Calkins: Mayor Young has a request for Memphians: Don’t leave.
Mayor Paul Young had a direct request for Memphis Tuesday: Don’t leave. Here’s why he made the request. And why it made a lot of sense.
Bonner: Sheriff’s Office will hand youth detention facility to Juvenile Court
Bonner informed the County Commission of the change via an emailed letter Tuesday, April 16.
Mayor Young to propose property-tax hike, says city faces $30M shortfall
“I think it’s time for us to step into a new reality,” he told a crowd of several hundred at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. “I’m going to ask for a tax increase.”
Germantown police investigating fires at Wolf River Professional Center
Germantown police are investigating fires in Germantown’s medical-office area. Police said they are being investigated as intentional.
Silverfield expects only ‘a few additions’ during transfer window
Memphis, which lost three players to the NCAA transfer portal on its opening day, hauled in most of its transfers in December. Coach Ryan Silverfield doesn’t anticipate a significant number of new additions now. Related stories:
Sterick and Dermon buildings, Lowenstein House will get new life
The three Memphis buildings were among 26 historic properties statewide chosen for the program, which aims to encourage investment in abandoned historic buildings.
Memphis’ Humes school, Elvis Presley’s alma mater, is closing after yearslong turnaround attempt
Humes, now a middle school, is exiting a state-run turnaround district after 10 years. Its students will be reassigned to a school in a different part of the city.
Four candidates apply for former Judge Melissa Boyd’s seat
Even as the Tennessee Legislature inches closer to eliminating the seat, four candidates have applied to run for the Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 judgeship formerly held by Melissa Boyd.
Martin: Penny Hardaway is assembling the AAC All-Stars. Will that be enough?
Penny Hardaway has added two former AAC players in this portal transfer period and he has two more AAC players that may choose Memphis.Related story:
Grizzlies Wrapped: Recapping the 2023-2024 season
It’s finally over. The Memphis Grizzlies’ record-breaking (in a bad way) season has come to a close. Before we put this all behind us, let’s take stock of what we’ve been through.
From barber to bartender: Tennessee law would let hair stylists sell drinks
A new law would let some Tennessee barbershops and salons sell and serve drinks, but they’d also need to serve food and have seating. Some Memphis places are interested, while other say it’s a hair don’t.
Calkins: A Memphis theater producer found a brother he never knew about. A story straight from the stage.
After nearly four decades, Memphis theater producer Mike Detroit found a full brother he never knew existed. It’s a mystery that could be a miniseries. But even Detroit warns: “There are parts you may not believe.”
IP to buy London-based packaging company for $10B
“Combining with DS Smith is a logical next step in IP’s strategy to drive profitable growth by strengthening our global packaging business,” said International Paper CEO Mark S. Sutton.
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:
Mixed-use development approved by Arlington planners
The Arlington Planning Commission has endorsed the latest plan for the Hawthorne mixed-use development, sending the proposal to the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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.
Herrington: A Grizzlies fan guide to the NBA playoffs
How should Grizzlies fandom be applied to these Grizzlies-free playoffs? There’s no one way to fan, but Chris Herrington offers some playoff observations and advice here, filtering it all through Beale Street Blue glasses.
Defendant’s ability to pay won’t be considered in setting bail
The Tennessee House passed a bill Tuesday, April 16, that removes a magistrate’s financial consideration from the initial bail-setting process.
Germantown budget includes flat property tax, utility rate increase
Germantown officials are recommending maintaining the city’s current property tax rate, but an increase in the cost of utilities is proposed.
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.
Letter to the Editor: Conaway’s COVID column included too much scolding
“If Dan wants to encourage people to get out and support restaurants and whatever else, great. But I don’t expect my favorite news source to shame me for making choices to protect myself once I realized how very badly COVID acts on my particular body.”
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.
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Metro
Goodwill Excel Center expanding to Shelby County Corrections Center
About half of those incarcerated in the Shelby County Corrections Center don’t have high school diplomas, according to The Goodwill Excel Center, which is expanding its adult learning programs into the prison.
Public Safety Three dead in fiery crash on Interstate 240, police say
Business
Malco Summer Drive-In sold for $2.3 million
Terms of the sale include a condition that the new owners will not operate a movie theater without the written consent of the seller and Malco for the next 20 years.
Midtown Prairie Farms Dairy to close Memphis plant
Sports
Redbirds recap: Birds grab game 5 in series against Bulls
Shortstop Cesar Prieto had a strong night, with two home runs and drove in five. The left-handed hitter went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, three runs scored and a walk.
Memphis Tigers Basketball As summer workouts begin, a look at Tigers’ projected rotation
Food
Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”
Suburbs
Bailey: All hail the young Lions and a championship trophy
Within three years of starting its high school classes, Lakeland Prep is the state baseball champion and has bragging rights in Class AA.
Arts & Culture
Can you spell and drink at the same time?
Those who fancied themselves good spellers gathered Saturday at Crosstown Brewing Co. for the Drunken Dictionary Spelling Bee.
Opinion
Morris: Be a friend
“We often say loneliness is a public health crisis, and it is. I see it daily. People come to Church Health for physical ailments, but many times what they are really suffering from is isolation.”
Podcasts
SunAh Laybourn on Asian American culture and history in Memphis
SunAh Laybourn’s desire to highlight the culture and history of Asian Americans in Memphis has brought, in part, the extensive range of local events happening during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.