New mayoral poll shows Bonner, Herenton, Turner in lead, Young gaining
The poll showed Van Turner and Floyd Bonner tied with about 15.9% of the vote. Willie Herenton trailed them at 13.9%, and Paul Young had 12%.
Ja Morant statement: ‘I’m committed to continuing to work on myself’
Ja Morant’s statement comes hours after NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was “shocked” to see the social media video that circulated online over the weekend. Herrington: Four thoughts on the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant problemRelated content:
‘I was shocked:’ NBA commissioner addresses video of Ja Morant
In an interview with ESPN, NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke about the latest suspension Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant could be facing.
Myron Lowery stunned by council move to take clerk’s office off October ballot
A year ago, council members spoke privately with their attorney about an issue in the city charter. The resulting step to change the clerk’s office only surfaced the day before Tuesday’s council session. City Council isn’t taking a stand on residency in mayoral raceRelated story:
Judge rejects Brian Kelsey’s request to withdraw guilty plea
Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey’s criminal campaign fraud case will not proceed to trial after a Middle Tennessee judge Tuesday rejected his request to withdraw his two guilty pleas.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board chair to meet about activists’ ban
The chair of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board will meet with community leaders May 22 to discuss the recent ban that was placed on several local activists after a special board meeting Tuesday, May 9.
Barbecue Contest still cooking at Tom Lee Park
Despite the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest’s smaller scale, Tom Lee Park was active Tuesday afternoon with contestants building booths and hauling in grills and smokers.Related story:
Stolen truck with Calvary’s organ parts found, but many pipes still missing
The 26-foot Penske truck, loaded with 2,000 pipes from Calvary Episcopal Church’s organ, was stolen over the weekend. Calvary lost 2,000 organ pipes in rental truck theft over weekendRelated story:
MPD to interact with the community through town halls, podcasts
The initiatives are part of an effort to address the issue of crime in Memphis and discuss solutions to move the city forward, according to a press release.
Memphis needs development at Liberty Park, but Cooper-Young worried about competition
The City of Memphis needs new development within the Liberty Park Tourism Development Zone to begin paying the debt on projects such as The Memphis Sports and Events Center. The problem: The city hasn’t collected a dime of the financing yet.
City Council may set aside $150,000 for indigent, elderly in Environmental Court
Shelby County Environmental Court wants to create a fund that would help indigent and elderly people remediate blight on their property. Dumpster tire: Blight group’s ideas roll at Memphis City CouncilRelated Story:
Southaven OKs designs for Landers Center hotel, Agri-Education Center
The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved designs for the projects, including a new Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel, which will be part of the Landers Center expansion.
Collierville Schools poised to purchase former University of Memphis building
The University of Memphis Collierville Center is owned by the suburb. The town is looking to sell the building to the suburban district for its central offices.
Home field advantage: Houston High opens $4M softball complex
Houston High school’s softball team now has a base to call their own.
‘Grounded’ program inspires teen mindfulness, peace work
A Memphis documentary, “Me and the Light,” inspired the school curriculum Grounded that has touched hundreds.
Students’ flying skills take off in school vs. school drone competition
Memphis-Shelby County Schools students gathered Tuesday morning in the Middle College High School gym to show off their drone piloting skills and race the hovercrafts for some friendly competition.
Memphis City Council members strategize gun control measures
Council attorney Allan Wade says the council can put gun control measures on the ballot. He expects they’ll be “inundated” with challenges. He wouldn’t rule out a court fight over whether they could override state law.
Crosstown Concourse’s newest deli is a bit mad but ‘in a good way’
A new deli-meets-grocery-store concept slated to replace Curb Market in Crosstown Concourse plans to mix classic sandwiches with more innovative options.
Martin: Penny Hardaway still has a roster to fill. But with whom?
A few names that Memphis has either already reached out to or that make sense for the Tigers. Tigers Basketball Insider: How much time does Memphis have to answer key roster questions?Related story:
Metro
XAI promised it would save billions of gallons of fresh drinking water every year by recycling wastewater. Now, that’s in doubt.
Ahead of SpaceX’s IPO, it would stand to reason the cost of a water-recycling plant may be essential to the long-term health of the Memphis Sand Aquifer, but it might not be essential to a company whose books could soon come under broader public scrutiny.Related content:
State Government TBI could get its own cold case unit
Business XAI Mississippi air permit appealed by SELC
Public Safety 2 more mass shooting victims file $15M suits against Youth Villages
Premium Spirit of Memphis Houston, we have a Hernando native: Matthew Ramsey is NASA’s Artemis II mission manager
Business
XAI Mississippi air permit appealed by SELC
Last month, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board approved an xAI subsidiary’s application to erect 41 natural gas turbines.
Business Elon Musk gives timeline on water recycling plant
Real Estate Board considers grants for Downtown improvements
Real Estate The Rambler hotel sold at auction
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight sets goals before going public June 1
Sports
Bartlett pitcher voted athlete of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Russell Randall as this week’s Daily Memphian spring-sports athlete of the week.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis made: Briarcrest standout Fred Smith Jr. says yes to Tigers
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers to wear FedEx sponsorship jersey patches
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball The transfer portal is open. Who might Penny Hardaway bring in?
Memphis Grizzlies Coward nears season high as Grizzlies fall to Nuggets
Food
$15 deal: Órale Tacos’ barbacoa huarache
At Órale, diners choose from a variety of toppings for their huarache, ranging from carne asada, carnitas, grilled shrimp, chorizo sausage or just vegetables.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jennifer Chandler’s pimento cheese biscuits
Suburbs
XAI Mississippi air permit appealed by SELC
Last month, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board approved an xAI subsidiary’s application to erect 41 natural gas turbines.
Music Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup
Arts & Culture
‘Crafting, it’s undervalued’ — but not at events like Art in the Loop
More than 8,000 people are expected to attend this East Memphis art festival.
Bartlett Let the good times roll: Bartlett Bayou Bash returns this weekend
Opinion
Opinion: DA Mulroy on criminal justice data and accountability
“Delays in handling cases, jail-intake processing delays, the “solve rate” for crimes, the repeat-offender rate — these are all worthy objects of emphasis ... . But they may not fit the right (so to speak) political agenda.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: ‘Violence interrupters’ seizing the moment?
For more than a decade, the City of Memphis has tried to quell gun violence by talking to potential victims or perpetrators before they make life-altering choices.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How Ballet Memphis finds ‘unique points of connection’ with audiences
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Just ducky
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of baby ducks at Metzer Farms and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.