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
Use-of-force expert testifies to conclude Day 5 of Tyre Nichols trial
Jared Zwickey, an expert in police training, said Tyre Nichols actively resisted arrest despite repeated blows, but the kicks and punches delivered to him were excessive.
Education As executive order looms, PBS chief, WKNO fans fear for educational broadcasting
Public Safety Forensic consultant, use-of-force of expert testify on Day 5
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Halbert mistake cost millions; Feagins wants to ‘take seats’
Business
Inked: Former Bed Bath & Beyond trades robes for liquor bottles
Plus, Midtown apartments sell for $3.1 million, and an urgent care clinic for pets is coming to the Bartlett area.
Premium East Memphis Oak Court Mall to face the wrecking ball
Premium Business Pool school: Mother-daughter team have taught kids to swim for decades
Premium Spirit of Memphis Former NICU patient returns to Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown as intern
Sports
Former Tiger Jared Harris transfers to Wyoming
Harris, a three-star recruit in the 2024 class from Silsbee, Texas, played more than five minutes in just one game.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis signs former UTRGV guard from transfer portal
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Koperniak, Lloyd lead Memphis over Louisville
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies make Tuomas Iisalo full-time head coach
Food
Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue closes
Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue has closed, leaving just the original location on Summer Avenue for those who love the eatery’s fish tacos or big sandwiches.
Suburbs
Millington girls basketball coach fired following investigation
On April 8, Jason Nichols was placed on administrative leave without pay and not allowed to attend any events on campus. Millington Municipal Schools began a formal Title IX investigation, which looked into sex-based discrimination.
Arts & Culture
Mellon Foundation gives $15M for emergency support of humanities councils
Tennessee Humanities will receive $200,000 for operations and an additional $50,000 to seed a challenge fund.
Opinion
Sanford: Taylor, White put MSCS takeover bill in spin cycle
After the Memphis-Shelby County Schools takeover bills failed to make it to the finish line, state Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, and state Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, changed their messaging.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.