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
The Early Word: State dismantled DEI; city wants sanctions in Nichols case
Ford’s trial date is coming soon, but TJ Shorts may not be coming to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Premium Public Safety Criminal case against Youth Villages staffers dropped, DA’s office says
Premium Education MSCS sues PowerSchool over data breach
Premium City of Memphis Architect tapped for $550 million FedExForum renovations
Business
Summer Drive-In closing
The site was listed for sale in March, but the president of Malco Theatres said it would only be sold “if it was the right thing to do.”
Premium Real Estate Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Sports
Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in Memphis
The Memphis Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks are working on scheduling an exhibition basketball game at FedExForum that would benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
High School Sports Briarcrest sweeps Knoxville Catholic to return to Spring Fling
Memphis Grizzlies TJ Shorts to Grizzlies? It’s too soon to be sure
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers sign strong-shooting small college transfer forward Matthews
Food
This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs
After “The Mushroom Queen” Daishu McGriff closed her restaurant, she said she wanted to create a way to honor Black chefs. The answer was Umami Amora, a seven-course plant-based Juneteenth dinner scheduled for June 14.
Suburbs
Collierville rezones ‘Mount Trashmore’
The former Shelton Road landfill is a popular sledding destination when it snows, but its future is uncertain.
Arts & Culture
Summer Drive-In closing
The site was listed for sale in March, but the president of Malco Theatres said it would only be sold “if it was the right thing to do.”
Opinion
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essentially Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
Podcasts
Mulroy said Brent Taylor’s latest move is ‘face-saving bit of window dressing’
“There never was a case for removal or even investigation in the first place, and you don’t have to take my word for that,” Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy said on WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Word Flower: May 13
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.