City Councilwoman resigns parks job amid ethics complaint
Amid an ethics complaint into her employment, Memphis City Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas has resigned from her job at Memphis River Parks Partnership.
Memphis picks up commitment from guard Daniel Vieira-Tuck
Vieira-Tuck, a 6-foot-4 combo guard, spent this past season playing for S.L. Benfica of the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol, a Portuguese professional basketball league.
Memphis’ David Jones remains in NBA Draft, concludes time with Tigers
Jones, an All-AAC first-team selection and AP honorable mention All-American last season, has officially shut the door on his time with the Tigers.
Southwest Memphis center reopens, re-anchoring community
The Riverview Community Center got a $2.3 million renovation that includes more natural light in the gym and rooms for exercise, games and computers along with a new exterior.
‘I didn’t win this one’: Email claims responsibility for Graceland scheme
The person contacted The Daily Memphian by email around 1 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, and wrote that they had stolen “many” identities and received money for doing so.
Whitehaven High principal defends self after graduation fiasco
For more than a week, Principal Vincent Hunter has heard complaints about Whitehaven’s graduation ceremony being moved inside at the last minute, but he said the decision came from the top of the district.
Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe will close June 1
Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe will close its doors on Saturday, June 1, after 33 years of dressing Memphians for Halloween, Mardi Gras, costume parties, school plays, historical tours and other occasions.
Malcolm Dandridge laments leaving Tigers, shows appreciation for support
The former Tigers center and Memphis native shared his thoughts on the end of his college career, his future plans and more in an Instagram post Wednesday afternoon.
Steve Mulroy says city subpoena was ‘mix-up’
The City of Memphis subpoenaed all correspondence, documents and communication between Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy and attorneys for Tyre Nichols’ estate two weeks ago.
MBI special agent awarded for role in arrest of former Southaven officer
“Capt. Farish represents everything that is good in law enforcement,” said DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton as he presented Farish with his office’s Behind the Badge Award. “He represents everything we strive to emulate.”
Phase 1: Liberty Stadium renovations have begun
Phase 1 of renovation work at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is now underway.
Martin: Hardaway made another staff change. Is it getting to be a problem?
Andy Borman is the ninth assistant coach in Hardaway’s tenure at Memphis to leave or be fired.Related story:
Bartlett approves special-use permit for new private school
Opponents expressed concern with the location and potential traffic issues associated with a school in the residential neighborhood.
New Arlington High principal hired from Haywood County
Arlington wastes little time in naming a new principal for the district’s high school, replacing Shannon Abraham.
Memphis mayor talks crime ‘suppression’ at One Memphis town hall
Paul Young said the city’s strategy for crime suppression includes “criminal activity disruption” along with focusing police and city blight efforts in high-crime areas.
Inked: Office building sold for $1M, retail center sold for $950K
Collierville office building sold for $1 million, a Memphis retail center sold for $950,000 and Germantown Center has a new tenant.
Shelby County could fund 6% raises by cutting sheriff’s office position
Shelby County Budget Director Michael Thompson talks about the 2024 budget season — and the savings found in vacant county positions — on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast.
Logo Brands adds University of Memphis to strategic partnership program
The Tennessee-based company will exclusively produce a variety of merchandise categories, such as tents, chairs, soft-sided coolers and more, under contracts ranging from five to 10 years.
Memphis ranks No. 1 in advanced-industry job growth among peer cities
The report uses data from 2019 to 2021 to compare Memphis to peer cities using 31 indicators in three categories: economic foundation and stability, economic enablers for growth and economic outcomes.
Thompson Machinery, pickleball earn Collierville approvals
Thompson Machinery plans to develop roads and infrastructure which could encourage more business in the area. Pickleball 901’s conditional-use permit allows pickleball anywhere with Carriage Crossing.
Court hears arguments whether to admit evidence in Nichols case at trial
Government prosecutors have chalked up the allegations as a character attack on Nichols and argued Tuesday they shouldn’t be presented before a jury.
Roster sizes, the future of walk-ons and other topics on minds of SEC’s football coaches
Southeastern Conference football coaches are bracing for the impact of a potential downsizing of rosters around the NCAA.
MLB has new career, season batting leader after Negro Leagues statistics incorporated
With the Negro leagues' statistics added to Major League Baseball, Gibson’s .372 batting average surpassed Ty Cobb’s .367. At age 18, Gibson played his first professional game for the Memphis Red Sox in 1930.
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Metro
Homicide investigator headcount at MPD dwindles
Recently obtained records show that MPD’s homicide investigator count is shrinking in a city that saw almost 400 homicides last year and where more than 100 have occurred to date in 2024.
City of Memphis City’s latest LGBTQ+ liaison brings political voice, experience to role
Business
Collierville replies to Chick-fil-A lawsuit, says it fairly denied the chain
Collierville filed a response to the trustee of the proposed Chick-fil-A site. Chick-fil-A sued the town in March.
Premium Business Memphis ad agency Archer names new CEO
Sports
Memphis parts way with assistant basketball coach
Last month, a source told The Daily Memphian that Memphis basketball legend and Lane College coach Andre Turner had agreed to join Penny Hardaway’s staff.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: Bill Walton and Memphis will be linked forever — and that’s a tribute to both
Food
Survey slices Memphis a raw deal on pizza
The Bluff City is in the bottom spot in the worst-pizza-city list, according to an Associated Press article. It said, “Memphis is no stranger to the blues, which is fitting for its shortcomings as a pizza scene.”
Suburbs
Bartlett adopts parks master plan with look to future
“Most of the citizens are looking for more outdoor opportunities,” said Bartlett Parks and Recreation Director Paul Wright.
Arts & Culture
Memphis-area florists bring flower power to Botanic Garden
Through Aug. 15, each two-hour floral arranging workshop features a different florist and theme.
Opinion
Greenstein: ‘We can all change the world’
“Too often we underestimate our own ability to make a difference in another human life, and we fail to appreciate that singular ability in others as well.”
Podcasts
Church Health founder discusses complexity of organization’s goal
Church Health founder Dr. Scott Morris talks on “Behind The Headlines” about the 37-year-old institution he founded and how complex it has become in an era of big medicine and big health-care institutions.