Tennessee Legislature to remove two local judgeships
The bill to remove two Shelby County judgeships was faced with opposition after the removal of the Division 9 seat, formerly held by Melissa Boyd.
Buc-ee’s coming to Fayette County, official says
“We are delighted that Buc-ee’s has chosen Fayette County as their West Tennessee site,” Senator Page Walley, R-Bolivar, said in statement released Wednesday.
TN Legislature makes University Schools separate school district
Members of the university’s board of trustees will serve as the local board of education.
Memphis Botanic Garden reveals 2024 Live at the Garden lineup
The 2024 Live at the Garden lineup includes lauded rock and country acts.
UTHSC names new dean to lead College of Dentistry
Ken Tilashalski will succeed James Ragain, who has served as the UTHSC College of Dentistry dean since 2018 and presided over the opening of the Delta Dental of Tennessee Building on the Memphis campus.
Africa in April extends events with dance and dinner party
For the first time in 10 years, the Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival is extending its celebration beyond its traditional four-day schedule.
FTC bans noncompete clauses; objectors quickly file suit
Broadcast industry celebrates the victory but crosses fingers that ban will stick.
High Court appears to favor Starbucks in Memphis 7 case
The issue is over variance in how the U.S. circuit courts grant injunctions in National Labor Relations Board cases.
Tennessee to criminalize giving help to minors seeking abortions
Tennessee’s GOP-dominant Statehouse approved the bill Wednesday, clearing the way for the measure to head to the Republican governor’s desk.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young proposes 75-cent city property-tax hike
Young presented his budget propsosal including the first tax hike in more than nine years for the city Tuesday, April 23, at the top of Tuesday’s Memphis City Council meeting. Council budget deliberations begin next month.
Upscale bar opening Downtown this summer
The owners of The Dame, which will be located in a den-like space inside the renovated Hotel Pontotoc, say they plan to fill a niche for people looking for a nice glass of wine outside a high-end restaurant.
Inked: Millington retail, Crosstown Shoppes tenants, Daily Memphian offices
Forked River Commons in Millington gains two tenants, Crosstown Shoppes signs two leases, Great Escape Coaching moves into a Ridgeway Center office building, and The Daily Memphian looks for a new home.
What’s in the city’s budget and what could stand in its way?
The budget proposal Young brought forward Tuesday is technically three budgets: one that offers a bare-bones status quo, a middle ground and the 75-cent tax increase that Young said would provide “value” to residents. City Council votes to hire consultant for new public safety foundationRelated content:
Community leaders lament Orange Mound block party shooting
North Memphis tree project withdrawn for 5 years; confusion lingers
The developers shouldn’t be able to pursue any similar projects for five years, but a representative of the project said otherwise.
TN House passes bill allowing armed teachers year after Nashville shooting
Some opponents of the bill hope liability concerns may make teachers and schools think twice before adopting the program.
Cards option Jordan Walker to Redbirds
The St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday shipped 2020 first-round draft choice Jordan Walker to the Memphis Redbirds, their Triple-A affiliate.
Head of Regional One advocates for academic medical center
Dr. Reginald Coopwood continues his community outreach to drum up support for transforming Shelby County’s public hospital into an academic medical center in partnership with UTHSC.
Buckley: Rejoice Memphians. Buc-ee’s, the happiest place on Earth, is coming close to the city
The most-awesome gas station and rest stop chain in America will soon be opening a location in Fayette County, and Memphians who haven’t been there don’t know what they are missing.
Memphis participating in international wildlife challenge
Multiple Memphis organizations will take part in a science challenge that spans six continents this week.
Proposed LGBTQ+ pride ‘flag bill’ likely dead in Tennessee Legislature
Although the Tennessee House of Representatives passed a similar bill in March, both houses would have to approve such a bill before it could head to the governor for his signature.
MIM Barbecue Contest to feature Marcy Playground, Ingram Hill
The Memphis in May event at Liberty Park will also have celebrity pitmasters doing cooking demonstrations and 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries competing for barbecue honors.
As Blake Watson awaits NFL Draft call, Tigers running backs move forward
“Blake Watson is an NFL running back,” Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield said as the 2024 draft approaches. With Watson gone, South Carolina transfer Mario Anderson and others line up to replace him.
Judge grants Netanel’s motion to save The Lake District
The Lake District gets another breath of possible salvation as developer Yehuda Netanel presents his latest plan to take care of bills.
D.C. Scorecard: U.S. aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan votes reveal bipartisanship limits
The D.C. Scorecard finds some bipartisanship among the state’s House delegation to Washington. The city’s two Congressmen — one Democratic and the other Republican — voted for aid packages to Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel — although for different reasons. The state’s two Republican Senators voted against the aid.
Sign up for the ‘Battle of the Barbecue’ guide
Let the barbecue wars begin! Memphis will play host to not one, but two (!!), barbecue competitions in May — on the same weekend. So, we’re launching a new barbecue newsletter series with festival tips, recipes and more.
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Metro
City Council votes to hire consultant for new public safety foundation
The council also passed a resolution opposing the state legislation that allows teachers to go armed on school property after the bill cleared the House earlier Tuesday in Nashville.
Premium State Government Memphis Allies gets state funding while four other nonprofits lose theirs
Business
South Main Art District pioneer seeking to plant ‘art incubator’
South Main Art District pioneer Ephraim Urevbu is looking to make an art incubator for international and local artists to display their work, no matter their background.
Premium Business Memphis Area Legal Services board not giving up, will continue to offer aid
Sports
Memphis names interim athletic director
University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave addresses the departure of athletic director Laird Veatch and names an interim AD.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2024 offseason roster rankings, Part 2
Food
Food writer Jennifer Chandler to join The Daily Memphian
Chandler’s stories and recipes have been featured in national publications such as Real Simple, HGTV Magazine and Woman’s World. She’s also appeared on a number of national broadcast cooking segments including the Food Network’s “Dinner: Impossible” and Ducks Unlimited TV.
Suburbs
Southaven Springfest commemorates city’s 44th anniversary
Starting Tuesday, April 23, through Saturday, April 27, the festival will offer games, rides and barbecue cooking contests.
Arts & Culture
Africa in April festival pays tribute to Gambia
“Everybody got a festival celebrating their own heritage and ethnicity,” David Acey said. “So, our efforts in the early ’60s was to develop something that could get our people into their history and culture.”
Opinion
Narcisse: child homelessness is growing and that should concern us all
Far too many people, including children, in Memphis continue to end up on the streets, living in cars out of the parking lots of libraries and Walmarts and disappearing into the background of the hustle and bustle of this city.
Podcasts
Tigers podcast: Spring football wrap, David Jones decision
Seth Henigan and David Jones are among the subjects of discussion as The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston wraps up following Saturday’s spring football game and Jones’ NBA Draft entry.