TBI investigating ‘barricade situation’ shooting on Holly Hedges Drive
MPD responded to a domestic violence call Sunday morning where an armed man allegedly barricaded himself inside a home on Holly Hedges Drive.
Paint Memphis class highlights the art of graffiti
“This event is a great community outreach,” said local artist David Yancy III as he led an art workshop at the Ravine in Memphis’ Edge District.
Knifebird owner to open new restaurant in former Sweet Grass space
Owner Kate Ashby said the new Public Bistro in Midtown will be as if Houston’s and Huey’s had a baby.
‘We cannot continue to watch tragedies unfold’
Memphians rally two days before the Tennessee General Assembly will begin its Aug. 21 special session to consider gun safety legislation, mental health initiatives and other public safety measures.
Memphis has a juvenile curfew, but we don’t know if it works
City of Memphis Chief Communications Officer Allison Fouche confirmed the city isn’t collecting data on the number of youths detained: “Our focus has been on enforcing the curfew when necessary.”
Political Roundup: Memphis mayoral candidates criticize fellow contenders
Mayoral contender Van Turner also said Saturday the city’s “crime wave” has to be “met where it is.” Also, the special legislative session in Nashville could influence the Memphis mayor’s race.
‘He’s a hooper’: Why David Jones can bring an infectious energy to Tigers
Those who have known St. John’s transfer David Jones from the time he arrived in the U.S. in 2017 feel he can be a piece that’s just as important as any on next season’s Tigers.
Gallery: Central and Whitehaven face off
Central High School and Whitehaven High School went toe-to-toe at the Whitehaven Classic Saturday night with Whitehaven winning the season opener for both teams, 40-13.
Olive Branch sees police retention rate soar
A year after William Cox became police chief, it appears his strategies for keeping polices officers from leaving are successful. Olive Branch has achieved a higher rate of retaining officers than nearly all of its sister cities.
UAPB alumni excited about Southern Heritage Classic inclusion
For the first time since 1993, the Southern Heritage Classic will not include Jackson State University for its annual football showdown against the Tennessee State Tigers.
Echols: Questions to reframe how we think about Memphis
“People in our city are considering a lot right now. We are thinking through family histories that are long, friendships that are time-tested, and roots that run deep. “
Jennifer Biggs’ Best
Remembering the most-read and best-loved stories from The Daily Memphian’s food and dining editor
ᐧ A love story has a happy ending as restaurant Dory opens to the public
ᐧ Hog & Hominy rising from the ashes to reopen
ᐧ Recipe Exchange: Seessel’s Chocolate Butter Pie
ᐧ Liars’ Lunch group finally finds chicken tenders that stand up to Houston’s
ᐧ Restaurant Iris opens for lunch: ‘Another hill in front of us’
Guest Column: Developing a coordinated community response to domestic violence
It can take a victim of domestic violence seven or eight times to even report victimization. Yet law enforcement will see the same suspects or victims multiple times over the span of months or years, either within the same relationship or in new relationships.
Tigers take a day off to focus on interactions deeper than football
Memphis football players spent an afternoon hanging out with patients at the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital before enjoying Fan Fest with Tiger fans.
Broadband leaders address bridging DeSoto County’s digital divide
Working with three companies, an effort to bring Internet service to underserved areas of DeSoto County continues to move forward.
Movers & Shakers
Revival Restoration Services, Reaves Law Firm, Lehman-Roberts and sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel and Carter Malone Group announce promotions and additions.
Metro
City wants court to sanction Tyre Nichols family’s attorneys
The City of Memphis moved for sanctions Tuesday, May 13, in response to a Monday statement from RowVaughn Wells’ legal team that said any discussion of the civil case bankrupting the city is fearmongering.
Education CBU studies partnership with Illinois university
Premium Education Madonna Learning Center wants to get into the groove with new expansion
Public Safety ‘Let’s get this case moving:’ Judge pushes for Edmund Ford Jr. trial date
Business
Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
But Ethan Edwards, the owner of what is going in there, The Station, hopes you won’t hold it against his business.
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Health Care UTHSC addresses loss of federal funding
Premium Health Care Nurse celebrating Mother’s Day with her newborn thanks to colleagues’ care
Sports
TJ Shorts to Grizzlies? It’s too soon to be sure
Memphis Grizzlies roster news began circulating on social media Monday afternoon, May 12, but the timing of the update was perplexing.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers sign strong-shooting small college transfer forward Matthews
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis native Curtis Givens III is visiting the University of Memphis. Is a commitment next?
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football brand stays in spotlight on Jon Gruden QB Class
Food
What to Order: Gumbo cheese fries at Blues City Cafe are a late-night legend
After Blues City Cafe’s gargantuan gumbo cheese fries hit the internet in 2013, they remained a secret menu item for about a year before they were officially added to the menu.
Suburbs
Arlington ponders property tax rate at work session
After a bit of figuring, Arlington is getting closer to setting its property tax rate. Now officials must decide whether ambulance service is covered by a fee or property taxes.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ is a stirring surprise
Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”
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
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.