Suspect at Hebrew Academy shooting is former student
The alleged shooter is reportedly a former student at the Academy and is Jewish, per an updated statement from Congressman Steve Cohen.
Closure of trucking giant Yellow could impact more than 500 local jobs
Yellow has not formally announced its closure, but a representative of Teamsters Local No. 667, which represents 4,000 local workers, said the company going out of business would affect about 550 of its members.Related story:
Democratic commissioners endorse Gov. Lee’s expected gun-law proposal
The nine Democratic commissioners voted for a resolution for “extreme-risk protection order” measures. Of the two Republican commissioners present for the vote, one recused himself and the other was not in the room for the vote.
BlueOval SK hiring; workers to make $21 to $29 per hour
Working with third-party consultants, BlueOval SK conducted wage and benchmarking studies to determine employee pay and benefits.
What to expect in Memphis basketball’s week-long Dominican Republic trip
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway says the team’s week-long Dominican Republic trip will be focused on “bonding, coming together, getting the camaraderie down and learning each other.” Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Jaykwon Walton, Memphis’ Dominican Republic trip and moreRelated story:
Drake’s ‘logistically impossible’ Memphis concert canceled
Drake was scheduled to perform Sunday, Aug. 6, at the FedExForum as part of his “It’s All A Blur Tour.”
Redbirds home against Jumbo Shrimp coming off series split with Iowa Cubs
With Major League Baseball’s trade deadline fast-approaching, Tommy Edman has been down on a rehab assignment from St. Louis and Memphis is halfway through a 12-game homestand.
Baptist Medical Group to close three clinics
Baptist Medical Group plans to close its minor medical centers in East Memphis, Bartlett and Olive Branch. The Cordova location will remain open.
Sheriff’s office promotes veteran to No. 2 spot
“Chief Deputy Buckner is an exemplary law enforcement professional with a proven track record of excellence,” Sheriff Floyd Bonner said in the release.
One member of FedEx board of directors resigns, another won’t run again
V. James Vena, who only served on FedEx’s board for one year, has resigned. Kimberly A. Jabal will not stand for reelection.
Amid turmoil, raises boost Memphis police chief’s pay by $50K
Chief C.J. Davis, the highest-paid city employee, takes home a salary higher than the New York City police commissioner or the Chicago superintendent of police. But some think her pay should be linked to performance.
Judges rule ban on paycheck dues deduction to Tennessee teacher group can take effect
A panel of three state judges ruled Friday that the ban targeting the Tennessee Education Association no longer needs to be blocked.
Ed Murphey Classic is back, bigger and better than ever
Several Olympians are scheduled to compete in this year’s event, which will have a new twist Saturday on Beale.
Why the NCAA College Basketball Academy came to Memphis
For yet another time this summer, Memphis was the center of the youth basketball universe.
ServiceMaster builds 2 temporary schools in Covington in mere weeks
Chris Ivie expects the project to set standards for how temporary schools are built in an age of escalating weather disasters — the schools were destroyed by a March 31 tornado.
The art of settling: Juvenile court begins delinquent settlement docket program
The Shelby County Juvenile Court has introduced the “concept” of settlement to its delinquency dockets, the second phase of a program started in January.
North Mississippi native brings ‘MasterChef’ talent home
Olive Branch native Kendal Adair and his teammates on Fox’s “MasterChef” liked working together so much, they’re visiting each of their hometowns and putting on a three-course dinner.
‘This is for Memphis,’ Prep Curry says of local fashion event
“You’re going to have a thousand nos but as soon as you get that one yes, it’ll actually change your life,” the Memphis-born designer told the crowd at a pop-up shop in Germantown.
To-go becomes restaurant go-to as diners’ habits change
Various factors have made “off-premises” options more popular than ever, and local restaurants are adjusting accordingly.
DeSoto voters to elect county’s first DA
The winner will be the first elected district attorney of the new 23rd Circuit Court District, which was formed as a result of the county’s split from the 17th Circuit Court District earlier this year.
County Commission to meet during lull after wheel-tax hike split
The commission votes Monday, July 31 on a solid waste fee hike for Northaven, a move to a two-year property tax reappraisal cycle for taxation purposes and equipment to convert microfilm and microfiche archives to digital files.
Tennessee grocery-tax holiday ends Oct. 31
Holiday bakers have just a few more days to stock up on tax-free flour, sugar, butter and other supplies. Most food and ingredients used to prepare food are exempt from sales tax.
Metro
Two convicted in phishing scam that hit City of Memphis
Two Texas men were convicted of wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering related to the $773,695.45 lost by the City of Memphis during a 2022 phishing scam.
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Business
Sting operation: Health department ramps up mosquito control
Shelby County Health Department’s mosquito control activities are in full swing, which includes truck-mounted spraying of insecticides in some ZIP codes to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and other human pathogens.
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Sports
Penny Hardaway says door not ‘closed’ on PJ Haggerty return to Memphis
“I don’t think that there was any disrespect to our university at all,” Penny Hardaway said of PJ Haggerty’s decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal last week.
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Food
What to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s signature favorites
The opening menu at the new Felicia Suzanne’s includes chicken crepes, deviled eggs and her oysters of love, all longtime favorites.
Suburbs
Arlington commission concerned with testing center route through town
Arlington officials express concerns about the potential testing route for a proposed driver's license station on U.S. 70.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Go see ‘Sinners’ on the big screen
Believe the buzz; “Sinners” demands to be seen with the best sound and image quality you can find.
Opinion
Narcisse: ‘God in the mundane moments of life’
“Following Christ means looking at the decisions Jesus made, how he made his way in the world and wrestling with what that looks like for me.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Crawfish, barbecue and more at Memphis spring festivals
Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield discuss spring food festivals in Memphis and share pro tips and top picks.