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: Judge Norris steps off another case; Grizz make rookie moves
MEM could get a new name, Dainja is denied and a popular brunch spot has a mold problem.
Education Tennessee won’t know how many new vouchers go to existing private school students
Premium Education MSCS board approves $12.3M in property sales, finalizes new buildings team
Premium Education Feagins pushes court to get MSCS superintendent job back
Business
Primark announces July opening for Memphis store
The Memphis store in Wolfchase Galleria is the first for the Irish multinational fashion retailer. Primark says it plans to launch an exclusive NBA collection spotlighting the Memphis Grizzlies this fall.
Real Estate Breakfast, barbecue and a coffee bar: Three businesses bag $56K in loans
Real Estate Popular yoga retailer opening first Memphis area store
Premium Real Estate Inked: Consulting firm that worked with xAI will open Memphis office
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: What we know, and don’t know, about Grizz draft picks
Did the Memphis Grizzlies reach for No. 11 pick Cedric Coward? Here’s a more nuanced approach to Grizzlies draft analysis and a look at each player.
Memphis Grizzlies Two NBA Draft picks with Memphis ties go viral with emotional moments
Memphis Grizzlies NBA releases Grizzlies’ Las Vegas, Salt Lake City summer league schedules
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Texas State finalizing move to Pac-12. Where does that leave Memphis?
Food
Table Talk: From bar stools to booths to beds, all the places we eat
Some of us eat in formal dining rooms while others dine off folding trays.
Suburbs
Fire in the sky: Official urge safety first with fireworks
While many people enjoy the sound and fury of fireworks around Independence Day, there are dangers associated with the firecrackers and Roman candles.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Main Street’s street performance program is back
Visitors to Memphis’ Main Street Mall can expect to see performances from singers, musicians, jugglers, magicians, dancers and other street performers.
Opinion
Sanford: Addressing Memphis’ challenges requires more than talk
First it was Kash Patel — then Stephen A. Smith and Roland Martin.
Podcasts
ICE has made presence felt in Memphis — out of national spotlight
“Here in Memphis, anywhere from seven to 10 people every day at least are arrested by ICE in these quiet operations,” an attorney said.
Games
Word Search: Discover the Digital Delta
Can you solve this week’s word search?