Gunman shoots and kills ex-wife, five others in Arkabutla, Mississippi
The Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance told local news outlets the killings occurred at a convenience store and two homes.
Rising Stars: Grizzlies’ Kenneth Lofton Jr. has ‘inertia,’ ‘immaculate’ touch
Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s Rising Stars teammates said he has physics on his side. The Grizzlies’ two-way player is confident his game is growing.
Friday prep report: CBHS, MUS wrestlers advance to state finals; basketball updates
Senior Ian McGehee looks to make history for MUS; CBHS sends three into championship matches. Also, updates on basketball tournaments and regular-season action.
Gershun Freeman’s family seeks Justice Department investigation
Gershun Freeman’s family members and their attorneys are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate his Oct. 5 death while he was detained at the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar Ave.
U.S Attorney Ritz takes oath in ceremony loaded with Memphis ties
Julia Gibbons, judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, administered the oath in a ceremony that included dozens of references to Ritz’ character, judgment and discipline.
Shelby County Bail Hearing Room hears its first six cases
The hearing room is a result of a court order that followed the American Civil Liberties Union and local advocacy groups threatening to sue Shelby County government for its bail and pretrial detention practices.
Memphis coach Kerrick Jackson starts his tenure with a 7-4 win over Samford
The Tigers opened against Samford on Friday, Feb. 17, with a new head coach, a newly renovated FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field and several new players on the roster.
Mount 12Skii: At All-Star weekend, Nike makes Ja Morant center stage
Nike constructed a 30-foot mountain-like sculpture in the heart of Salt Lake City to host a pop-up shop for Ja Morant’s signature shoes and other Morant-themed merchandise.
Martin: Memphis gets a crack at Houston on Sunday. My advice? Punt
Go ahead, take the loss, and wait for brighter days. Most importantly: Show Houston nothing in the process.
As pollution from Ohio train wreck heads downstream, communities wonder about their water
A plume of chemical contaminants is traveling along the Ohio River at about one mile per hour and will eventually enter the Mississippi River.
Civic leaders call for Justice Department inquiry into MPD
Twenty-three Memphis leaders say the death of Tyre Nichols indicates deeper problems with the police department, and criticizes Mayor Jim Strickland’s administration. Five officers indicted in Tyre Nichols' death plead not guilty to murder Ex-SCORPION officers transferred to MPD’s Organized Crime UnitRelated stories:
Anastasia Vergos’ big Greek life was full of love, family and food
Tasia Vergos, the widow of Rendezvous founder Charlie Vergos, came to Memphis for an arranged marriage and lived a long life in her adopted city.
Calkins: It was a massive Memphis win — and maybe the craziest one ever.
The Memphis Tigers lost Kendric Davis to injury, lost 24 turnovers and somehow still managed to beat Central Florida Thursday night. It may not have been the most important win in Memphis history. But it was unlike any that have come before.
Hall of Fame announcer, Memphis native Tim McCarver dies at 81
McCarver, a CBHS graduate, who became an All-Star catcher and World Series champion for the St. Louis Cardinals and a Hall of Fame Major League Baseball broadcaster, died Thursday, Feb. 16.
Social Club: Mo Bamba nicknames LeBron James, Anthony Davis ‘Three 6’
Plus, Moneybagg Yo plans a Memphis lounge.
Conaway: The Earthquake Open and having fun saving Memphis things
“I firmly believe if Thomas (Boggs) was still with us, the Greensward parking controversy would have been solved over two beers and a burger.”
TD Bank plans community ‘impact’ after First Horizon merger
TD Bank’s agreement includes a commitment to open 25 new physical bank branches in marginalized communities and a pathway to enable affordable home ownership by increasing residential mortgage loans.
Lakeland seeks third TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a third TIF to enhance the northern gateway into the suburb from the Interstate 40-Canada Road junction.
Tuesday Morning to close six Memphis-area locations
Discount retailer Tuesday Morning is closing more than 400 of its stores, including several in the Memphis region.
Letter to the Editor: Two things to do to prevent gun thefts from cars
House Bill 1233 and Senate Bill 1029 — requiring people to attend a safety class if they fail to lock up guns in their vehicles or boats or if they don’t report gun thefts from a vehicle or boat within 24 hours — would be a small, but important, first step toward fixing the problem the Tennessee General Assembly created in 2021.
Metro
Photo gallery: AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade rolls down Beale
The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arkansas Razorbacks paraded down Beale Street Thursday, in anticipation of the 66th AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The game will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Update Education MSCS board chair says issues with Feagins can’t be overcome
Business
Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
After filming on “The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Challenge” wrapped in Pennsylvania, Vanessa West and Adrienne Myers met again — this time back home in Memphis over lunch at La Baguette.
Transportation & Logistics American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
Sports
Box score: Grizzlies 155, Raptors 126
NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 at FedExForum in Memphis.
Update Memphis Grizzlies O Canada!: Grizzlies set franchise record for points vs. Raptors
Food
$10 Deal: Quinoa at the Complicated Pilgrim has layers of flavor
Complicated Pilgrim’s breakfast bowl proves quinoa isn’t boring; it’s just waiting for someone to show it a little love.
Suburbs
Public documents on Harvest plane crash released, final report imminent
Hundreds of pages of investigative reports on the 2023 plane crash that killed four members of Harvest Church in Germantown are now public, including official interviews, expert accounts on the aircraft and wreckage and more.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: ‘Holiday Hangover’ cure and Alex Chilton’s birthday bash
This week, watch Arkansas battle Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl, go into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci and ring in 2025 with parties all over the city.
Opinion
Opinion: A call for solutions and community empowerment
“While I agree that our police department can and should improve, the real question for me is this: Will a Federal Government consent decree yield the true results our community is seeking — will it make Memphis better?”
Podcasts
Memphis mayor plans task force to address police reform
Paul Young offered more detail in a Behind The Headlines interview on what’s next for MPD after a scathing federal report into the department’s policies and practices.