Here is the deal that fully funds the FedExForum renovations
A new deal has been struck to fund the FedExForum renovations, according to a draft agreement obtained The Daily Memphian.
Gallery: Show me the eclipse from Missouri!
The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip traveled to Sikeston, Missouri, to photograph the solar eclipse. From Missouri, the disk of the sun was covered 100% by the moon, as opposed to 97.7% in Memphis. Gallery: A live look at the solar eclipseRelated content:
Gallery: A live look at the solar eclipse
Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber photographed the eclipse, and those watching the eclipse, on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the University of Memphis and Overton Park. Gallery: Show me the eclipse from Missouri!Related content:
At Memphis Zoo, people and animals soak in solar eclipse
There was an undeniable buzz inside the Memphis Zoo as attendees waited for the partial solar eclipse to hit its maximum percentage.
Memphis looks to mirror Atlanta public safety office
The council move comes as Mayor Paul Young prepares to fill the newly created position of city public safety director. Meanwhile, Young takes some changes in the current city budget to the council Tuesday, April 9, which may be clues to his budget for the new fiscal year.
Police union signals willingness to negotiate new promotions process
But first, the Memphis Police Association says the city needs to demote 120-plus newly promoted second lieutenants.
Reports: Kentucky coach John Calipari talking with Arkansas about open job
Former Memphis Tigers coach is in negotiations to potentially leave Kentucky and take the men’s basketball coaching job at Arkansas, multiple outlets reported late Sunday.
County Commission weighs new jail study, mental health diversion facility — or both
The study would cost $250,000, and the new center $18.6 million. County Mayor Lee Harris meanwhile has said the diversion center is a more immediate priority that could help with conditions in the current jail.
Jury selection begins in first criminal case against Cleotha Abston
Abston’s attorney previously tried to have jurors from Davidson County used in the trial, arguing that excessive media coverage of the Eliza Fletcher case would taint a potential local jury pool.
901 AI launches at FedEx Institute
The quarterly meetups will include expert guest speakers or panelists discussing the uses of AI in work and other settings.
Southwest offers career fair, open house to tackle local job demand
Participants will be able to learn more about more than 140 training programs for jobs in the Mid-South.
Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins impressed by Scotty Pippen Jr. in two-way stint
Pippen played more than 30 minutes on Saturday against Philadelphia just a few weeks after missing a month with an injury serious enough to keep him from moving at all.
Petitions being accepted for former criminal court judge’s seat
County elections administrator Linda Phillips said in a release that all petitioners should be aware of pending legislation that could remove Melissa Boyd’s former seat, making any petitions null and void.
Thaddeus Young’s high-tech basketball training gym is moving
Shoot 360 Memphis will move to the 50,000-square-foot facility that previously housed Memphis Cheer and Reform Sports Training.
Public safety data tough to track, especially when it comes to solving homicides
A lack of solid, shared data across the local public safety system’s multiple agencies has led to plenty of discrepancies, and the Memphis Police Department’s homicide clearance rate stands as a stark example.
The plan behind the conversion of the U.S. Steel Building to self storage
The U.S. Steel Building on Riverside Drive will be converted into a Hamilton Self Storage facility, including 400 climate-controlled self-storage units with a 100-space parking garage underneath.
Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Arlington, Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston, Lakeland Prep and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week.
Kits from Regional One help gunshot victims care for themselves at home
The Elvis Presley Trauma Center, one of the nation’s busiest trauma centers, is providing special kits to patients with bullet-related injuries while exploring a community-based clinic for Memphis to serve those patients after they’re discharged.
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Metro
County Commission postpones MSCS board changes vote
While some commissioners said the resolution the could end terms early for some MSCS board members is “unfair” and that there were “pure hypocrites in this room,” unhappy community members said, “It’s time for change.”
Premium City of Memphis Trips, Grizz sponsorships and a $1.2M office design: MATA audit reveals bus system spending
Premium Education In deposition, Marie Feagins was pressed on private meeting claims and a ‘formal complaint’
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
Business
Memphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
Premium Health Care Methodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
Premium Business From Como with crunch: Pecan brand is rooted in family
Premium Real Estate It’s a buyer’s market for residential real estate
Sports
Penny Hardaway to play in Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament
Former Tigers Penny Hardaway, Isaac Bruce and Jerome Woods are a few of the celebrities who will compete in the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament on Aug. 7 at Spring Creek Ranch.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What will it take to improve the American’s basketball perception?
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Can Memphis football beat the odds?
High School Sports Hospitalized Bolton football player dies
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
Ear-resistable: Rowan to open first Tennessee store in Germantown
An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: GloRilla takes charge, with a festival of her own making
Memphian Gloria Woods’ “Glo Bash” is set for Friday, July 25, at FedExForum. The event lets the three-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist set her own agenda.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.