‘This is embarrassing:’ Memphis moves to fill $10 million budget hole
The Memphis City Council approved $10 million from the city’s rainy day fund to fill the gap, most of which — about $9.7 million — is in the Memphis Fire Department’s budget.
The Memphis City Council approved $10 million from the city’s rainy day fund to fill the gap, most of which — about $9.7 million — is in the Memphis Fire Department’s budget.
The developers “withdrew” their application but say they only meant to postpone the vote. Council member Easter-Thomas doesn’t buy it.
County commissioners approved $18.6 million in funding to plan and build the diversion center. The jail study was an easier call at $250,000. The separate votes on the two projects came with very different timelines and expectations.
The Grizzlies’ 13-game winning streak against the Spurs ended on Tuesday when 13 Memphis players sat out with injuries. Related stories:
Superintendent Marie Feagins has been talking to senior leadership about the issue and a “few positions that have been posted” are to streamline operations, she said at a briefing that also covered safety, truancy and more.
“It seemed like forever,” Alicia Franklin said of her alleged rape by Cleotha Abston during testimony she gave on the first day of trial in the case.
Oral arguments were heard Tuesday, April 9, in an appeal of a class-action lawsuit against the City of Memphis about its alleged lack of testing more than 12,000 sexual assault evidence kits, some dating back decades.
Mayor Paul Young and Interim Chief C.J. Davis support a Memphis City Council ordinance to create a philanthropic and research foundation that would take private donations and put them toward the city’s public safety efforts.
Under new federal guidelines, one Memphis company will have to slash emissions and another seems to be in the process of shutting down.
The trial was paused in December to determine if Morant would be immune under the state’s self-defense immunity statute, also known as the “stand your ground” law.
Germantown’s next public art installation will draw attention to crosswalks along Wolf River Boulevard on the northern edge of the suburb.
High school girls in Tennessee will officially have a new competitive avenue beginning with the 2024-25 year.
Spence Nowinsky spent the last two seasons as the defensive coordinator and defensive ends coach at Ohio University.
How did Upadhyaya vote in his final AP Top 25 ballot of the season?
A state board overseeing attorneys’ disciplinary proceedings has censured a Shelby County juvenile court magistrate judge for filing an ill-intentioned lawsuit.
Sakura, a Japanese restaurant with three Shelby County locations, has added an extensive new section to its menu.
The line of credit will finance its inventory purchases under its long-term production agreement with Kentucky-based Green River Distilling Co.
The Craigmont planetarium is a one-of-a-kind offering in Memphis’ public school system. And it’s an example of how school building improvements can enrich student learning.
If history is any guide, John Calipari will arrive in Fayetteville motivated to prove his detractors wrong and to win at an elite level. Reports: Kentucky coach John Calipari talking with Arkansas about open jobRelated story:
Throughout his first 100 days, Memphis Mayor Paul Young has sought ways to get to “yes” and make Memphians feel heard by their new mayor, wielding his newfound power and spotlight to recast the city’s narrative and try to paint hope on Memphis’ self-portrait. But yes is not easy to come by. Listening takes hours that turn into days. Narratives don’t change in 90 days. Or 100. Already, circumstance has intervened.
Hookah, Southern brunch and lavish decor are on the menu at EnV.
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:
Here are the top performances by Memphis-area TSSAA track and field athletes through Saturday, April 6 meets. The next major meet in Memphis is this weekend’s Houston Classic.
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:
Herrington breaks down Jaren Jackson’s usage and availability, scoring and shooting, passing, rebounding and defense and looks ahead to next season. Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins impressed by Scotty Pippen Jr. in two-way stintRelated story:
Ready for a bit of a challenge? This sudoku is rated medium.
Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston discuss Memphis basketball’s NCAA transfer portal moves a little less than four weeks into yet another big offseason for the program.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Brandon Clarke and potential draft picks. They all try to name all 33 players the Grizzlies have used this season.
Downtown Memphis’ 63 artificial-intelligence-powered traffic cameras monitor activity down to the types of vehicles that pass through its streets daily and how fast they are going. The city plans to add about 200 additional cameras.
To many, xAI is just another chapter in what residents said they think is a legacy of industrial racism and pollution. The debate centers on one central question: Is Colossus worth the cost?
It was going to be a magnificent night for Memphis. Then Ja Morant and the Grizzlies crashed to the earth.
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.
After settling the district after the death of former Arlington Schools superintendent Jeff Mayo, Allison Clark has been rewarded with a four-year contract.
Don’t know every band on the Riverbeat lineup? Daily Memphian staffers did the cold hard research into each artist performing at the Downtown Memphis music festival.
“On Wednesday, 600-plus members of our Memphis Jewish community gathered for our 63rd annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration, a solemn and vital moment for remembrance and reflection.”
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.