School board member resigns
“This is the highest level of ignorance I have ever been a part of and for my own health I can’t be a part of it anymore,” MSCS vice chair Sheleah Harris said. Related story:
MUS two-sport standout Dion Stutts dies
The two-sport rising senior was committed to play college football at Arkansas.Related:
Memphis City Council rejects plan to create Cordova-centric district
The plan voted down would have created a Cordova-centric council district. The defeat leaves in place a set of minimal changes ahead of the October Memphis ballot where nine of the 13 council members are seeking re-election.
‘I know I can play’: Former Tiger Franklin looks to prove himself in Serbia
Damaria Franklin’s arduous basketball journey now takes him to Serbia. Tigers Basketball Insider: What are the chances the NCAA grants DeAndre Williams an extra year?Related story:
New Fino’s to open in Germantown — and it will have doughnuts
Fino’s Corner Market will open at the current location of Happy Glaze Donuts, 7781 Farmington Blvd. in Germantown.
Inside the tentative FedEx pilots contract
Overall, the preliminary agreement has a combined $3.8 billion in value, a more than 37% increase from the current contract.
‘They’re upset about 10%’: Proposed Memphis tax hike draws worry from some council members
The council took no vote on the tax hike and could vote on it June 27.
Additional charges revealed for teen accused in ‘watermelon man’ killing
Juvenile Court Magistrate Judge Mitzi Pollard read the additional charges during a Tuesday hearing and set a new hearing date.
Opinion: Buster’s co-owner asks local officials ‘to get a handle on this crime’
Buster’s Liquors & Wines co-owner Josh Hammond calls for local law enforcement to do something about Memphis’ crime after a recent burglary at his store.
Arkabutla Dam potential breach downgraded from ‘watch’ to ‘alert’
The downgrade to “alert” comes a week after a flash flood watch was lifted for the area in the wake of potential breach conditions identified last month
Orgill Customer Concept Center receives final approval
The hardware distribution company will have a new building east of its current headquarters in its “customer concept center.” The space will act as a showroom, similar to a conference center.
Changing teams: Public defenders drawn to prosecution
Experts say it’s common for attorneys to start in the public defender’s office and venture into other, potentially higher-paying jobs, like the district attorney’s office. It is also common for public defenders to make the move when a progressive district attorney, such as Steve Mulroy, is elected.
Herrington: Ja’s and Jaren’s divergent offseasons, Kobe in Memphis?
Chris Herrington sounds off on three current Grizzlies topics, including the NBA's impending Ja Morant decision.
Collierville considers large mixed-use development near its Walmart
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a 51-acre mixed-use development near Walmart Monday. The plan includes various residential types and a small shopping center.
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Collierville approves $273.7M budget, including increase in tax, utility rates
Collierville approved its budget Monday. The budget is the town’s financial plan for July 1 through June 30, 2024.
Qemist at forefront of Memphis’ burgeoning dance music scene
“When you think of dance music in the city — like, legitimate dance music, you see that we are now the beacons of what people are looking for in the dance community.”
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Memphis escapes severe wind damage, but freezing temps are on the way
About 9,800 MLGW customers were without power Sunday night, but Memphis escaped severe wind damage. Freezing temperatures are on the way and will last through Tuesday.
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Business
Movers & Shakers
Orion Financial, Reynolds and Bone & Griesbeck PLC, Alliance Healthcare Services and Jones Aur Commercial Real Estate announce promotions and additions.
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Sports
Santi Aldama to undergo arthroscopic procedure on right knee
Aldama “will undergo an arthroscopic procedure and receive an orthobiologic injection to address ongoing discomfort in the trochlear compartment of his right knee.”
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Food
Jittery from java? That’s that Grind City Coffee Xpo.
The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.
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Suburbs
A place where the game never ends opens in Bartlett
Garrison Gaming Hub is the latest such business to open in the Bartlett area, with extended hours for those interested in the hobby.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Oscars (finally) arrive, Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’
The Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” is the best 2025 film to skip Memphis screens entirely, Chris Herrington said.
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Opinion
Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
“Consumers have been scammed out of tens of millions of dollars in recent get-rich-quick schemes.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Podcasts
Spring sprung early — and with it, so does heightened Downtown security
Downtown Memphis Commission CEO Chandell Ryan talked on “Behind The Headlines” about an early spring on Beale Street and the city’s plan for enhancing safety.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Whitehaven beats Houston
Today’s puzzle is from the Region 8-4A tournament game between Whitehaven and Houston high schools and was taken by Greg Campbell.