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
Ask the Memphian: Has Memphis ever been the victim of an art heist like the Louvre?
Curios, statues, Albrecht Durer and Elton John: How have Memphis museums been victimized by thieves in the last century?
Premium City of Memphis What could be the long-term impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Community leaders weigh in.
Premium City of Memphis What happens after the Task Force leaves?
Premium Metro U.S. Marshals director: Next Task Force phase to target MPD policy changes
Business
College students want to flip a house in every state — starting in Memphis
The two are documenting their progress on TikTok where viewers can watch the process of redeveloping a house and where they will go next.
Premium Business Elves on the shelves — and ladders and roofs
Premium Business Their motto is ‘be prepared.’ But Girl Scouts didn’t see this coming.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Tous Les Jours coming to Collierville
Sports
What to watch when Memphis visits Ole Miss
The Tigers play their first road game against the Rebels in Oxford.
Sports Memphis women’s soccer gets 7 seed in NCAA Tournament
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: As Grizzlies drama passes, spotlight shifts to coach Tuomas Iisalo
Premium Memphis Tigers Football With Memphis quarterback Lewis’ injury status unknown, attention turns to the Tigers defense
Food
What to order: Boiling Fish at Petals of a Peony earns Michelin attention with fiery finesse
At Petals of a Peony, after the plates are cleared, the soft tingle of pepper and the warmth of that final bite linger — the kind of souvenir you can’t pack up.
Suburbs
Bartlett has plan to save Quail Ridge Golf Course, but residents disagree about path forward
“This plan seems like a really good idea,” one resident said. “This is the same TIF that was rejected before,” said another.
Arts & Culture
New Memphis-based novel recalls news industry’s bygone days
David Wesley Williams dodged layoffs in a more than 30-year newspaper career. In his novel “Come Again No More,” he memorializes a now-bygone era and celebrates his adopted hometown of Memphis.
Opinion
Calkins: Maybe these Memphis Tigers aren’t so bad, after all. Maybe they’re even fun.
When Simon Majok hit a 3-pointer, Memphis fans may have asked: “Wait, who is that again?” Majok was one of the happy surprises as another Tiger season tipped off.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A week for walking
It’s Monday, Nov. 10, and if there’s a theme for the week ahead, it might be walking.