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.
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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.
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This Week in Memphis: St. Patrick’s Day and Hall of Fame for amateurs
Also happening this week: It’s spring break for most area schools, and Memphis Tigers football players show off for the pros.
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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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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.
Business Peabody’s Chez Philippe awarded prestigious Five Diamond designation
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: 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.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: Time to shamrock out for St. Patrick’s
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.