Juvenile suspect in MPD officer killing took plea deal last year
The suspect pleaded “no contest” to three aggravated robberies on March 2, 2023, according to records obtained by The Daily Memphian.
Herrington: Grizzlies made the best of a bad year. Now the pressure builds
One day after the Grizzlies' 27-55 season concluded, Chris Herrington counts the ways the team had one of the most productive bad years ever. Grizzlies exit interviews: Everything you should know from Zach Kleiman, Ja Morant and others Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant coaches Derrick Rose’s son in AAU basketballRelated stories:
Memphis Area Legal Services loses biggest chunk of funding
National source cites years of issues for the nonprofit charged with helping poor people get legal aid in civil cases. The vast majority of its clients are women.
Memphis barbecue named second official ‘state food’
In February, the legislature adopted the state’s first official food: hot slaw, a dish popular in the Cleveland area of East Tennessee. But its second official state food is Memphis-based.
Tennessee schools may be required to out transgender students to parents
State GOP House lawmakers gave near-final passage to the bill on Monday, putting Tennessee close to joining states such as Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana and North Carolina with similar laws.
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial
The bill approved Monday would also temporarily remove their gun rights if they are ruled incompetent to stand trial due to intellectual disability or mental illness.
Memphis basketball to begin home-and-home series with UNLV next season
The front end of a two-game series with the Runnin’ Rebels will be played in Las Vegas, with a return game at FedExForum expected to be played in the 2025-26 season.
Founders don’t live forever but WLOK will, in hands of station’s foundation
The board was recently expanded to include Bernice Donald, former U.S. appellate judge, Carol Johnson-Dean, former MCS superintendent, and Dr. Todd Motley, a local physician.
The Daily Memphian hires Izzy Gould as chief content officer
“Izzy brings a wealth of ideas and strategies about revenue, audience and content from his decades in local media,” said CEO Eric Barnes. “All of which will benefit us immensely as we approach six years since The Daily Memphian was formed.”
Tommy’s Burger California Style adds Bartlett location
With a West Coast flavor and a secret sauce, Tommy’s Burger California Style will open its second local restaurant in Bartlett later this month.
Gov. Lee signs bill requiring local officers to aid US immigration authorities
The Tennessee bill says law enforcement agencies and officials “shall” cooperate in various immigration tasks already spelled out in state law, instead of saying they “are authorized” to do so.
GG Jackson expected to play NBA Summer League
“The kid’s got so much potential,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said of GG Jackson II. “But we want to see that potential realized. And it’s not just saying it — it’s doing it.”
Local caterer gives a new life to dogs, and people
Simply Fabulous Catering owner Fabiola Francis has saved more than 180 dogs since opening her rescue animal shelter, Unity for Animals, in 2017.
Wichita State transfer guard Colby Rogers commits to Memphis
“I know who Penny is as a player, and I had conversations with him and got a feel for him as a person,” Rogers told The Daily Memphian on Sunday.
Daily Memphian 2024 Track and Field Honor Roll
Here are the top performances for Memphis-area TSSAA athletes in track and field through April 13.
Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Briarcrest, Brighton, CBHS, Crosstown, ECS, Southwind, Trezevant and White Station are up for consideration this week.
Pizza Dis Pasta Dat: Overton Park Shell adds resident food truck
Pizza and pasta in the park? No problem. Pizza Dis Pasta Dat will be at the Shell all year long.
Hutchinson: Poor password practices make hackers’ lives easier
Study after study show that 123456 is one of the most common passwords. Others in the top 10 include 12345678, qwerty (the first five letters on a keyboard), ********, 1q2w3e (check your keyboard to see why) and the word “password” itself.
This Week in Memphis: Tax Day and Memphis Tigers spring football
Also happening this week: T.O. Fuller State Park seeks public input on its plans to improve the park.
Jigsaw: OMCheese
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo by Mark Weber.
Sudoku: April 15
This sudoku is a killer, but you got this.
Bridges leader stepping down at year’s end
During Dana Wilson’s tenure, the signature Bridge Builders grew from 1,200 young leaders to about 5,000.
Metro
What new limits on ‘forever chemicals’ mean for Memphis’ drinking water
Because Tennessee has never regulated PFAS, it’s unknown how much of the forever chemicals are in Memphis’ drinking water.
Spirit of Memphis Volunteers celebrate legacy of Tennessee’s first Black female doctor
Business
The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Google plans to limit its water usage to “domestic needs” and cover all the energy costs needed to power its West Memphis facility.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Grizzlies exit interviews: Everything you should know from Zach Kleiman, Ja Morant and others
The Memphis Grizzlies completed one last round of interviews before heading out for the summer. Here are the major highlights.
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Food
Wiseacre’s OG location isn’t just for beer anymore
Since its inception, Wiseacre’s Broad Avenue taproom has relied on a rotating cast of food trucks. But now the brewery is opening its own in-house sandwich shop.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
“Here we have an event where people are coming together, hundreds of people consistently, for eight years, having a fantastic time,” the founder said.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.