CBU president retires unexpectedly in midst of financial struggle
The university’s staff was notified Friday afternoon after several days of rumors.
Yuta Watanabe passing up final year of Grizzlies contract
Watanabe only played in five games for Memphis during the 2023-24 season.
FedEx announces $25M for Memphis NIL deal
The Memphis-based American multinational conglomerate is investing $5 million per year for the next five years in University of Memphis student-athletes “who will be promoting FedEx initiatives,” according to a press release.
Buckley: FedEx delivers for Memphis. And the Tigers. Again.
A five-year, $25 million NIL commitment from FedEx to the University of Memphis could help make the Tigers more competitive and better position the program for where it wants to go.
Lakeland considers fourth TIF district for roundabouts
The idea for the Lakeland Meadows “Safety TIF” is to put four roundabouts on U.S. 70 in hopes of curbing fatal accidents on the busy four-lane road.
DA adds charges for teen suspect in MPD shooting
The charges were added in light of news from the office Wednesday that MPD Officer Joseph “Rusty” McKinney was likely killed by friendly fire.
Bail hearing audio sheds new light on shooting suspect’s release
Despite a prior statement suggesting otherwise, a prosecutor with the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office did not “strongly oppose” lowering the bond for a now-deceased suspect involved in a shootout last week with Memphis Police officers.
West Collierville Middle gets new principal
This is the first principal appointment Superintendent Russell Dyer made since assuming his duties a month ago.
TDOT asks for public input on new I-55 bridge
The separate I-55-Crump Boulevard roundabout currently under construction just east of the old Memphis-Arkansas Bridge got a lot of attention at the first public hearing on the new bridge, planned for just south of the existing one.
Conaway: Time to get away is close by
“We were out in the country, the middle of nowhere yet right here, two old friends and a couple dogs among old barns on a new morning, and we were having a business meeting.”
Daily Memphian postseason boys basketball awards: Cordova’s Mr. Basketball winner leads the way
Gregory Williams, coach of state runner-up Douglass, also recognized.
Season tickets down but single-game sales up for Tigers football in 2023
University of Memphis Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch suggests Memphis isn’t the only school experiencing such a flip-flop.
Amid FAFSA problems, Memphis students file for college aid
A number of application workshops have popped up in the wake of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024-2025 FAFSA relaunch earlier this year.
Food Files: 901 Hot Pot expands, Crave Sweets looks for new location
901 Hot Pot is expanding its Bartlett location and also moving into the East Memphis market. Crave Sweets Bake Shop is looking for a third location, maybe in Southaven or Franklin, Tennessee.
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Collierville Planning Commission recommends Principle Toyota rezoning in second review
Principle Toyota wants to provide a transitional buffer between its proposed Collierville dealership and homes approved in Germantown.
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Bailey: Has Netanel finally run out of escape routes with The Lake District?
Despite a ruling against a reorganization earlier this year, Yehuda Netanel continues to try and salvage The Lake District from bankruptcy.
Spring game preview: Expected format, rotations
Memphis’ spring football game, which is free to attend, will be split between two evenly matched teams of blue and gray. It will include two 12-minute quarters, followed by four untimed drives.
Annual Bartlett expo showcases eclectic business mix
The Bartlett Business Expo gives local companies an opportunity to promote their businesses and hopefully draw new customers.
CBHS discus standout wins fan vote for high-school athlete of the week
Ashton Hearn turned in a stellar effort at the Houston Track Classic.
High school football scholar-athletes honored
Houston coach James Thomas will also be recognized following state-championship season in 2023.
Tigers Podcast: FedEx’s NIL investment, Memphis basketball scheduling and transfer portal moves
Tim Buckley, Parth Upadhyaya and host Greg Gaston discuss FedEx’s groundbreaking NIL commitment to the University of Memphis and Tigers’ basketball scheduling and transfer portal news.
Metro
Up to $250K a year going to small businesses in high-crime areas
The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design initiative will use “urban and architectural design” and implement the management of “built and natural environments” to fight crime.
Premium Education Amid FAFSA problems, Memphis students file for college aid
Business
Peabody Hotel 2024 rooftop parties kick off
New bands performing this season are Fleetwood Mac tribute band Landslide on April 25, Grit & Grind Music Machine on May 30 and Memphis Soul Remedy on July 18.
Business IDI Logistics leases 347,000 square foot warehouse in DeSoto County
Sports
Former Tiger Kendric Davis makes NBA G League All-Rookie Team
Kendric Davis averaged 18 points, 7.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game this past season for the Santa Cruz Warriors.
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls basketball awards: Collierville sharpshooter named player of the year
Food
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.
Suburbs
Demolition of Relax Inn in Lakeland underway
Lakeland Commissioner Wesley Wright points out that there has been a precipitous drop in crime in the city since the Econo Lodge was demolished last year.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: 4/20 music, a Swiftie Saturday and ballet on the big stage
This week, 1990s hip-hop group Arrested Development headlines Africa in April, Shelby Farms Park gets a head start on Earth Day and music is back on Cooper-Young porches.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Community voices lead to our development decisions’
“We spent months holding community meetings, conducting door-to-door surveys, taking phone calls and opening the proposed site daily for the Memphis Urban Wood project.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Discussing different ‘Jackson’ breakthrough seasons, Jaren and GG
Chris Herrington is joined by independent basketball (and more) writer Matt Hrdlicka, a frequent Daily Memphian Grizzlies podcast guest.