPD Chief Davis will stay
“We’ve had a number of dialogues over the past couple of months, and I feel confident that she can and will be able to lead us into a better space with regards to public safety.”
Herrington: Dillon Brooks is back. Boo this man!
“I’ve never before advocated booing an opposing player, much less a returning former Grizzly. It’s not that the notion offends my sensibilities, it’s just not my inclination. This time is different.” Grizzlies Insider: Can Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s production stick?Related story:
Collierville OKs new Chick-fil-A, heads to Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Some design issues need to be resolved before the item goes before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in January.
Memphis Tigers center Jacob Likes declares for 2024 NFL Draft
The pandemic season provided the redshirt senior another year of eligibility if he wanted it, but he announced on social media that he’s choosing not to use the extra season.
Tigers say upcoming matchup with No. 13 Clemson is ‘gonna be special’
Memphis is looking to carry its momentum into Saturday, when it takes on No. 13 Clemson its first game at FedExForum in nearly a month.
Guest Column: ‘It is the will of my constituents to fight’ Satanic Temple
“If we have district policies that made sense in the past but now show that we are failing in the best interest of students, we will find a way to correct them.”
Collierville’s sixth fire station coming in hot
“When complete, this will serve as a show piece for our community and the fire department,” Fire Chief John Selberg said.
Briarcrest’s Frizzell makes top 10 for Grammy teacher of the year
Some 2,000 educators were nominated for the honor, which recognizes contributions to music and the industry made by individual teachers.
In from the cold: TVA shows off Allen Plant improvements
Following last year’s Winter Storm Elliott and mandatory, rolling blackouts, the TVA has invested about $123 million to prepare its equipment for extreme weather.
One-Stop Shop: Job-skills training center planned for Memphis
The Memphis One-Stop Center is an accelerated training center that will produce credentialed job candidates for the region’s job market each year.
If Memphis boosts mayoral pay, it wouldn’t be alone among major cities
If approved by the Memphis City Council in a Dec. 19 vote, the mayoral salary would increase from $170,000 to $210,000 for Mayor-elect Paul Young.
Siblings allege new cases of abuse at Youth Villages
Another Memphis family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump over alleged abuse at Youth Villages.
89-year-old sues Regions after losing $120,000 in alleged online fraud
The woman lost her money in a scheme that started with a message that her computer had been hacked.
Daily Memphian postseason volleyball awards: St. Agnes standout is this year’s best
Emily Farm led the Stars back to state for the first time in 10 years. Briarcrest’s Jauregui claims top coach honor.
Grizzlies podcast: Brooks boos, Morant in court and on court
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington wonder if Dillon Brooks should be booed in his return to Memphis, and Geoff Calkins joins to discuss the civil lawsuit against Ja Morant.
‘He’s a winner’: What Memphis is getting in Nae’Qwan Tomlin
Kansas State transfer Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s former junior college coach, Donnie Tyndall, describes the journey that’s brought Tomlin to Memphis.
The To-Do List: Holiday burlesque, Rudolph and a peek at Cafe Noir
This week, Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings lasers and metal, Santa makes a stop at a Hickory Hill pool and two questionable Christmas films screen at Black Lodge.
Satan Club will get to meet at Chimneyrock Elementary — for now
Memphis-Shelby County Schools hosted a press conference Wednesday, Dec. 13, to address parent and community concerns about a new after-school club that will rent space at a Cordova elementary school.
How the idea for Memphis-Atlanta passenger rail was resurrected
Memphis wasn’t part of original expansion plans for passenger-rail service in and through Tennessee. But connecting Memphis to Nashville would also give travelers New Orleans and Chicago.
$10 Deal: Pyramid’s steak shawarma sandwich
In this sandwich, juicy pieces of steak, seasoned liberally with earthy spices such as cumin and coriander, are wrapped up tight in the griddled lavash with fresh onion, cilantro and tomatoes.
Guest Column: Childhood trauma is ‘an epidemic in our city’
Addressing childhood traumatic stress is a gift that will keep on giving, a step forward that will benefit all Memphians.
Munford, Rossville Christian stars win fan vote for player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen JaDyn Lee and Rachel Griffin as The Daily Memphian’s high school basketball players of the week. High school recruiting tracker: Memphis-area college football commitsRelated story:
Metro
Man arrested for allegedly bringing gun into 201 Poplar
Video shows the man, who was in a wheelchair, being checked with a metal detector wand by a security officer before being waved through the checkpoint.
Public Safety Downtown shooting critically injures man
Public Safety City wants access to docs in Memphis officers’ criminal case
City of Memphis Federal judge removes himself in another high-profile case
Business
Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Memphis International Airport is to be renamed after Frederick W Smith, the late founder and executive chairman of FedEx.
free access Health Care Health department offering free HIV testing
Real Estate Supporting local businesses starts at Where Grit Meets Growth
Real Estate Primark announces July opening for Memphis store
Sports
Herrington: What are the Grizzlies doing this summer? Just listen to them.
Don’t expect fireworks from the Grizzlies in the days ahead with either big additions or big departures.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Grizzlies drafted three ‘dawgs’ — and one’s a chef. Will new recipe pay?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: What we know, and don’t know, about Grizz draft picks
Memphis Grizzlies Two NBA Draft picks with Memphis ties go viral with emotional moments
Food
Table Talk: From bar stools to booths to beds, all the places we eat
Some of us eat in formal dining rooms while others dine off folding trays.
Suburbs
Arlington schools upgrades open ‘pathways for all students’
With the students away, Arlington Community Schools gets to work with summertime projects that freshen up current amenities and expand extracurricular options for students.
Arts & Culture
This weekend brings outlaws, an Irish birthday and summer Shell shows
This week, Memphis Listening Lab turns four, art pairs with wine at the Brooks and there’s ballroom dancing on the Bluff.
Opinion
Herrington: What are the Grizzlies doing this summer? Just listen to them.
Don’t expect fireworks from the Grizzlies in the days ahead with either big additions or big departures.
Podcasts
Metal Museum head talks about future, new plans for old building
Executive director Carissa Hussong breaks down how the new Metal Museum building dramatically increases the programming — and the revenue generation — that will be possible in the museum’s new home.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: June 27
Here’s a puzzle that should absolutely, positively be a cinch.