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
NextUp901 offers career prep and placement to Memphis youths
“I used to think that if one door closed, that was it. Now I know that if one door doesn’t work out, there’s always another one.”
Education Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says
Shelby County Special judge appointed in Sugarmon vandalism case
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: County commissioner goes to jail, and Halbert left a backlog
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Business
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
Premium Business Memphis library’s book sale returns without longtime partner
Premium Real Estate Local company buys Sycamore View Plaza
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Memphis firm earns industry honor from Urban Land Institute
Premium Real Estate Inked: Nashville medical company buys second local property
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Harris clubs first Triple-A homer in Memphis loss to Norfolk
Redbirds pitching allowed 27 runs to the Tides in the series’ first three games.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway focused on winning as Memphis athletic department rides momentum
High School Sports Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week
Memphis Grizzlies Cutting the cord: There is a new way to watch Grizzlies basketball on DAZN
Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger’s case dismissed, will not impact Memphis
Food
$15 Deal: Ciao Bella’s capellini Toscana
Roma tomatoes and roasted red peppers balance out a melange of briny artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and capers.
Premium Collierville French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
Suburbs
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
Music Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
Arts & Culture
She quit her job and shaved her head. Now, the era of indie rocker Keer is here.
Just a few years ago, Keerthana Manoj was working a nine-to-five with a pastime passion for music. Today, she’s a full-time musician with a debut EP, and it’s only the beginning.
Music Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Earlier this summer, pictures of black bears in Tennessee sparked a flurry of responses on social media.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Southwind holds off Lausanne
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Lausanne offensive lineman Roman Laster (58) and Southwind’s defensive lineman Gerrard Kaufman (12) as they battle on the gridiron and was taken by Greg Campbell.