Memphis vs. DeSoto sewer decision heads to judge
“That’s an entitled bunch there,” Bruce McMullen said to U.S. District Judge Mark Norris. “That holds no credibility at all. One person is on Earth, and the other is on another planet.”
MSCS delays action on future of cleaning services at district schools
Board members were to vote to rebid the current cleaning contract and award it to four vendors instead of one, or bring cleaning services in house. They didn’t.
MSCS board discusses ‘really hairy’ ban on activists
Five activists are currently banned from attending Memphis-Shelby County Schools board meetings; the school district says it is trying to set up a meeting with the activists to come to some sort of resolution.
FedEx says it has reached ‘tentative agreement’ with pilots union on new contract
Earlier this month, the FedEx ALPA Master Executive Council, the union which represents the pilots, announced its members had voted to strike if necessary to achieve a new labor agreement.
Memorial Day weekend sees 15 injured, two dead from gunshots
Those who died this weekend were a man at a Downtown Exxon gas station and a man in North Memphis. Two children, a 2-year-old and a 15-year-old, were among those wounded.
Suspect suffers non-critical injuries after police pursuit
Memphis Police officers were responding to a call about a carjacking of a Chevrolet Trailblazer in the 700 block of Eastern Drive.
MATA to continue $1.25 ride share service
The original service zone of Downtown and New Chicago was expanded to include Presidents Island and areas of South Memphis.
Memphis Parks’ outdoor pools set to open Saturday
The City of Memphis pushed back the opening of its public pools a week this summer, partly due to a nationwide lifeguard shortage.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Most of Memphis’ 2023-24 roster reporting early
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway and his staff are looking to get ahead of the game this season when it comes to building team chemistry.
Slow Down G’town: Germantown testing traffic calming measures
Two neighborhoods in northeast Germantown are the first to see a new traffic calming measure. If successful, the city could implement it in other neighborhoods.
UTHSC dedicates center for renowned nurse theorist Margaret A. Newman
The new center honors the legacy of internationally known nurse theorist Margaret A. Newman, a native Memphian and UTHSC alumna and former faculty member who died in 2018.
Herrington: Even amid Morant uncertainty, Grizzlies ‘all in’ era starts this summer
As Memphis embarks on the NBA offseason, it does so with once-unexpected notes of both certainty and uncertainty.
Buckley: Tigers to the Big 12 talk heats up. Again. Here’s what to root for.
Memphis has been identified as a target of the Big 12, but it has plenty of competition. Several factors would have to fall into place for the Tigers to make a move from the Group of Five to a Power 5 conference.
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid adds rooftop party series
Downtown Memphis has a new rooftop party series and a crystal skull may or may not be involved.
Five must-see shows for June 2023 (plus, a festival)
Folk singers who have lived around the country will take the Hernando’s Hide-A-Way stage, local hip hop and R&B acts will perform in a Green Room showcase and Drake comes home to the FedExForum.
New TCAT president prioritizes more night classes, dual enrollment
“I always use an analogy when people say this is not a ‘real college.' If your air conditioning unit stops working in the middle of the summer, are you going to call someone with a doctorate degree or are you going to call someone with an HVAC license?”
City Council Scorecard: Changing the city court clerk and tabling residency
The council scorecard looks at two key votes at the May 16 council session, both on issues connected to the October Memphis ballot.
Vehicle-detecting cameras placed across Shelby County
Cameras installed across Memphis and Shelby County can identify and alert law enforcement to vehicles connected to crimes, like missing person cases. Critics say the cameras, which are tied into a national network of surveillance, threaten the privacy of citizens.
On weekends, customers line up for this local baker’s brioche donuts
Cherie Canelas, a native of Miami, said her interest in baking was sparked in January 2021 when she stumbled upon a basic bread baking recipe.
Mississippi Republican candidate appeals decision to U.S. Supreme Court
Mandy Gunasekara’s effort to be on the August ballot for public service commissioner in Mississippi’s Northern District could be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Metro
‘Harder than it looks': Newcomers give curling a whirl at Mid-South Ice House
About 30 people showed up to the Mid-South Ice House Saturday to learn the ancient sport of curling, taught by members of the Mid-South Curling Club.
Premium Public Safety Crime victims’ safety net unraveling with continued cuts
Metro Storms bring strong wind, heavy rainfall but no major damage
Metro D.C. Scorecard: Federal government avoids shutdown
Business
Le Bonheur leader wants Heart Institute to be ‘center of excellence’
Dr. Bret Mettler is a new leader at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital’s growing Heart Institute, which boasts a slew of recently recruited pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons from around the country.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium East Memphis After the pandemic, this psychiatrist wanted to take a holistic approach
Real Estate Virginia-based firm bringing new senior community to Cordova
Sports
Herrington: Tony Allen took over and reminded Memphis why it loves him
“On and off the court, Allen turned being an NBA player into a kind of lunatic performance art, and in Memphis, he found a deeply appreciative audience.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: The Tigers may not have Tyrese Hunter. But they do have resolve.
Memphis Grizzlies Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies to 125-91 victory over Miami
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ AAC Tournament title game vs. UAB
Food
Rappers, a grocery company and a retiree rally behind Cxffeeblack
“Coffee brings people to the table,” Cxffeeblack founder Bartholomew Jones said.
Suburbs
Bradley Central races past Bartlett for Class 4A title
The Bartlett Panthers finish as state runner-up for the third consecutive season.
Arts & Culture
Rappers, a grocery company and a retiree rally behind Cxffeeblack
“Coffee brings people to the table,” Cxffeeblack founder Bartholomew Jones said.
Opinion
Opinion: Building a new jail won’t make us safer
Foster: “By prioritizing community investment, Shelby County can address the root causes of crime rather than perpetuating a cycle of incarceration.”
Podcasts
Memphis’ group violence-intervention program still work in progress
Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis talks on “Behind The Headlines” about getting group violence-intervention right by looking at Detroit’s approach, the pressure that comes with last year’s drop in crime and more.