Dozens of MPD sergeants ask to join lawsuit against Memphis
The filing is another front in the deepening legal conflict over the disputed second lieutenant position.
Planned Parenthood reacts to ‘abortion trafficking’ bill
“I can tell you that we will continue to talk to anybody about abortion services when they ask for that information,” said Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi CEO Ashley Coffield.
One reason Memphis can’t touch its rainy day fund: pending lawsuits
Outside of its bond rating and requirements from the state comptroller, Memphis has another reason to keep its $100 million rainy-day fund intact: the pending civil rights lawsuit from Tyre Nichols’ family and estate.
FedEx will lose about $2B in business when postal contract expires
Last fall, a FedEx official told supervisory-level pilots that he expected losing the postal contract would eliminate half the company’s daytime flying hours. That means FedEx could have 200 to 300 excess pilots by October.
Despite county vote, Millington-area solar farm will move forward
The developers and Shelby County reached an out-of-court settlement to allow the 1,500-acre solar farm to be built.
Blue Note named official bourbon of Major League Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and Memphis-based B.R. Distilling Co. has struck a multi-year deal to spotlight its whiskey portfolio during Major League Pickleball events nationwide.
Juvenile Court closed for ‘emergency maintenance’
Staff members are conducting all proceedings and administrative work virtually.
Three charged in connection to SCSO officer-involved shooting
Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies fatally shot James Q. Hampton while attempting to serve a search warrant at 3119 Barron Ave. near Orange Mound on April 26, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Vice & Virtue closing
The Memphis-based artisan coffee roaster, is closing its Downtown coffee shop and roastery.
Funding deadline passes, Lake District headed for May 13 foreclosure sale
The Lake District financing again appears to be in limbo as deadline passes, but foreclosure delayed.
Severe storms expected to miss Memphis
“We do have a front that looks to move through Friday,” said a NWS Memphis meteorologist. “However with that it doesn’t look like anything severe.”
Tigers recruit Jayden Quaintance chooses Arizona State over Memphis, Louisville
Jayden Quaintance, a five-star center in the 2024 class, visited the Sun Devils on Friday and Saturday, after Memphis postponed his visit with the Tigers.
Hardaway is confident Memphis can schedule John Calipari, Arkansas next season
“I think that we can finally get Cal to play us over at Arkansas,” Penny Hardaway said Sunday on The Penny Hardaway Show. “Because the Arkansas fans want the game.” Memphis’ Jourdain again confirms return to Tigers: ‘I’m coming back — 100%'Related story:
Buckman season includes Fisk Jubilee Singers, Joan Osborne, Sporkful podcast
The Buckman Arts Center’s 27th season includes renowned singers, Japanese drumming, a fusion of live painting and music, contemporary dance and a live food podcast taping.
Historic Snuff District Phase II to be complete by year’s end
The apartment complex at 645 N. Front St. is part of the $75 million second phase of the 65-acre mixed-use development. The project was launched in 2016 to turn an abandoned industrial park in Uptown into a thriving neighborhood.
Battle of the Barbecue: What to know before you go to SmokeSlam
Smoke is back on the water in Downtown Memphis with the inaugural SmokeSlam barbecue contest. We’ve got the details on what food comes with your ticket and what else you can do at the event.
Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Collierville, ECS, Germantown, Lakeland Prep, St. Benedict and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
Daily Memphian Track and Field Honor Roll
Here are the top performances for Memphis-area TSSAA athletes in track and field through April 27.
Brother and sister team come out of ‘Shadow’ with new tequila
Siblings Teddy and Tiara Jasper, who grew up in Frayser, are bringing their successful tequila line back to their hometown.
Memphis’ Jourdain again confirms return to Tigers: ‘I’m coming back — 100%'
“Yes, I’m coming back — 100%,” Nicholas Jourdain said on an episode of The Penny Hardaway Show recorded April 12 but aired Sunday.
Memphis bustles with bristles as Real Bearded Santas roll in
Bewhiskered members of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas call their red-suited Christmas service a labor of love.
Memphis playwright pours herself into project honoring literary hero
For two decades, Ann Perry Wallace collected stories of pluck and moxie about her hero. Stringing them together and performing all herself, she tells the life of Zora Neale Hurston, author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”
Political Roundup: Marquita Bradshaw’s back; so are Whitehaven Republicans
Marquita Bradshaw is running again statewide after a surprising Democratic primary victory four years ago in her first Senate race. Meanwhile, Whitehaven has a new Republican organization.
This Week in Memphis: New tropical-plant house, Riverbeat Music Festival
Also happening this week: The trial of Gregory Livingston begins, and a new pub with an old feel celebrates its grand opening in Olive Branch.
Sudoku: April 29
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Jigsaw: Barks in the Park
Patrick Lantrip took this week’s featured picture of a four-legged Redbirds fan named BB King.
Jury selected for Kroger security guard’s murder trial
Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk is in Memphis for the week to prosecute the case. Defense attorneys Steve Farese and Leslie Ballin are representing Gregory Livingston.
Metro
Former Evolve bank CEO sentenced in child sexual abuse material case
Robert Hartheimer, 69, was arrested last year for using dating app Grindr to solicit sex with a 15-year-old boy, according to the criminal complaint.
Public Safety Another 201 Poplar inmate dies
Business
Former Evolve bank CEO sentenced in child sexual abuse material case
Robert Hartheimer, 69, was arrested last year for using dating app Grindr to solicit sex with a 15-year-old boy, according to the criminal complaint.
Spirit of Memphis Practicing on plastic: Methodist University Hospital unveils simulation lab
Sports
2025 5-star Jasper Johnson talks Memphis, re-opened recruitment
“Coach Penny (Hardaway) keeps in contact with my dad a lot,” Johnson said. “He’s been in my position before, made it to the league and was a great player.”
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Food
$15 Deal: New breakfast items at Central BBQ
“It just made sense,” said Brandon Ellenburg, Central BBQ’s director of operations. “We are here anyway since we have to take the shoulders off the pits at 6 a.m., so why not serve breakfast?”
Suburbs
Bartlett planners give thumbs up to mixed-use projects on U.S. 70
Ramble on Summer and the latest phase of Union Depot have received recommendations from the Bartlett Planning Commission.
Arts & Culture
LGBTQ+ Pride takes over Beale Street, and ‘The Goonies’ are in the cemetery
In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got your LGBTQ+ Pride guide. Plus, Elmwood screens a 1980s classic, Filipino culture is on display in Millington and there are Pizza Witches in Crosstown.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis’ zoning rewrite will reshape development, property rights for a generation
James Maclin says, “The best version of this rewrite would do two things at once: Modernize Memphis’ land use rules and protect the public’s trust in the process. That means clear notice, clear explanations, clear transition rules, and clear lines of decision-making.”
Podcasts
A look at the 2026 Live at the Garden lineup
Olivia Wall, director of marketing and communications for Memphis Botanic Garden, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about Live at the Garden’s 2026 lineup.