Highland Street shooter charged
Jarrad Nathan, 26, is charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.Related stories:
After Highland Street shooting, City Council considers gun control legislation
Memphis City Council could contradict Tennessee state gun laws and pass ordinances that could ban assault weapons and permitless carry.
Mulroy: No other police officers will be charged in Tyre Nichols death
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said Tuesday that Preston Hemphill will likely not be charged in the death of Tyre Nichols.
Tuesday prep report: CBHS impressive in victory over MUS
Early goal gets the Brothers off and running in rivalry game.
Germantown Planning Commission denies Waffle House, OKs rezoning
Germantown’s Planning Commission denied a Waffle House on the south side of the suburb but favored a rezoning request on Poplar Pike.
County budget season hinges on property tax drop for wheel-tax deal
County Commission Budget Committee Chairman Michael Whaley talks about the proposed doubling of the county’s capital budget on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast.
Horn Lake swears in new planning commissioner
Clara Kirkley was appointed to replace planning commissioner Angie Little, who left the position to pursue bagpipe lessons, according to Kirkley.
One of two competing redistricting plans clears first hurdle
The plan approved Tuesday would create a Cordova council district. A second plan didn’t make it onto the Tuesday, May 2, agenda but will be back for a first vote in two weeks.
Report: Free agent Dillon Brooks will not return to Grizzlies
The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports that Dillon Brooks has been informed he will not be back with the Grizzlies next season.
Army Corps replaces 75-year-old river grader with 1 million pound machine
The new $22.5 million grader, delivered to its home port at Ensley Engineering Yard in Memphis in April, will service more than 950 miles of the lower Mississippi River, from Cairo, Illinois, to the gulf.
MSCS board to discuss ‘super search’ next steps on May 12
The board also is set to discuss its superintendent qualifications policy, which could decide the future of interim superintendent Toni Williams. Williams is currently a finalist to be the next permanent superintendent.
MPD stop of 18-year-old driver prompts calls for further reform
After a recent altercation between MPD officers and an 18-year-old driver, local activists are now calling for further police reforms.
DeSoto County OKs proposal for new garbage, recycling collection provider
Residents in unincorporated DeSoto County will have a new sanitation collection service later this year and with the new company comes a higher cost.
Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2023 offseason player rankings, Part 2
Chris Herrington counts down the eight most valuable members of the Memphis Grizzlies’ roster. Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2023 offseason player rankings, Part 1Related story:
Tigers Basketball Insider: Should Memphis be worried Jaden Bradley might soon commit elsewhere?
It’s been two weeks since Alabama transfer Jaden Bradley visited Memphis, but there’s no commitment or noise of one coming soon.
Arlington approves budget with no property tax hike
Arlington officials hope to hold the line on the current property tax rate last the town begins laying out the fiscal year budget.
Police issue warrant for Huey’s shooting suspect
Chase Harris, 19, is charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000, auto burglary, five counts of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.
‘We’ve got to stand up:’ Witness recounts one of two Sunday shootings at Memphis businesses
A shooting on Beale Street at 3:15 p.m. Sunday resulted in the injuries of two people, and a shooting at Huey’s Restaurant at 7:13 p.m. in East Memphis between a car break-in suspect and an off-duty officer resulted in the suspect being critically injured. Related story:
Miles away, years apart: When geography impacts destiny, everything plays a part
The almost 20-year difference between estimated life expectancies across Shelby County is a product of differences in food, education, crime rates and access to all sorts of resources.
Prep notes: With title already in hand, Collierville prepares for arch-rival
Dragons have secured the top seed in the district soccer tournament, but that all goes out the window when Houston visits for Wednesday’s regular-season finale.
Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2023 offseason player rankings, Part 1
Rather than having stars in their early 20s on rookie-scale contracts, the Grizzlies will be built on stars entering their mid-20s now on sizable deals. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis shows appreciation for Xavier Tillman Sr.Related story:
Shelby County Commission votes on tax rate changes, Wanda Halbert
Mayor Lee Harris is proposing dropping the rate, but the votes weren’t there. Meanwhile, another effort to take a possible step toward ouster proceedings against County Clerk Wanda Halbert came up short.
Inmate dies from breathing difficulties in Shelby County Jail
A corrections officers brought the inmate to Jail Medical for breathing difficulties at 5:45 a.m. Monday.
Memphis City Council pushes deadline with dual votes on redistricting options
The City Council has two very different options for redrawing its district lines for the October city ballot. Both plans are on the Tuesday, May 2, agenda for the first of three votes.
Metro
US Sen. Hagerty said Memphis public safety solutions must be long-term, ‘military buildup’ necessary in Iran
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty talked with The Daily Memphian about the Memphis Safe Task Force and President Donald Trump’s pledge to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.”
Education Memphis-Shelby County Schools sets 2026-27 academic calendar
Public Safety New trial appeal in Nichols case still pending, cross-appeals denied
Business
SweetBio rolls out new, longer-lasting wound product
SweetBio, a Memphis-based startup, has been providing wound care for patients nationwide. In recent weeks, they unveiled Apis — meant to help those with diabetes and those with more serious cases.
Premium Real Estate Local investor sees value in ‘unleaseable’ shopping center
Premium Health Care ‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Sports
FedEx St. Jude Championship unveils new ticketing option that includes food, drink
The Grounds+ plan comes after FESJC fans shared feedback on how to improve the experience at the PGA’s annual Memphis stop.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Injured players talk, so does LeBron James
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
Food
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops to open new scoop shop
The Scoop by Kaye’s Pints & Scoops doesn’t officially open until May, but the company is doing a pop-up Saturday, April 4.
Suburbs
MLGW plans renovation of Millington community office
The Memphis Light, Gas and Water community office in Millington will be closed several months for renovations.
Neighborhoods
Grind City Amp’s grand opening kicks off with a free concert
Grind City Amp’s official grand opening on Saturday, April 25, will feature a free concert of Memphis-area musicians, but you can catch another concert a few days earlier.
Arts & Culture
Pooh Shiesty detention hearing set in Texas
The Memphis rapper and eight others, including his father, were arrested after the FBI raided his Cordova home.
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
They fell in love with the Grizzlies on their first date. But after Monday’s game, they’re giving up their season tickets. And they’re not alone.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Injured players talk, so does LeBron James
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Memphis’ place in the reverse standings; players’ exit interviews, and the comments from LeBron James.