Gov. Lee, other TN leaders hope for gun safety laws in summer special session
During a visit to Memphis, Gov. Bill Lee said a special legislative session, likely this summer, will consider several options from him and legislators of both parties.
Wednesday prep report: Collierville-Houston draw sets up rematch in district semifinals
Results leaves Mustangs as the fourth seed for Tuesday’s semifinal matchup at Collierville.
Memphis NAACP criticizes Tennessee’s inaction on gun violence
“Here again it underlines and highlights the issue that’s going on ... here in Tennessee,” said Van Turner, president of the NAACP Memphis branch. “The inaction of our legislators has jeopardized ... many more lives to come.”
City Council member Michalyn Easter-Thomas’ seat could be in jeopardy
Michalyn Easter-Thomas, a member of the Memphis City Council, could lose her seat after taking a job with the Memphis River Parks Partnership this week.
Nichols autopsy results indicate blunt force trauma, according to attorneys
The autopsy report has not yet been released to the public, but Nichols’ family was briefed on the results Wednesday by Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.
Memphis startup gets grant for biodegradable contraceptive implant
Hera Health Solutions, a local pharmaceutical device company, has won a Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Science Foundation.
Memphis lands commitment from UCF transfer guard
Jayhlon Young averaged 4.5 points, 2.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game last season at Central Florida.
Kendric Davis receives invite to NBA G League Elite Camp
The former Memphis Tigers star guard will have an opportunity to showcase his skills in front of NBA and NBA G League scouts, coaches and front-office executives.
Herrington: What Dillon Brooks meant to Memphis, and why he’s gone
Some much-needed perspective to Dillon the Villain’s exit from the Grizzlies following six seasons with the NBA franchise.
Former Memphis Tigers find new homes
So far, five total players from coach Penny Hardaway’s squad have opted to enter the transfer portal ahead of the May 11 deadline.Related stories:
Memphis Restaurant Association seeks answers to city’s crime problem
The area’s restaurant association wrote an open letter Wednesday to the city and county mayors about crime in a “cry for help,” according to the group’s president.
First it was COVID and restrictions; for restaurateurs, now it’s parking lot crime
As thieves target restaurant parking lots, many restaurateurs feel like they are largely on their own when it comes to protecting their guests.Related story:
Falls Building owners seek tax incentives to repurpose historic landmark
New York-based Left Lane Development LLC will ask the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Revenue Finance Corp. for a 12-year PILOT for the redevelopment project.
Annesdale property sold; plans include new townhomes
The Annesdale Mansion is the fifth historic property bought by Memphian Bill Townsend.
DeSoto Christian Academy students turn trash into treasured art
Using information they learned through their studies, students at DeSoto Christian Academy built mini versions of various themed structures.
Horn Lake Police Chief Troy Rowell to retire
A lifelong Horn Lake resident, Rowell, who became chief in 2017, intends to move out of state upon retiring.
Group that funded 2023 mayor’s race poll identified, plans another one
The Greater 901 Initiative, a political action committee, was identified as the group paying for the earlier poll in an email sent out Tuesday evening.
Top Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker in Memphis to ‘work on things’
The beginning of 20-year-old rookie Jordan Walker’s career with the St. Louis Cardinals was so successful he tied an MLB record that had him eclipsing the likes of Roberto Clemente and Ted Williams. Even so, the Cardinals recently demoted him to Triple-A Memphis.
Table Talk: A big whiskey dinner and an East Memphis restaurant to open
DJ Naylor ups his game with the launch of the Bog’s Whiskey Dinners, Belle Meade Social opens next week and the GPAC Fried Chicken Fest is back May 13.
St. Agnes senior Caroline Weems acing her bar exams
In a sport where failure is always waiting at the next level up, Caroline Weems motivates herself to be Tennessee’s best.
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.
Tigers Football Insider: Punter Joe Doyle built strong relationship with Houston Texans
Former Tigers punter Joe Doyle felt confident in his chances of signing an undrafted free agent deal with the Houston Texans.
Miles away, years apart: Air pollution steals time from Black communities
Air pollution is a global issue when it comes to longevity. In Shelby County, there are five air monitoring sites but not one in southwest Memphis, where residents have some of the area’s lowest life expectancies.
Hernando aldermen vote to close part of McIngvale Road, buy Civic Center
A lane of McIngvale Road in Hernando will be closed to traffic soon as construction begins on the new Hernando High.
Inked: An adaptive reuse project in the Edge; The Falls in Arlington updates
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Design Review Board will consider exterior renovation plans for the single-story masonry building at 405 Monroe Ave.
Metro
Make-A-Wish child will swim with ‘piggies and sharkies’
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament is the largest donor event to Make-A-Wish Mid-South outside of events curated by the nonprofit.
Spirit of Memphis Local stars shine bright at high school theater awards
Public Safety Trial date for Ezekiel Kelly delayed
Bartlett TBI identifies man killed in Bartlett police shooting
Business
Make-A-Wish child will swim with ‘piggies and sharkies’
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament is the largest donor event to Make-A-Wish Mid-South outside of events curated by the nonprofit.
City of Memphis EDGE allocates $200K for South Memphis
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant offering Memphis to Knoxville nonstop flights
Health Care County closes on last land needed for new Regional One Health hospital
Sports
Lausanne, White Station win on final day of tennis
Noor Sandhu wins an all-Lausanne girls singles tennis state final in Division 2-A. Emma Wang ends a 10-year title drought for White Station in winning the girls singles title in Division 1 Class AA.
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Dominating Collierville repeats as AAA girls champion
High School Sports Spring Fling: Thursday’s best; Friday’s schedule
Premium Germantown Buckley: The night Redbirds manager Ben Johnson answered a special call
Food
What to Order: Fawn’s braised short rib is a tender bite of heaven
The smoky, salty octopus pepperonata was a close second.
Suburbs
TBI identifies man killed in Bartlett police shooting
TBI’s investigation into the shooting is still ongoing, at the request of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.Related content:
Arts & Culture
Next GPAC director must understand ‘the Germantown way’
Germantown will likely hire its next executive director from within. The opening comes as Paul Chandler takes the top position at Memphis River Parks Partnership.
Opinion
Opinion: On xAI, ‘Memphians deserve honesty’
“Air pollution doesn’t know borders. It doesn’t stop at the state line. Running dozens of polluting turbines at this location would threaten air quality for families in South Memphis as well as those in Southaven.”
Podcasts
SunAh Laybourn on Asian American culture and history in Memphis
SunAh Laybourn’s desire to highlight the culture and history of Asian Americans in Memphis has brought, in part, the extensive range of local events happening during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Games
Word Search: Memphis movies this week
Can you solve this week’s word search?