Veterans find healing through ‘the magic of writing a song’
Chattanooga-based Freedom Sings USA and the Department of Veteran Affairs presented a two-day music therapy event at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VA Medical Center at 1030 Jefferson Ave.
County budget retreat: missing figures, job vacancies and ‘gobbledygook’
Shelby County commissioners and about 40 other people including county finance and other division leaders met at Shelby Farms ahead of Mayor Lee Harris’ budget proposal.
What to expect in Memphis’ road game against UAB
After a week off, the Tigers are in search of a bounce-back performance when they face UAB on Sunday.
Offensive onslaught helps Memphis women defeat Rice
An offensive burst from the Memphis women’s basketball team in the second half gave them a win over Rice in Houston.
Memphis-UAB rivalry: 40 years of memories
“What made it a rivalry,” said Daryl Braden, a former Memphis high school star recruited in the 1970s by Gene Bartow and Larry Finch to Alabama-Birmingham, “was homeboys playing against each other. ...” They’ll clash again Sunday for the 51st time.
Investigation of MPD complicates things, US attorney says
The top federal prosecutor in Memphis, U.S. attorney for Western Tennessee Kevin Ritz, says the Department of Justice inquiry affects the relationship his office has with the law enforcement body.
Lawsuit cites ‘derelict leadership’ in stabbing death of inmate
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the parents of Deion Byrd, a Shelby County Jail inmate who was assaulted while awaiting a court appearance at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center.
Four injured in police shooting and pursuit
Four people, two suspects and two civilians, were noncritically injured Friday, Jan. 26, after officers shot at alleged car thieves before the suspects fled and crashed into a civilian’s car.
State leaders propose amendment that could change who gets bail
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said the amendment would increase judicial discretion regarding bail and would require judges to say why or why not they granted bail.
Grizzlies survive final shot by Orlando, win third straight
The Grizzlies held on for a win against Orlando on Friday night. Even though they are focused on development, Memphis continues to find ways to win. Related story:
State board recommends indicted judge be removed from office
The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct has recommended Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd be removed from office, according to a letter sent to Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally.
Inmate at 201 Poplar attacks jailer with sharp object
The affidavit says the inmate told the jailer that he “had something for him,” and “I’m going to kill you.”
Memphis coffee company nominated for global roaster award
The Heights area roaster is only one of two U.S. companies nominated.
Birdcap’s first Memphis solo exhibition a ‘full circle moment’
Michael Roy, who started his arts career geared towards “serious abstract paint(ing),” says a Memphis College of Art professor told him “(your) hand wants to be a cartoonist.”
Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ problems, margin for error and NCAA Tournament outlook
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin weigh in on everything from Memphis’ problems and potential solutions to the team’s margin for error moving forward and its NCAA Tournament outlook.
Brooks, Dixon highlight work of local teens in new exhibitions
The Scholastic Art Awards are “like the art-kid championship game” said Brooks director of education, Kathy Dumlao.
Townhomes in The Lake District headed for new ownership
The lender for the 109-townhome section, dubbed The Willows at the Lake, has taken back the property from The Lake District developer Yehuda Netanel.
Alasia Smith and her ‘dog mentality’ bring grittiness to the Tigers
Alasia Smith leads the team in rebounds, blocks and steals while still making her presence known offensively.
After 16 months on the sidelines, Hutchison’s Tyler Jones is seizing her moments
Lessons learned from a major knee injury has helped Tyler Jones gain a new perspective on the game she loves.
Bailey: Requiem for the Virtual Academy
This week’s announcement that Collierville Schools will close its Virtual Academy at the end of the academic year indicates there are still problems to address before the district takes another run at the idea.
Sound Bites: How Southern are you?
In honor of National Southern Food Day, Chris Herrington put Southern transplant Eric Barnes to the test on this week’s edition of Sound Bites, a hit-the-road edition recorded at Crosstown Concourse.
Guest column: Diversity ‘pivotal’ in Memphis construction industry
“Pursuing a diverse workforce should be a commitment to prioritizing the well-being and unity of each member within our workspaces and our communities. Our journey toward forging a construction landscape that reflects these efforts goes beyond erecting buildings.”
Guest Column: Include mental health in our ‘pandemic-level’ response to crime
“Our leaders should also consider what we are experiencing with increased crime rates as a deeper issue with how we recognize and support mental health and well-being.”
The importance of public art in Memphis
Lakeisha Edwards, leader of the Urban Art Commission, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the ways public art not only beautifies a neighborhood but also about how it impacts the people living there.
Sudoku: Jan. 27
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Metro
Burke’s storied 150-year history could fill a book
Founded in Downtown Memphis in the decade after the Civil War, Burke’s Book Store has survived through four locations, six sets of owners, and a rapidly changing retail landscape that has devoured many larger bookstores.
Public Safety Gun violence claims 20 victims in just two weeks in Memphis
Education Rhodes College students are finalists in national entrepreneur competition
Premium Public Safety AI-powered cameras are monitoring Downtown
Business
Burke’s storied 150-year history could fill a book
Founded in Downtown Memphis in the decade after the Civil War, Burke’s Book Store has survived through four locations, six sets of owners, and a rapidly changing retail landscape that has devoured many larger bookstores.
Education Rhodes College students are finalists in national entrepreneur competition
Premium City of Memphis Colossus: Can Memphis stop Elon Musk?
Health Care Le Bonheur hires its first chief of child psychology, behavioral health
Sports
Redbirds recap: Birds win fifth straight over Norfolk
The Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, April 29, to begin a six-game series against the Louisville Bats.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies After a sweep, what will be the lasting image from this Grizzlies season?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Missing Morant? Coming up short? That was the Grizzlies’ series and season
Sports Tigers spring game: Arrington Maiden has big day, receivers show speed
Food
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.
Suburbs
Arlington superintendent lands new four-year contract
After settling the district after the death of former Arlington Schools superintendent Jeff Mayo, Allison Clark has been rewarded with a four-year contract.
Arts & Culture
Day-by-day guide to Riverbeat
Don’t know every band on the Riverbeat lineup? Daily Memphian staffers did the cold hard research into each artist performing at the Downtown Memphis music festival.
Opinion
Herrington: Missing Morant? Coming up short? That was the Grizzlies’ series and season
“As overmatched as the Grizzlies often seemed, there’s every reason to believe this series would have been going back to Oklahoma City 2-2 if Ja Morant hadn’t gotten hurt in Game 3.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.