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
The Early Word: More AI is coming; AutoZone Park swings and misses
Pearson and Cohen drop redistricting lawsuit, DeSoto residents sue SpaceX and FedEx pilots finally get their wish.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD
Public Safety Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty
Premium Public Safety Does DeSoto County have a child predator problem? Here’s what the data says
Elections Souls to the Polls rally mixes political optimism with hardcore organizing
Business
WK Kellogg laying off more than 100 in Memphis
Layoffs include union and non-union employees.
Premium Real Estate Outdoors Inc. building hits market for almost $2 million
Premium Business Firefighter developing health and tutoring AI apps: ‘We have a lot of bright minds here.’
Premium Business After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
Premium Business Former Memphis news anchor starts PR firm to help clients ‘command the moment’
Sports
City Council questions need for AutoZone Park money
The council delayed a vote Tuesday on financing changes to AutoZone Park for two weeks. The new funding will help the park meet Major League Baseball’s minimum standards for its minor league ballparks.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Beyond the draft and Ja Morant, why the Grizzlies could have an active summer
High School Sports Southwind four-star prospect makes commitment decision
High School Sports Shot clock coming to Tennessee prep hoops — but slowly
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions
Food
As part of a longheld family dream, Viet Hoa owners opening large international market
Han Square is opening, in part, in a former Life Church space in Cordova and will include the international market, a Southeast Asian food court, retail tenants and full-service restaurants.
Premium East Memphis No billboard, no problem. Lunch crowds find their way to Pesce’s Deli
Suburbs
Despite social media outrage, no one speaks at meeting where Germantown considers sanitation-fee increase
Although school leaders, two school board candidates and a few residents were present, none chose to speak during the formal opportunity provided. There was quite a bit of public concern on social media about a new sanitation contract that will raise rates for residents.
Premium Germantown Property taxes hold steady in proposed Germantown budget
Arts & Culture
Why is Hernando’s Hide-A-Way taking a stand against AI art? It comes down to soul.
Generative AI has become widely used. But Celine Lee, co-owner of Hernando’s Hide-A-Way, wants no part of it. Here’s why.
Premium Spirit of Memphis How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These Memphis-area teens know.
Opinion
Opinion: Safety isn’t only the absence of danger — it’s also the presence of connection
“Safety isn’t just about whether crime exists. Safety is also about whether people feel they belong to one another. It is also deeply true that poverty affects safety.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The joy doesn’t lessen the grief’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Flyway, budgets and ‘The Birdcage’
Tom Lee Park’s new, $10.4 million Memphis Flyway is set to open.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions
Games
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