Spending ‘labor day’ in the maternity ward
At Methodist Le Bonheur’s Women’s & Children’s Pavilion, every day is Labor Day — to the tune of 4,400 new babies last year.
One year later: Where the cases against Cleotha Henderson and Ezekiel Kelly stand
Eliza Fletcher was kidnapped and murdered on Sept. 2, 2022. Three days later, a shooting spree paralyzed the city. One man was arrested in each case. Here’s where those cases stand.
A year after week that roiled city in pain, scars remain unhealed
What happened in early September 2022 still feels startlingly raw and for many, it has become the new measure of the sense of peril.
Rodolfo Berger ‘grateful to God to be alive’ year after rampage
“There’s no room for hate. Life’s too short. Hate only brings more problems to you,” said Fabiola Francis.
Silverfield’s assessment after watching film; injuries update
The Tigers defense only allowed 91 total yards last week and will take the nation’s top defense into Saturday’s game at Arkansas State.
Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Bartlett, Fairley, Middle College, Mitchell, St. Benedict and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
Team USA falls to Lithuania in FIBA World Cup
The U.S. is going to the Paris Olympics next summer. Lithuania made sure that was the only good development for the Americans on Sunday night, when it pulled off a basketball World Cup stunner.
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer will open a Memphis location
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer will bring its scratch-made food to the Cordova area.
Memphis missing-person alerts rose after Eliza Fletcher’s disappearance
“We learn from our mistakes,” an MPD spokesperson said. In August 2022, Memphis Police Department posted five missing-person alerts on Twitter. In September, after the abduction of Eliza Fletcher, nearly 45 alerts were posted.
Here’s who else is running to be Memphis’ next mayor
These other 10 contenders are on the October ballot for Memphis mayor.
Strickland unlikely to appoint new economic development head before leaving office
The post will have been vacant for more than two years if a new head is not named before Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland leaves office.
Horn Lake proposed budget sees no millage increase
Horn Lake’s aldermen will consider the DeSoto County city’s new fiscal year budget on Tuesday.
Crosstown Concourse hosts annual Record Swap and Zine Fest
Music lovers, record collectors, zinesters, artists, punks and poets alike were participants at the festival taking place in Crosstown’s Central Atrium.
Metro
Downtown parking and liquor stores top City Council agenda
The council hears about a proposal to enforce standards for lighting and cleanliness of Downtown parking garages and votes on a move to extend the life of a temporary Downtown surface parking lot at Beale and Main streets.
Spirit of Memphis Overton Park Shell reveals 2025 free summer concert series lineup
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Shelby County County Commission weighs changes to embattled grant program
Business
Mud Island project receives funding
Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time received two grants Wednesday, April 16, to help build the immersive adventure museum at the former Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island.
Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
Health Care Sting operation: Health department ramps up mosquito control
Premium Real Estate ‘King of golf tournaments’ stepping down from his throne
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Jaylen Wells named Rookie of the Year finalist
Wells averaged 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists while starting 74 of 79 games in which he was available.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis receiver CJ Smith’s love-hate relationship with track shapes his football career
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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
Collierville aldermen weigh library expansion
If included in the budget, the library will expand by about 24,000 square feet, nearly doubling in size.
Arts & Culture
Overton Park Shell reveals 2025 free summer concert series lineup
The Overton Park Shell’s free summer concert series opens and closes with local acts.
Opinion
Herrington: Here’s hoping magic is real
The Grizzlies lost Game 1 to Oklahoma City by 51 points, and as interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo said, “It’s very hard to play worse than this.”
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.