‘No harm meant,’ Graceland foreclosure sale being dropped, company says
Naussany Investments, the company trying to foreclose on and sell Graceland, is dropping its effort. Related story:
Wednesday’s Spring Fling roundup: Record-setting day for CBHS track
Shot putter and discus thrower Ashton Hearn and the 4 x 800 relay team are the stars as several locals shine in Division 2 track and field.
Spring Fling soccer: Early goal sends CBHS into Division 2-AA final
The Brothers can extend their state record with a victory Thursday over Chattanooga McCallie.
Spring Fling: Wednesday’s best; Thursday’s schedule
A big day for CBHS athletes highlighted Wednesday’s Spring Fling action.
Lausanne girls win first team-tennis championship; boys team repeats
Lausanne boys also defeat University School of Jackson to win the state title.
MSCS won’t allow teachers to carry guns
The MSCS school board passed a resolution April 30 that prohibits employees from carrying firearms on campus. Some suburban districts have also said they won’t allow teachers to concealed carry on their campuses.
Tennessee to become first state to offer free diapers for Medicaid families
The recent funding approval comes as public health advocates say that families are increasingly struggling to afford enough diapers for their children.
Here’s who is playing the 2024 Mempho Music Festival
The lineup includes Queens of the Stone Age, The Roots, Sublime with Rome, Marcus King, Charles Wesley Godwin, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors and Digable Planets.
100 N. Main contractor seeks help on project
Ohio-based Cleveland Construction co-hosted an outreach event at the Springhill Suites Downtown Wednesday, May 22, to find subcontractors for Memphis’ tallest tower.
Development spotlighted at Lakeland chamber luncheon
Michael Walker, Lakeland city manager, said development in the suburb has not only helped enhance the city but also provided a successful revenue stream.
Young said Davis’ reappointment to MPD chief could come after budget
Memphis Mayor Paul Young said Wednesday, May 22, he plans to seek permanent status for Interim Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis and two other key executives after budget season.
Herrington: Hot seat label for Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins hard to avoid
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins won’t show up to training camp wearing a “Hot Seat” cap, but the label is applied frequently to NBA head coaches.
Drag-racing bill signed into law
Beginning July 1, drag racing goes from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. Those convicted of the crime will now face up to six years in prison and a $3,000 fine.
Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ new-look roster, a potential David Jones return
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discuss the several new additions to the Memphis Tigers’ roster, David Jones’ future and more.
Collierville Schools board chairman announces reelection intentions
Cox has served on Collierville School Board since the district’s inception. He was selected as chairman in late 2020.
Grizzlies podcast: Top draft prospects for pick No. 9
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share their top prospects for the Grizzlies in the upcoming NBA draft. Will Donovan Clingan slide to No. 9?
Tennessee is the latest state to mandate automatic defibrillators at high schools
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday to celebrate Tennessee’s new law requiring all high schools to keep an automated external defibrillator available during classes, athletic practices and games.
Metro
‘A tough push:’ Council skeptical of adding suburban votes to MLGW board
The suburbs make up about 32% of the MLGW’s revenue but have no voting power and no vote on rates.
Shelby County County Commission wrestles with property-tax rate as July 1 deadline looms
Business
Street cred: Behind-the-scenes man has run Beale for decades
In 1983, when Beale Street reopened as the city-owned entertainment district, Al James, now 71, became its official manager, running the hardscape of one of the country’s most famous streets like it was his own front yard.
Premium Real Estate April home sales in Memphis area up from last year
Sports
Grizzlies could make changes this offseason as new assistants enter
Coach Taylor Jenkins said he is looking hard at philosophical changes the Grizzlies could make this offseason.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies The breakfast club: Why some say Grizzlies right-hand man is perfect for front office
Food
New bar will ‘Level Up’ South Main
The upcoming Downtown game bar will feature 20 arcade games, an 8-foot Lite Brite and an authentic Philly, with rolls shipped from Philadelphia.
Suburbs
Mixed-use development in Hernando breaks ground after 17-year delay
Delta Landing has broken ground across from the new Hernando High. The 250-acre development will include more than 500 single-family homes, about 90 condominiums and a separate senior living facility.
Arts & Culture
U of M saxophonist will solo with US Army Concert Band in June
Two days before the concert, Andrew Stine will audition for an opening in the concert band, a test of nerve before one of the biggest days of his life.
Opinion
Narcisse: ‘It’s 10 o’clock. Do you know where our children are?’
“Accounting for the lives, time and experiences of the young people in our community is not the sole responsibility of parents. We are each responsible.”
Podcasts
County to add three new mental health diversion facilities
Three new mental health facilities, which provide diversion opportunities for those struggling with mental health issues, are under development in Shelby County.
Games
Jigsaw: SmokeSlam winners
This week’s puzzle features a photo by The Daily Memphian photography intern Benjamin Naylor.