Neighbor claims to have seen unknown man walking with missing girl
MPD tweeted early Friday morning it had found human remains in the same area.
Former MSCS board member alleges ‘corruption’ as reason for resignation
Sheleah Harris, the former District 5 representative on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board, made a handful of allegations in a statement to media that was sent Thursday evening.
Pearson easily wins state House District 86 Democratic primary
In the low-turnout contest, Justin J. Pearson got better than 94% of the vote across 19 precincts, compared to 5% for challenger David Page.
City of Memphis to host hiring event in Puerto Rico
As part of the event, Memphis officials will look to recruit more police officers, as the department continues to hire toward its 2,500-officer target.
Memphis Tigers signee Mikey Williams’ preliminary hearing postponed
Williams’ preliminary hearing has been postponed and a new readiness conference date has been set.
Native American artifacts allegedly desecrated, stolen at Arkabutla Lake
The DeSoto County Museum curator says he’s been told some artifacts have since been stolen from areas of the Arkabutla Lake bed that have been drained recently.
ALSAC restructures, cuts 29 positions
ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, says it has laid off 29 of its 1,700 employees.
Decertification delayed against Hemphill in Tyre Nichols’ death
Action is delayed pending completion of a federal investigation. In the meantime, Hemphill will not be able to serve as a police officer anywhere in the state until he is removed from suspended status.
‘Titanic’ sets sail at Harrell Theatre, a first for a local Memphis cast
“Titanic” will set sail this week in The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre. It’s the first time a local theatre has taken on the production.
Methodist and BlueCross reach agreement
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare announced Wednesday, June 14, that it has reached an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee regarding its employer-based and marketplace coverage.
Chamber grant will help develop Memphis area’s STEM workforce
The initiative includes a focus on recruiting and supporting Black, Indigenous and other students of color, women and other underrepresented individuals as engineering program candidates.
Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on critical Memphis matters
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on DeAndre Williams’ eligibility battle with the NCAA, the chances of Malcolm Dandridge returning to the Tigers, Kendric Davis’ NBA Draft stock and more.
Martin: Former Tiger big man Joey Dorsey hopes to return to bench in official role
After finishing his first season on the coaching side of things at Memphis last season, Joey Dorsey talks about Penny Hardaway, last season and what his personal future holds.
Down one member, the MSCS super search continues. What’s next?
The Shelby County Commission is now also tasked with appointing a member to the board for the second time since October.Related story:
Grizzlies Insider: Who has Memphis worked out ahead of the NBA Draft?
The Memphis Grizzlies are not one of the NBA teams that releases draft workouts. Here is a list of players to reportedly work out in Memphis ahead of the draft.
DeSoto County Schools adopts annual budget
Several key pieces were included in the DeSoto County Schools annual budget approved Thursday, including school resource officers, along with classroom additions and new roofs.
FedExForum replacing Grizzlies practice court, broadcast systems
But there was no discussion of ongoing negotiations between the Grizzlies and the city for planned FedExForum renovations and a new lease.
Hernando skate park opens expansion with free clinic, expert demos
Grants and city donations contributed to an expanded skate park, which holds a grand opening event this weekend in Hernando’s Renasant Park.
The To-Do List: Black Pride, Puppy Pride and Juneteenth weekend
This week, cult classic “Halloween III” is set to music, the Memphis Botanic Garden celebrates 70 years and Zora Neale Hurston’s life story takes center stage.
Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Collierville standout repeats
Ranjay Arul ended his high school career with a history-making performance in Murfreesboro. His coach and Lausanne’s title-winning doubles team are also recognized.
$10 Deal: Loaded fries from Red Bone’s Turkey Legs
These fries, found at the permanent pop-up inside Carolina Watershed, are some beautiful place on the spectrum between poutine and nachos.
High school recruiting tracker: Memphis-area college football commits/signees
A look at Class of 2024 college football commits and signees from Memphis-area high schools.
DeSoto County sheriff race a top-dollar campaign
The Republican Primary for DeSoto County sheriff is becoming a high-priced affair with both Michael Lee and Thomas Tuggle raising substantial funds in their campaigns for the office.
Metro
MPD touts overall crime at 25-year low
The Memphis Police Department reported in July crime was down 20% overall compared to the same point in 2024. At the time, other major cities were also seeing declines.
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
City of Memphis Council puts brakes on vote to stop Regional One Health rebuild
Premium Education After funding went to private school vouchers, Lakeland looks for ways to pay for special education
Business
Control of MATA money goes to city trust
The trust controlling city funding to the Memphis Area Transit Authority is the result of discontent by City Council members as well as the City of Memphis administration about the bus system’s interim leadership.
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Premium Real Estate Is third time the charm for the 33 acres of ‘opportunity’ in Germantown?
Premium Business Downtown nightclub Rumba Room has a new salsa partner — and it’s a breakfast burrito spot
Sports
Memphis hasn’t narrowed down a go-to receiver. For coach Ryan Silverfield, that’s not a problem.
Five different receivers have three catches or more after the first two games. That receivers’ room is producing by committee, and Ryan Silverfield says the variety is a positive. Related content:
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Food
What to order: The Genre’s lamb with pasta
The Genre is the kind of spot where folks may come to hear live music or sing karaoke. But they’re missing out on the complete experience if they don’t indulge in the kitchen’s offerings.
Suburbs
After funding went to private school vouchers, Lakeland looks for ways to pay for special education
“Last year, they made it pretty clear to me they’re spending all the money on the private school vouchers. They said: ‘We don’t have any money left because we spent it all.’”
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Pavements,’ ‘The Long Walk’
The movie/TV Stephen King adaptation doesn’t have a great history, but it does have a lengthy one.
Opinion
Opinion: The most common diagnosis in Memphis? A broken heart.
“We live in a city where too many carry wounds we can’t see. Trauma from childhood. Grief that never healed. Depression that whispers lies in the night. Anxiety that clenches like a fist.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: MSCS is looking to close schools — here’s why and why now
Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond’s administration is expected to produce a list of schools to close or consolidate later this month, and at least one board member said there’s no need to keep kicking the can down the road.
Games
Daily WordRow: MEM to ATL
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.