Arlington school board backpedals on raising their own pay
The rare Saturday afternoon session comes after a week of controversy regarding pay increases for board members.
‘This race allows us to show off the assets of Memphis’
Runners power along the Mississippi for the Great American River Run as this year’s Memphis in May crosses the finish line.
Calvary Place to close after three decades
“When people think about Calvary, I want them to think these babies got good care and good love,” said Audrey Ivory, who’s worked at Calvary Place Child Care for more than 20 years. “I hope that people remember the legacy of Calvary as like a family...”
Showboats’ Derrick Dillon has ‘everybody in the area rooting for him’
The speedster from small-town Louisiana is now playing for Memphis of the USFL, and his 109-yard return for a touchdown left many in Franklinton talking.
Sheriff’s office must comply with subpoena in Morant case, judge rules
The suit comes from a July 2022 incident at the Memphis Grizzlies star’s home in Eads, where a pickup basketball game turned sour and allegedly resulted in an altercation between Morant and his guest, Joshua Holloway.
A timeline of accused Huey’s gunman’s recent arrests
Chase Harris, 19, has racked up charges for events dating back to December, and he also has a juvenile delinquent history that includes three alleged acts involving deadly weapons.
Bhan Thai buildings sold
As Molly Smith finalizes the end of Bhan Thai, new owners Thuan Pham and family percolate plans for a cafe.
Recipe Exchange: Frozen Mango Daiquiris
If it’s Memorial Day, summer must be here. And if summer is here, mango daiquiris must be in the freezer.
Spring Fling: Historic victory for Ranjay Arul part of huge local tennis day
Collierville senior threepeats in Class AA singles; two other individuals and two doubles teams also win gold on the final day of Spring Fling.
Arlington school leaders revisit raises after contentious exchanges
The Arlington school board will meet in a rare Saturday session to consider rescinding their increases approved after a week of testy communication between members.
Behind the Headlines: Reporter’s roundtable discusses Greenlaw Community Center
The change in position on enforcing a youth curfew and how Greenlaw Community Center might figure into that is among the topics discussed on a “Behind The Headlines” reporter’s roundtable.
Tigers recruiting targets Givens, Richmond home for Nike EYBL play
Curtis Givens III and Billy Richmond III are back in Memphis this weekend as top 100 2024 recruits.
Martin: Seven years after leaving Memphis, Josh Pastner hasn’t changed
Former Memphis Tigers coach answers questions about the past, the present and the future. “I’d like to live until I’m 120 years old,” Josh Pastner said.
Easter-Thomas promises Greenlaw won’t be used as detention center
Memphis City Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas recaps a community meeting she cohosted alongside Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis on Tuesday. She also details a plan of action.
Judge Melissa Boyd temporarily stepping away from bench due to illness
A senior judge is likely to be appointed to handle the court’s docket in Boyd’s absence.
Arlington High grad wins $10,000 award at 2023 Sports Emmys
An Arlington High sports journalist kick-started his college career with a scholarship awarded last week at the Annual Sports Emmy Awards.
Shelby County lags in children’s well-being, data shows
The report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth found Shelby County ranked low in health, education and economics.
The tale of Brady White — from Tigers football stardom to Showboats bench
The California kid set college career passing records at the University of Memphis. Then, he became a starting USFL quarterback. Now, he’s returned to being a backup but handling the setback professionally.
Trezevant students push for new high school, better resources
“We hear a lot of people say our Frayser community is important,” said Trezevant student Trinity Watson. “Now show it to us.”
Guest Column: Tennessee Career Academy offers path for future of schooling
“We are living in a time of an identity crisis for K-12 and higher education. The laser-focus on college preparation for all students in K-12 education, regardless of their interests or skills, led to mismatched priorities, frustrated families, and uninterested graduates.”
Guest Column: Find ways to support foster parenting and DCS
“Shelby County has plenty of stable, capable, caring adults with safe homes whose service to our community could make a big impact for a child, a family, or even the system as a whole.”
Opinion: Has Amazon encroached on the Adopt-A-School Program?
“With business giant Amazon adopting 20 schools in Memphis I am concerned that Amazon has encroached on Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ long-established Adopt-A-School program.”
Hutchinson: Think carefully before cosigning a loan
Cosigning for a child with no credit record to buy a first car may be a good decision; cosigning a credit card for a delinquent brother-in-law not so much.
From cucumber- to truffle-flavored Lay’s chips: A few ayes, a few hard nays
With 19 bags of assorted Lay’s potato chip flavors, four of us crinkled bags and crunched chips for a home and away Sound Bites and The Sidebar.
The horror of eating bad potato chips
Of the 19 flavors of Lay’s we tried, I could only score two of them as pretty good. And a few of them were, for lack of a better word, revolting.
Beyond barbecue: Finding the non-traditional in BBQ shops
Not feeling the ribs or a barbecue sandwich? It’s OK, we got you. Try some of these non-traditional dishes in barbecue restaurants.
MoSH executive director Kevin Thompson joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar
Kevin joined Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about how MoSH – which includes The Pink Palace, the Lichterman Nature Center and other facilities – weathered COVID as well as new developments at the museum.
Metro
Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
A former high school coach and youth minister at a DeSoto County church pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor, but her sentence was considered too lenient by District Attorney Matthew Barton.
Public Safety Two off-duty Memphis cops arrested for drag racing, department says
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Business
Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Prolonged eye contact, flashy watches, late arrivals and long pauses: The shipping giant returns to humor in new brand campaign.
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Sports
Hardaway pushes American Conference to schedule strategically
Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway wants American teams to play nonconference games that will help the conference.
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Food
What to order: Sushi for breakfast at Kitchen Laurel
Hold the wasabi and ginger, because all the cake roll needs is warm syrup for dipping.
Suburbs
Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
A former high school coach and youth minister at a DeSoto County church pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor, but her sentence was considered too lenient by District Attorney Matthew Barton.
Arts & Culture
Memphis music ‘all-stars’ unite for a bash
“You’re just not going to see all of these artists together in this way any other time.”
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s happening this week
On this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Awards and the unofficial beginning of the Tigers basketball season.