Trains derailed at least 35 times in Shelby County since 2018
Federal government data shows train derailments have been fairly common in Shelby County over the past five years.
Political Roundup: Mayoral candidates discuss police director’s future at forum
Two contenders for Memphis mayor say they have already decided they will not keep Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis as Memphis Police director if they are elected.
Heat snap Grizzlies winning streak with blowout
The Heat shot 59.8% from the floor and 44.8% from the 3-point line to run away from the Grizzlies in a dominant win. Related story:
Herrington: Morant’s coming back. Let’s hope he’s ready.
This is perhaps the biggest young star in the NBA, subject to a league gun investigation twice in five weeks. It’s a red alarm issue far beyond Memphis.
Ja Morant expresses remorse in ESPN interview, return plans in place
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins addresses what’s next for the team’s star point guard. Ja Morant suspended eight games by NBA, can return to team March 20Related story:
‘The future is arriving very quickly’ for MLGW
The utility already has a five-year, $1 billion infrastructure investment plan, but if Shelby County is to be prepared for a rapidly changing energy market, MLGW President Doug McGowen said they need to think further ahead.
What to look for in Memphis’ NCAA Tournament 1st-round game against FAU
While some on the outside are already looking ahead, Memphis knows it can’t skip steps. The No. 8 seed Tigers are focused on preparing for No. 9 seed FAU ahead of Friday’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup.Related story:
Preservation groups call for Council review of plans to keep Coliseum
The call comes as Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland has called for a $52-million, 10,000-seat soccer stadium to be built on the city-owned land where the Coliseum now stands.
Memphis transfers make spring football practices vital
Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield no longer considers the Tigers a young team. Many of the veterans, however, are still first-year players for Memphis.
Amendment to give third graders another route to fourth grade passes Senate committee
A new state bill working its way through the state legislature would provide options for deciding when to implement the third-grade retention process. Amendment to controversial third grade law passes first legal hurdleRelated story:
Collierville eyes 13 acres near water treatment plant
Collierville officials are looking at 13.7 acres in the northwest portion of the town near the wastewater treatment plant and Robbins-Halle Nature Preserve.
Table Talk: Elvis and Mario at Cocozza, Breakfast for Dinner, a gala and more
Cocozza gets new artwork, 901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ is opening, a fancy gala is coming up and you can get your tickets today for next month’s Breakfast for Dinner at First Congo.
Hardaway responds to criticism from Jeff Goodman on ESPN radio show
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway felt criticism from Stadium’s Jeff Goodman was unwarranted. Final Four Memories: The Tigers experienced March Madness before it was a thing Memphis aims to ‘shock the world’ as it opens NCAA Tournament play Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis’ group of transfers have already accomplished main goalRelated stories:
Memphis International to offer flights to Raleigh-Durham
Avelo will be the only airline offering nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which serves Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding Research Triangle region of North Carolina.
Final Four Memories: The Tigers experienced March Madness before it was a thing
Larry Finch, Larry Kenon helped Memphis State beat South Carolina and Kansas State to make it to St. Louis in the 1972-73 NCAA Tournament.
‘Memphis 101’ gives crash course on the city’s history and influence
Memphis natives and newcomers shared a night of history, culture and networking Tuesday, March 14, at ‘Memphis 101,’ an interactive presentation at the Penny Hardaway Hall of Fame at 570 Normal St.
East holds off Dobyns-Bennett to advance in Class 4A
Alijah Curry scores 20 points and East tightens up on defense after the first quarter to knock off last year’s state champions.
Overton puts away McMinn County to advance to 4A semifinals
Wolverines respond to McMinn’s third-quarter run. Jordan Frison leads with 27 points.Related story:
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis is gearing up for spring camp
Memphis is preparing for a season that needs to produce more wins than it did the last two seasons.
Metro
Here’s who is on the panel that will hear the federal redistricting cases
Three judges have been selected to preside over the constitutional challenges to Tennessee’s new congressional map.
North Mississippi There’s an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County
Public Safety Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed
Public Safety State prosecutors, civil rights attorneys argue over bail statute
Spirit of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air
Business
Horseshoe Tunica operator closer to $17B merger
Caesars Entertainment, which operates the Horseshoe casino in Tunica, is being acquired by a Houston-based entertainment company for $17.6 billion.
Health Care Methodist hospital back to normal admissions, surgeries after early morning transformer fire
Premium Business Chef Flavas’ Bartlett location caught fire, but Downtown is ready for business
Spirit of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air
Premium Real Estate Inked: Downtown’s The Daily News building has a new owner
Sports
Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
University of Memphis basketball summer workouts start June 2. Prized Briarcrest product Fred Smith Jr. will indeed be among the participants, his father told The Daily Memphian.
Update Memphis Grizzlies NBA Lottery reform passes despite Grizzlies objection
Memphis Tigers Football Key senators look to break college sports logjam in Congress with bipartisan bill
Premium High School Sports After highs and lows, Duron Sutton finds renewed purpose at Germantown
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: The Grizzlies have a decision to make at No. 3. It might be an easy one.
Food
$15 Deal: Harry’s three-topping pizza
Head to Harry’s Italian Restaurant, owned by the family behind Olympic Steak & Pizza, for this $15 deal available on Thursdays.
Premium Business Chef Flavas’ Bartlett location caught fire, but Downtown is ready for business
Suburbs
There’s an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County
There are more than 250 registered sex offenders in DeSoto County. Now, a new app allows residents to track offenders, get alerts if their child is contacted by someone on their watch list and more.
Public Safety Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed
Arts & Culture
Eat spaghetti gravy at Italian Fest, and dance to Italo disco at Wiseacre
In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Discovering ‘Backrooms’, reliving ‘Summer of Soul’
Opinion
Opinion: ‘A garden is the remedy to the human condition’
“Gardening is a chance to connect with something basic, even primal. It’s dirty work, literally, but it puts us in touch with the most fundamental elements of nature from which we all came and depend on for sustenance, beauty and sensory pleasure.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: People — not dogs — have created our stray problem
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air
On Friday, May 22, CBS Radio News ceased broadcasting after nearly a century. But this story is as much about Bill Dries as it is about CBS Radio.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: How the Grizzlies draft lottery chances could change
Games
Sudoku: May 27
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?