TBI identifies man who died after being detained by police
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released the name of a 19-year-old man who died after being detained by Memphis police in Midtown Friday.
Glover is the man to catch after three rounds at TPC Southwind
The veteran golfer may not have packed extra clothes for the FedEx St. Jude Classic, but theMemphis course has suited him splendidly through 54 holes.Related story:
East Memphis Edwin Watts Golf comes to Rory McIlroy’s rescue
Rory McIlroy’s caddie, Harry Diamond, walked into Edwin Watts Golf right before closing.
59 was on Justin Rose’s mind. He settled for tying a course record.
Forty-six years ago Al Geiberger shot 59 in the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic and became the first pro to post a score that low in a PGA-sanctioned tournament. Justin Rose didn’t match 59 Saturday, but he did tie the TPC Southwind record.
Still smell diesel in your water? You’re not the only one
Even after the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation said Germantown’s water was safe to drink, Protect Our Aquifer’s science director Scott Schoefernacker and his family have opted not to.
Leaders of Color grads step out, eager to take their place in community
The nonprofit organization’s six-month leadership program guides members of the Black and Latinx communities to run for public office or to campaign for others seeking elected positions.
A new Cajun-style seafood restaurant opens
Seafood Wharf Cafe opened in May to provide low-cost high-quality seafood in Cordova.
Co-living community planned for historic Cycle Shop property
Memphis’ Tomorrow Building will be six stories tall with 108 residential units and ground-floor retail space.
Van Turner says federal probe of MPD is needed to ‘rebuild trust’
Memphis mayoral candidate Van Turner says on “Behind The Headlines” the federal investigation of the Memphis Police Department could play a large role in determining whether the next mayor changes MPD leadership.
Labor costs throttling understaffed nonprofits, many cutting services
The Salvation Army shelter for women and children on Jackson is operating below capacity and turning people away because it cannot hire or retain staff.
Germantown Parkway eats, Liquor Store and more
On this week’s Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington talk about some food stories they’ve each recently written and one recent Memphis food event they both missed.
How farmers persevere despite ever-growing challenges
Brooks Lamb, who wrote “Overton Park: A History,” joins Eric Barnes to talk about his new book, “Love for the Land: Lessons from Farmers Who Persist in Place.”
Rachel Heck edged out in U.S. Women’s Amateur semifinals
A strong run in Heck’s first tournament in five months ends with a loss to an LSU standout.
Man dies in Midtown after being detained by MPD
A heavy police presence continued to surround an apartment complex near Madison Avenue and Auburndale Street Friday evening after Memphis police officers detained an unidentified man earlier in the day.
Bailey: Naming fired Germantown employee follows basic journalism tenets
“We are in the journalism business, and our job is to inform readers about what happened.”
Hole in underground pipe contributed to Germantown water crisis
Germantown Public Works Director Bo Mills discussed future improvements planned for the the city’s Southern Avenue water plant following the suburb’s water crisis.
Metro
TN lawmakers file bill challenging immigrants’ access to public education
The legislation would directly challenge a more than 40-year-old precedent that ensures all children access to a free public education regardless of immigration status.
Education Hooks Institute to honor award-winning author Feb. 5
Business
Inked: First Congo selling two buildings, Germantown getting new retail center
Watertower Place at Forest Hill to open in Germantown, First Congregational Church to sell two buildings and Oteka Technologies relocates.
Premium City of Memphis Proposed xAI greywater plant faces City Council skepticism
Sports
Triple Vision: Japan inspired Jaren Jackson Jr. It showed him that he’s not ‘insane’
Japan offered Jaren Jackson Jr. a new perspective on work ethic. His journey to Asia was the first time since his NBA career started that he didn’t feel “insane.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Tigers have to do more than just win. Much more.
Food
A brotherhood grows — and flourishes — at Acre
Being named a James Beard awards semifinalist is the culmination of three decades of working together for the duo at Acre.
Suburbs
Suburbs look for silver linings after school-voucher legislation passes
Caught on the back foot by the Tennessee Legislature, the suburban school systems are thinking about how to move forward with the reality of school vouchers.
Arts & Culture
Kash Doll to Keith Sykes: Five must-see shows for February
Also this month, two venues showcase local Americana and R&B musicians in new series and Stax Music Academy’s annual Black History Month show features Ant Clemons, Evvie McKinney and Corey Lou & DaVillage.
Opinion
Calkins: A story of friendship and basketball — and why the Memphis Tigers mean so much
Ninety-four-year-old Thelma Scott gave up her season ticket this year. But give up on her Tigers? Not a chance. The university gave her a life she couldn’t have imagined. And it is still giving her friends.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Halfway through AAC slate, how does Memphis look?
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin review the Tigers’ performances through the opening half of their American Athletic Conference schedule, look ahead at the team’s remaining regular-season games and try to pinpoint a ceiling and floor for the group’s NCAA Tournament seed.