Family members, activists, protest Saturday arrest of four men
Protestors made familiar demands Saturday, chanting “no justice, no peace” and holding neon signs.
Mistaken identity leads to arrest of four, family says
A call to the Memphis Police Department resulted in the arrests of four men after what the family said was a case of mistaken identity that led to a physical altercation with police.
Showboats use late Kelley-to-Dillon pass to escape with win over Houston
Quarterback Cole Kelley and receiver Derrick Dillon combine for a late touchdown as Memphis beats the Gamblers and records its fourth straight USFL victory.
Tigers land another transfer receiver
Pittsburg State product Christian Carter is the fourth receiver who has announced plans to transfer to Memphis since the end of the 2022 season.Related content:
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Before moving to Florida, Curtis Givens III played for MUS. Now he’s back in Memphis playing the Nike EYBL tournament while being recruited by the Tigers.
New Tigers basketball coach is in transfer player’s life ‘for a reason’
“She took a chance on me, and ever since then, our bond grew stronger and stronger every single year,” new Tiger Ki’Ari Cain, who lost her mother last year, said of Coach Alex Simmons.
Memphis Allies mission to reduce gun violence expands to Orange Mound
The Youth Villages program has partnered with Renardo Baker, who was already embedded in the community, to reach out to the neighborhood’s most high-risk residents.
Suburban superintendents hope for increased county funds
Area school superintendents are closely watching Mayor Lee Harris’ wheel tax proposal, if approved the could see an increase in funding for capital needs.
‘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.
FedEx launches platform to help customers track CO2e emissions
The Sustainability Insights tool is designed to assist FedEx in its goal of reaching carbon neutral operations by 2040.
Seed funding: Nonprofits give free garden beds to about 100 homeowners
The Works and Big Green recently gave away 100 raised garden beds for free, complete with seeds, starters, a watering can, fertilizer and more than 60 pounds of soil.
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.
Artist restores Hernando’s historic signposts
With a steady hand and a brush tipped with black durable paint, Suzanne Cox is updating and clarifying some of Hernando’s historic street signs.
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.
Guest Column: Life-saving chemotherapy drugs are in short supply
“This shortage is causing oncologists to make difficult decisions. Treatments are being skipped and delayed, doses are being reduced, treatments plans are being changed, and sequences of usual treatment are being altered.”
Letter to the Editor: New Cordova high school could be the vo-tech school model for the 21st century
“Not all students want to go to college, but they need to get skills that will make them employable the moment that diploma is handed to them on their last day of high school.”
Movers & Shakers
Southwest Tennessee Community College, SRVS and Colliers announce promotions and additions.
Metro
The Early Word: Say bye to St. George’s Memphis, Smart and LaRavia
Shelby County Jail is packed, and Greater Memphis is getting more hot pot, more seafood and more burgers.
State Government TN lawmakers file bill challenging immigrants’ access to public education
Business
Inaugural UTHSC chair departs board to standing ovation
Former small-town dentist Dr. Phil Wenk was the CEO of Delta Dental, the only dentist to be inducted into the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame and led the UTHSC advisory board since its inception.
Food News In-N-Out in Memphis? Not so fast
Sports
Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies weren’t trying to ‘win a press conference’
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman talked about the deadline move that traded away Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia on Friday. Related content:
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Food
Sound Bites: Behind the scenes with food writer Joshua Carlucci
Josh Carlucci is on the podcast to talk about his South American travels, writing about food as a Memphis transplant and his endless quest for The Daily Memphian’s $10 Deals.
Suburbs
Mississippi immigration bounty-hunter bill dies
House Bill 1484, or the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program, was introduced by State Rep. Justin Keen, R-DeSoto County, at the outset of the legislative session.
Arts & Culture
Kash Doll to Keith Sykes: Five must-see shows for February
Also this month, two venues showcase local Americana and R&B musicians in new series and Stax Music Academy’s annual Black History Month show features Ant Clemons, Evvie McKinney and Corey Lou & DaVillage.
Opinion
Calkins: A story of friendship and basketball — and why the Memphis Tigers mean so much
Ninety-four-year-old Thelma Scott gave up her season ticket this year. But give up on her Tigers? Not a chance. The university gave her a life she couldn’t have imagined. And it is still giving her friends.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Behind the scenes with food writer Joshua Carlucci
Josh Carlucci is on the podcast to talk about his South American travels, writing about food as a Memphis transplant and his endless quest for The Daily Memphian’s $10 Deals.
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 6
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.