Preston Hemphill had two reprimands prior to joining MPD’s SCORPION
Hemphill, who joined the SCORPION Unit in October 2022, had been on the unit for about three months before Tyre Nichols’ fatal encounter with him and other SCORPION officers.
Reports detail SCORPION officers’ violations
Police documents suggest officers never told Tyre Nichols why he was stopped, not all their body cameras were activated during the stop and there were apparent “truthfulness violations.”
Sicily-born singer gathers Memphis musicians to record global anthem for peace
Memphis musicians Mario Monterosso, Carla Thomas, Kallen Esperian, Larry Dodson, The Coasters and Pete Molinari, among others, have recorded a new song to raise money for children in Ukraine.
Political Roundup: GOP, People’s Convention mull Memphis mayoral election
Several city council races start to take shape with familiar names from the past, and the local Democratic party will have a new leader this spring. Former New York Congressman Lee Zelden talks to Memphis Republicans about competing.
Questionable arrests by SCORPION unit now face dismissal
With credibility on the line for members of the Memphis Police Department’s now-disbanded SCORPION unit, attorneys anticipate mass dismissals of criminal cases filed against citizens arrested by the unit.
Collierville, Germantown support returning more sales tax to municipalities
Both suburbs unanimously passed similar resolutions in their respective meetings Monday, taking a formal yet strong stance on the matter.
Briarcrest boys ranked No. 1 in final AP basketball rankings
Nine Memphis area schools boys teams ranked in final state basketball polls.
Memphis seeks designer for $52M soccer stadium
The new arena will replace the Mid-South Coliseum.
Trial date moved for security guard who allegedly shot Alvin Motley Jr.
Gregory Livingston is now tentatively scheduled to go to trial on Oct. 30, and he will have a bond review hearing on March 6.
Grizzlies Mailbag: Trade deadline aftermath and on-court concerns
With the trade deadline over and the All-Star break one game away, Chris Herrington shares his wisdom on all things Memphis Grizzlies.
Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ home win over Temple
In some aspects, Memphis looks like a sure-fire NCAA Tournament team; in others, it leaves plenty of room for question.
Grizzlies Insider: Morant not budging on confidence and West comments
Ja Morant still believes the Grizzlies are “fine in the West,” but Memphis clearly needs Steven Adams back on the court.
At Dinstuhl’s, they still hand string chocolates the old-fashioned way
Once you know what the squiggles on top of the chocolates mean, you’ll know exactly what’s inside.
Nearly 19,000 MLGW customers haven’t seen a bill in months
MLGW’s Smart Meters are failing at a rate that suggests a design flaw, and the problem has delayed about $12.5 million in payments to the utility.
MFD: Fires at three locations of tax prep business are arson
The fires at three offices of Washington Credit and Tax Solutions were set Feb. 5 and Feb. 7 and one was captured on video.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 12
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Hutchison, Memphis Business Academy, Mitchell and St. Agnes are up for consideration this week.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 12
Standouts from Bartlett, Douglass, East, Fayette-Ware, MLK Prep and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
Metro
Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
The Don’t Miss Your Flight Act would “create a discretionary grant program” and use existing funds for improvements to road, bridge, tunnel, passenger-rail or transit projects at or within 5 miles of a public airport.
Premium Spirit of Memphis At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
Public Safety DOJ dismissal won’t affect civil suit, Nichols family attorney says
City of Memphis Meharry Medical College announces Memphis expansion Monday
Business
Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
The Don’t Miss Your Flight Act would “create a discretionary grant program” and use existing funds for improvements to road, bridge, tunnel, passenger-rail or transit projects at or within 5 miles of a public airport.
Transportation & Logistics Trump tariffs concern FedEx founder Fred Smith
Transportation & Logistics FedEx pilots picket outside company HQ
Business Memphis med-tech startup’s merger to help ‘realize ... mission at scale’
Sports
Memphis basketball to begin home-and-home series with Utah State
A road matchup with Utah State in February could provide Memphis with an opportunity to be tested before heading into the postseason.
Premium Spirit of Memphis At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl announces January date for 67th annual game
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Athletes from MUS, Lausanne named Players of the Year
Food
$15 Deal: Cedars’ mixed grill platter is a heap of protein
At Cedars Restaurant, they offer big portions that don’t sacrifice quantity for quality — and vice versa.
Suburbs
At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
Former Millington football player’s foundation is set to host a benefit golf tournament. It’s another small step in his mission to help those like himself.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Pride is on Beale, and ‘weird music’ is at Crosstown
This week, Juneteenth kicks off early, Just City gives us a reason to laugh and you can sip booze in a bookshop for a good cause.
Opinion
Opinion: Stop praying for peace and start investing in it
In this opinion piece, Memphis faith leaders call on city and county officials to fund community safety and well-being with a moral budget.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”