MPD chief’s reappointment on hold at Mayor Young’s request
Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis would continue to serve in an interim capacity.
Boil-water advisory ends for MLGW customers
MLGW’s water samples have come back clear.
Calkins: Jerome Wright knew Memphis better than anyone. He loved it better, too
Journalist Jerome Wright, 74, died Monday evening. He covered Memphis for more than five decades. He knew the place better than anyone else. But he became a beloved figure in the city because he treated everyone with kindness and respect.
Sara Lewis, fierce advocate for children and education, dies
“She was very disappointed in Memphis about how the so-called Black children were allowed to falter because it allowed different subsets of schools,” said Aaron L. Lewis Jr., Lewis’s son.
Report: DA’s office handled more than 87K cases in 13 months
“To say that that first year was a challenging one would be an understatement,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said.
Collierville Schools board votes to postpone rezoning for one year
Jeff Jones, interim superintendent, made it clear the decision was not to rescind rezoning elementary schools but to delay until the 2025-26 school year.
Kustoff talks border, House’s 2023 accomplishments in Collierville
United States Rep. David Kustoff stopped by Collierville Rotary Club on Tuesday. He spoke about illegal immigration and the accomplishments of the House of Representatives in 2023.
Mayor Paul Young vetoes pay referendum, city council overrides
The referendum, which would allow the Memphis City Council to set its own pay and that of city division directors, will remain on the August 2024 ballot for city voters to decide. Council confirms 9 municipal chiefs, but Public Works on holdRelated story:
Two inmates walked away from a job site Tuesday
Two prisoners walked off from a DeSoto County nonprofit where they were working Tuesday, leading to a manhunt and an associated arrest.
Steve Cohen tours federally funded projects underway at Regional One
Regional One Health is using community-project funding to bring state-of-the-art technology, updated waiting rooms and renovated workstations to the aging county hospital.
Kirby High School dismissed early due to burst pipe
Students were dismissed at 10:30 a.m., according to the school district.Related content:
Buckley: Time for Tigers to lose egos, play as a team. Before time runs out.
It’s time for change as No. 19 Memphis tries to bounce back from a two-game skid. AAC, Tulane comment on fan pushing Memphis’ David Jones Hardaway promises to be more ‘aggressive’ with Tigers’ practices ahead of UAB game Tigers Basketball Insider: Jeff Goodman believes Memphis will miss the NCAA Tournament. Here’s why.Related stories:
Minor pour, major issue: Germantown restaurants fined for beer violations
Two Germantown restaurants were caught selling beer to minors during a routine sting operation by the Germantown Police Department.
Tigers Basketball Podcast: Tulane debacle, AP poll plummet, UAB next
A nationally ranked team with plenty of issues to resolve give Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston plenty to dissect on The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston.
Bartlett and Douglass still No. 1 in state boys basketball polls
Eight Memphis-area boys basketball teams ranked in the latest AP state polls.
Hutchison, Middle College remain only local teams ranked in state girls basketball polls
Northpoint also picks up votes in Division 2-A.
Grizzlies Mailbag: Five trade deadline ideas, early draft thoughts and (much) more
Here’s part two of a mammoth Mid-Season Grizzlies Mailbag. Last week’s part one covered a lot of territory.
Rainy weather plus frozen ground creates potential flood risk
“Normally, we can handle 3 to 5 inches of rain for several days, but the ground is almost frozen in a lot of places,” forecaster Caitlin Dirkes said. Eight winter weather-related deaths reported in Shelby CountyRelated story:
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Metro
MSCS has fewer F schools in second year of Tennessee letter grades
Nevertheless, state law requires Tennessee districts with D and F schools appear before the Tennessee State Board of Education for hearings. Such reviews could result in corrective-action plans or audits for districts or charter operators.
Premium Metro Public documents on Harvest plane crash released, final report imminent
Business
What’s on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight
Analysts say FedEx Freight, worth $30 billion, should be traded against its peers, not locked up inside.
Premium Health Care Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
Sports
‘It’s crazy, isn’t it?’: Grizzlies destruction tour rolls on in Atlanta
Over their last four victories, the Grizzlies are winning by an average of more than 25 points. In a league where leads quickly evaporate, Memphis has been able to stay on the gas. Related content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: The table was set. The fans showed up. The Tigers did not.
Food
$10 Deal: Ali Baba’s smoky-sweet flavors are straight from the fire
Joshua Carlucci says a Mediterranean wood flame grill is at the heart of Ali Baba’s traditional — but unforgettable — menu.
Suburbs
Collierville grad will be front and center in UT’s College Football Playoff
University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.
Arts & Culture
UT’s three Black drum majors all have ties to Memphis
There have only been three Black drum majors in the more than 150 years since the University of Tennessee marching band was founded.
Opinion
Echols: It’s all about time
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
Games
Crossword: GloRilla
Memphis rapper GloRilla’s visit to an Orange Mound high school inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.