Jaren Jackson Jr. wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Jaren Jackson Jr. thought he should have won Defensive Player of the Year last season. He responded by taking his game to an undeniable level.
Tyre Nichols’ family to sue City of Memphis
The family of Tyre Nichols, the man who died after an encounter with Memphis police officers, will file a lawsuit this week against the City of Memphis.
Monday prep report: Riley Goodman pitches Brothers past Briarcrest
Junior strikes out 11 to lead CBHS past mistake-prone Saints in a key Division 2-AA region contest. Roundup of other key baseball and softball games from Monday.
Trolleys gone from two Downtown lines for nearly a decade
Nine years ago this month all trolleys stopped running following a fire on the Madison line. Nine years later, the Riverfront loop and Madison Avenue line are still down.
City halts unit aimed at reducing juvenile crime Downtown
The Memphis Police Department program would monitor curfew violations and “other criminal activities,” such as indecent exposure.
DeSoto County tax collector doubles down on effort to get paid more
DeSoto County tax collector Joey Treadway outlined some of the reasons he thinks municipalities in the North Mississippi county should pay for his services outside of the salary he collects from the county.
Shelby County Commission buys land for Cordova fire station, approves Kerrville solar array
The commission took action on the two project as part of a light agenda Monday, April 17. Meanwhile, the county continues to search for another fire station site in southeast Shelby County.
‘Be Like Mike’: MLGW honored fallen lineman Michael Stewart
“Mr. Stewart was admired for his warmth and compassion,” Graves said. “So much that community members created T-shirts urging people to ‘Be Like Mike.’”
Two Memphis mayoral candidates top fundraising. Then there’s everyone else
The campaigns for several would-be Memphis mayors as well as close observers of the crowded race believe it’s going to take between $800,000 to $1.2 million to win the city’s highest office.
Herrington: With Ja Morant a question and Anthony Davis dominating, Grizzlies face tough Game 2 test
If Ja Morant’s injury wasn’t the story of the outcome of Game 1, it’s still the lead story for the rest-of-series outlook. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis ‘disappointed,’ ‘p----- off,’ by Game 1 effortRelated story:
FedEx celebrates 50th anniversary with a day of service
Monday’s drive marked the beginning of a new era of giving for the logistics giant, after reaching its 50 million goal early in February.
FedEx at 50: She runs cargo by night, her own dream by day
This fall, Keishuna Williams will receive her master’s degree in business administration, a fitting footnote for a woman who, as a high school senior, was accepted into 52 colleges. She had millions in financial aid offers but, without a full ride, had little chance of going to college.
FedEx at 50: Memphis man followed his father into FedEx cockpit
After being hired by FedEx as a pilot, Anthony Glenn flew with his father on a FedEx crew. One day, he might be able to do the same with his daughter.
FedEx at 50: The courier without a route of his own
Jacob Tucker knows 15 local FedEx routes by memory and can do another 15 with some digital assistance. He might even know your name.
FedEx at 50: She supports medium-volume shippers from home
Katrina Carrigan’s job is smoothing the path for people across the country who ship up to 499 packages a day.
Etowah dinners showcase out-of-town chefs and a sense of place
The dinners, which are being held quarterly, bring chefs to Memphis to provide their own answer to the question: What does this season, right here, taste like?
Bartlett Breakfast Factory/Chef Flavas opens, with two restaurants in one
Co-owner Christopher Moore appeared on the Food Network’s “Chopped” show in 2019. He and his wife are embarking on their second restaurant venture together.
Bartlett High School football coach Lance Tucker is leaving
One of the area’s top football programs will have a new coach in 2023.
Vote for the high school athlete of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Arlington, Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, Harding, Hutchison, MUS, St. Agnes, St. George’s, Tipton-Rosemark and White Station are up for consideration this week.
Daily Memphian track and field honor roll
Here are the top performances by Memphis-area TSSAA track and field athletes through Saturday, April 15 meets.
Metro
Barking up the right tree: Local animal rescuers praise nominee for MAS head
City officials made a rare move to nominate a new director of Memphis Animal Services with a background in grassroots animal-rescue work.
Public Safety Harris signs ‘Mandela Rules’ to limit solitary confinement
City of Memphis City names new director for Memphis Animal Services
Update Public Safety Alleged trespasser was ‘angry’ with Mayor Young
Business
Downtown businesses receive $119K for renovations
Downtown business owners received money to renovate their properties with plans for a liquor store, cafe and possibly more.
Real Estate Vacant Downtown building gets $200,000 loan for revitalization
Premium Real Estate Carhartt opening first store in Memphis
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Buckley: Ja Morant has company in ‘dat 901.’ Tiger coaches join Memphis defense team.
Tigers coaches face questions regarding safety in Memphis on the recruiting trail.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis to open 2025 Baha Mar Championship against top team
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Goodbye to Desmond Bane, a ‘real dude’ who represented Memphis well
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: Ja Morant stuck up for Memphis. Now, how about you?
Food
Table Talk: Why complain when you can get it fixed instead?
What does one do when a carry-out meal isn’t quite up to snuff?
Suburbs
Bartlett chamber under fire from city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Alderman David Reaves, a Bartlett business owner, wants some assurances from the suburban Chamber of Commerce before steering the city’s annual donation to the group.
Arts & Culture
Fire damages historic theater on Beale
When it opened, the theater was a prominent stop on the “Chitlin’ Circuit.”
Opinion
Herrington: After Bane deal, trade market is wide open for Grizzlies
The Demond Bane trade instantly reframes the Grizzlies’ summer from one with limited means to add players to one with theoretically unlimited means. Who are some of the players the team may go after? Potential Grizzlies targets with first-round draft pick, if they don’t trade itRelated content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Breaking down the Desmond Bane deal
With Bane headed to Orlando, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the haul of players and draft picks the Grizzlies got in return.
Games
Word Flower: June 17
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.