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
Photo gallery: AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade rolls down Beale
The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arkansas Razorbacks paraded down Beale Street Thursday, in anticipation of the 66th AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The game will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Update Education MSCS board chair says issues with Feagins can’t be overcome
Business
Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
After filming on “The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Challenge” wrapped in Pennsylvania, Vanessa West and Adrienne Myers met again — this time back home in Memphis over lunch at La Baguette.
Transportation & Logistics American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
Sports
Box score: Grizzlies 155, Raptors 126
NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 at FedExForum in Memphis.
Update Memphis Grizzlies O Canada!: Grizzlies set franchise record for points vs. Raptors
Food
$10 Deal: Quinoa at the Complicated Pilgrim has layers of flavor
Complicated Pilgrim’s breakfast bowl proves quinoa isn’t boring; it’s just waiting for someone to show it a little love.
Suburbs
Public documents on Harvest plane crash released, final report imminent
Hundreds of pages of investigative reports on the 2023 plane crash that killed four members of Harvest Church in Germantown are now public, including official interviews, expert accounts on the aircraft and wreckage and more.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: ‘Holiday Hangover’ cure and Alex Chilton’s birthday bash
This week, watch Arkansas battle Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl, go into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci and ring in 2025 with parties all over the city.
Opinion
Opinion: A call for solutions and community empowerment
“While I agree that our police department can and should improve, the real question for me is this: Will a Federal Government consent decree yield the true results our community is seeking — will it make Memphis better?”
Podcasts
Memphis mayor plans task force to address police reform
Paul Young offered more detail in a Behind The Headlines interview on what’s next for MPD after a scathing federal report into the department’s policies and practices.