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:
Penny Hardaway, Tigers relentlessly recruiting star guard as key call nears
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
Cory Booker visits Memphis
The U.S. senator from New Jersey sat down for an exclusive interview with The Daily Memphian before delivering the commencement address to the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law graduating class.
Public Safety Verdict ‘a slap in my family’s face,’ Tyre Nichols’ mother says at protest
Shelby County New body warehouse approved for southeast Shelby County
Premium Metro On Tom Lee Day, poets embody his spirit and his home becomes historic
Business
Delta launches nonstop flights to Austin
Delta is now offering eight destinations from Memphis and is working on a ninth.
Premium Food News Food Files: Desserts and dogs go together on Germantown Parkway
Premium Ford Megasite Ford tour shows BlueOval City rising in West Tennessee
Premium Food News Midtown TJ Mulligan’s to close with owner citing crime concerns
Sports
Collierville girls dominate sectional track meet
Khari Webb and the rest of the Dragons look like good bets for more Spring Fling success.
Premium Sports Tigers fall to Tulane, but still have a chance at AAC tournament
High School Sports ECS’ Truitt, St. George’s Winfield shine at D2-A Regional
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: A win and a loss in Charlotte
Food
$15 Deal: Kitchen Laurel’s sweet potato waffles
Kitchen Laurel’s waffles are topped with house-made candied walnuts, brown-sugar butter and black pepper.
Suburbs
Collierville girls dominate sectional track meet
Khari Webb and the rest of the Dragons look like good bets for more Spring Fling success.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: BBQ fest, Greek Fest, Jugfest and art that’s out of this world
This week, Memphis celebrates Tom Lee, Soul & Spirits celebrates smoked beer and Wiseacre is having the most metal pop-up shop ever.
Opinion
Calkins: Central High lights up the stage — and advances to finals in New York.
The Central High jazz band continued to blaze through New York, advancing to the finals of the Essentially Ellington contest. Said Ollie Liddell, the band’s director: “We play with the spirt of the city, man.”
Podcasts
Mulroy said Brent Taylor’s latest move is ‘face-saving bit of window dressing’
“There never was a case for removal or even investigation in the first place, and you don’t have to take my word for that,” Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy said on WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”