The best-kept secret of barbecue may be the VIPit Pass
You can do Barbecue, capital B, with the hoi polloi or, for $500, you can get a concierge experience to the festival with the VIPit crew.
Tragedy, failure, triumph: Showboats quarterback has experienced it all
Ten years ago, Cole Kelley was shot while driving and one of his passengers died. Five years ago, angry SEC fans booed him off the field. Today, he’s starting for Memphis in the USFL. The Memphis Showboats’ turnaround fueled by defensive takeawaysRelated story:
Judge pushes decision on release of more Tyre Nichols evidence
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on March 17 filed the motion to intervene in State of Tennessee v. Haley and the other defendants in the Tyre Nichols case.
Two rare Sumatran tiger cubs born at Memphis Zoo
Sumatran tigers are part of the Sunda tigers — a subspecies that existed across the Sunda Islands in Indonesia. The World Wildlife Fund estimates there are 400 left in the wild.
Six-week, citywide garden event begins with Cooper-Young
Over the next six weeks, garden enthusiasts will be able to visit hundreds of gardens at businesses, homes and organizations throughout the Memphis area.
Kendric Davis: ‘I’m a Tiger for life, so I’m grateful for that’
Former University of Memphis basketball star Kendric Davis spoke on a variety of topics during an appearance on 92.9 FM ESPN’s “Jason & John Show.”
Arlington not ‘throwing money around,’ board chair says
Arlington’s Board of Education chairman responded to remarks made by one of Germantown’s school board members in light of bumping custodial pay. Arlington and Germantown use the same custodial provider.
Lakeland approves first reading of fiscal budget with property tax hike
Residents could face a 15-cent property tax increase with the revenue covering the cost of a new YMCA and purchasing properties north of the Interstate 40 interchange.
MLGW streetlight proposal shines at second Bartlett fiscal budget workshop
LED streetlight conversion was a major focus during Bartlett’s second budget workshop ahead of next week’s final vote on the financial plan and property tax rate.
Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson were surprise guests at Memphis in May
Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson have teamed up to create a line of barbecue rubs, sauces and grill accessories. Where to taste test it? Memphis in May, of course.
Former Sam Houston kicker commits to Memphis
Former Sam Houston State kicker Seth Morgan made 15-of-21 field goals last season. He made all 14 of his extra-point attempts and completed 36 kickoffs with nine touchbacks as a sophomore.
Conaway: Memphis City Council — gutless against gunfire
“Instead of dealing with a deadly situation now — deadlier by the day — the council pushed a decision on the ordinances to a referendum in August of 2024 — more than a year from now.”
Swine time: Ms. Piggie Idol 2023 in pictures
Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip was on hand during the Ms. Piggie Idol competition on the second day of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Tom Lee Park on May 18, 2023.
Metro
Wanda Halbert leaves behind car title backlog, new clerk says
After a week in office, Shelby County Clerk LaSonya Hall says she has found dozens of crates of car titles and registrations awaiting processing — some dating back to June.
North Mississippi Desoto deputies face civil trial date for 2024 shooting
Business
Movers & Shakers: Memphis firm earns industry honor from Urban Land Institute
Also, Baptist Memorial Health Care announces a slate of leadership changes, and a bank and a law firm add new employees.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Nashville medical company buys second local property
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Levenson hits fourth homer in eight games as Memphis drops game two
The Redbirds bullpen allows seven runs in Wednesday afternoon loss to the Tides.
Memphis Tigers Football Huff says Tigers must play their ‘best game of the year’ against Boise State
Food
Wahlburgers takes over Pyramid dining operations
Wahlburgers Wild never closed, but its parent company, Wahlburgers, reclaimed management of its one-of-a-kind location earlier this year, along with the other dining operations, including the hotel’s breakfast and banquets.
Premium Reviews New Eats: Tiger football value meals
Suburbs
Arlington raises solid waste rate, eyes wastewater treatment facility expansion
Arlington residents will have a slight rate increase for sanitation service under an adjusted contract with Waste Pro.
North Mississippi Desoto deputies face civil trial date for 2024 shooting
Neighborhoods
Wahlburgers takes over Pyramid dining operations
Wahlburgers Wild never closed, but its parent company, Wahlburgers, reclaimed management of its one-of-a-kind location earlier this year, along with the other dining operations, including the hotel’s breakfast and banquets.
City of Memphis Orange Mound land trust breaks ground on first of a dozen new homes
Arts & Culture
Memphis interior designers reunite to launch studio
Interior designers Cameron Howell and Greg Baudoin are turning a Racine Street building into showroom, with plans to develop it into a resource center for the city’s design community.
Opinion
Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
John Covington says, “Beyond the incendiary rhetoric, the facts are straightforward: Tennessee Republicans wanted another Republican seat – and said so plainly.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Where MATA wants to go
By next summer, the Memphis Area Transit Authority hopes to have 56 new buses on the roads.