Police believe 4-year-old died several weeks ago
Public documents released Friday said Sequoia Samuels did not go missing Thursday, as first reported.Related story:
Interim superintendent responds to MSCS corruption claims
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Interim Superintendent Toni Williams responds to a former school board member’s allegations of corruption in the district.
Calkins: Twenty-five games for Morant? That’s fine. The key is what happens next.
Friday may have seemed like the end of a long wait for Memphis fans. But the real suspense starts now. Herrington: Morant’s suspension, the way forward and offseason impact NBA suspends Grizzlies star Ja Morant for 25 gamesRelated stories:
St. Mary’s Cathedral seeks $25,000 to help restore facade
The cathedral’s structure, which was built between 1889 and 1926 in the Gothic Revival style, is undergoing a $1.4 million renovation.
Officer involved in Tyre Nichols case seeks to delay civil rights lawsuit
A lawyer for the officer filed a motion to stay the lawsuit brought by Tyre Nichols’ estate and mother, arguing the proceedings could be prejudicial in the ongoing criminal case.
Person of interest in Young Dolph case killed
The man, whose remains were found this week, was never charged in connection to the rapper’s death, but was named a person of interest in February 2022.
Lakeland’s $53M budget raises property taxes for Gateway project
Lakeland officials approved the budget for the coming year, which will be funded by a 15-cent property tax increase.
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.
Daily Memphian postseason girls track awards: Central sprinter leads the pack
Here are The Daily Memphian’s postseason girls track and field awards, featuring our athlete of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams for Divisions 1 and 2.
Bartlett superintendent receives nearly perfect score on annual evaluation
David Stephens continues to rate high marks in his annual review as head of the suburban district.
Showboats hoping to keep USFL playoff chances alive
The best scenario for the Memphis Showboats is to force a three-way tie in hopes of winning the tiebreaker after the dust settles. They’ll need a little help after that. How Showboats star Greg Reaves went from walk-on to pro footballRelated story:
Newcomer Emerson Hyndman looks to help 901 FC continue its run
Ahead of Saturday’s home game against Detroit, the former Fulham and Rangers player said he’s excited to be in Memphis.
How Showboats star Greg Reaves went from walk-on to pro football
A native of Bradenton, Florida, Reaves realized he could be a dominant force on the football field the summer before his senior year of high school.
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.
Caleb Mills believes Memphis Tigers will surprise fans next season
During a Friday appearance on “The Gary Parrish Show,” Caleb Mills touched on everything from his college basketball journey to the Tigers proving doubters wrong next season.
Chemical manufacturer seeks PILOT for its North Memphis facility
PMC expects to create 35 jobs with a base salary of $70,000 and will spend $8 million expanding its building at 1248 Warford St. and more than $39 million for new personal property at the site.
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.