Rigged wiring kills four children in South Memphis apartment fire
A man has been detained after two 4-year-olds, a 6-year-old and a 2-year-old were killed in a fire in South Memphis.
DeAndre Williams seeks avenue for return to Memphis
The Tigers big man, who previously thought his college career was done, looks to gain an additional year of NCAA eligibility.
Burke’s Book Store’s original aluminum sign to make triumphant return
A neighbor saved the Burke’s Book Store aluminum sign from demolition heap. It spent the last 16 years on her back fence, and now it’s coming back.
MPD charges man wounded by officer during Tuesday chase
The man is charged with aggravated robbery, carjacking, two counts of aggravated assault on a first responder, employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony and evading arrest in auto.
Teen charged in death of ‘watermelon man’
John Materna, 76, died on Monday, May 29, two weeks after he was shot during a May 15 robbery while selling watermelons at Homer Street and Wayne Avenue in The Heights neighborhood.
Former Olive Branch Sephora employee files discrimination charge
A man hired by Sephora in Olive Branch has filed a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission saying the company unfairly dismissed him after discovering his 10-year-old criminal conviction.
This college coach is president of the Jaren Jackson Jr. ‘fan club’
Incarnate Word coach Shane Heirman has a special relationship with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s family. He believes “this is just the beginning” for the Grizzlies big man.
Germantown Middle principal to return to Collierville
Germantown Middle’s principal will go back to Collierville’s school district, where she previously taught sixth grade.
Table Talk: June festivals, parties and a ‘Fries & Wine’ event
At a new party this June, you can snack on McDonald’s fries while also sipping a glass of wine (or beer).
2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl date set
Executive director Steve Ehrhart said he’s thrilled with the scheduling details for Memphis’ postseason college football game, which is televised by ESPN.
Kickoff times set for four Memphis football games
The Tigers will start the 2023 season with three straight evening games. Former Tennessee defensive back transfers to Memphis Tigers Football Insider: Defense determined to gel, sooner than laterRelated stories:
A look at Memphis in May: most polled liked return to the river
Another Memphis in May International Festival is in the books, and most of the Daily Memphian readers who responded to a social media poll were happy with the return to the river.
Analysis: Herenton sounds a lot like another Memphis mayor — Strickland
In a crowded mayoral race where a plurality will win, the former mayor is staking his claim to being tough-on-crime.
After more stolen pipes found, Calvary organ restoration back on track
“I do keep telling myself that, 100 years from now, this will be another great Calvary story in the lore.”
Inked: NCRM, Tesla and Starbucks are all expanding in Memphis
In this edition of Inked, The National Civil Rights Museum expansion gets a foundation, Tesla will expand its charging station on Park Avenue and there will be a new Starbucks on Winchester.
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.
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.