Gov. Lee says state not part of Memphis’ pursuit of xAI
The governor also discussed education after the passage of the third-grade retention law during a Wednesday, June 12, visit to Winchester Elementary School’s summer-learning academy.
901 FC scrambles for late draw against Rhode Island
Marlon Santos’ penalty late in stoppage time salvages a point, and evens the score, for the home team.
Inmate escaped Corrections Center during work detail, SCSO says
Corrections Center personnel noticed James Patrick Marshall, 48, missing around 9:30 a.m., according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Calkins: Before Elon Musk, there was Jerry West.
“Nobody believed Jerry West would take a job with the Grizzlies. He was too famous, too big, for this town. But West never thought that.” Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the NBA logo, dies at 86Related story:
DeAndre Williams is back in Memphis as he prepares for whatever ‘God’s got in store’
Former Tigers star DeAndre Williams reunites with Penny Hardaway as he gets set to embark on a new chapter. Louisville ‘working really hard’ to start series with Memphis basketballRelated story:
Opinion: Reclaimed wastewater is a real solution
“It is a real solution to protect the quantity as well as quality of our drinking water and to serve as an economic-development tool for other industries with environmental commitments.”
Memphis Botanic Garden names new executive director
The new leader will replace current director Michael Allen, who announced his intent to retire after a nearly eight-year stint, in February.
Crime was down in early 2024, Gibbons says at Collierville Chamber
“Reported violent crime, reported property crime and overall crime is down,” Bill Gibbons, president of the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission, said. “I don’t think most people feel it yet, and the way people feel is very, very important.”
Orgel talks Providence Place at Arlington Chamber luncheon
Some delays regarding the infrastructure have slowed the progress of completing Providence Place in Arlington, developer says.
FedEx plans to cut 1,700 to 2,000 jobs in Europe
The cuts are expected to generate $125 million to $175 million in savings, which the company expects to see in two years.
From baseball purgatory to the championship series: Three locals reflect on Birmingham-Southern’s wild ride
Three former Memphis-area high school baseball players had a front-row seat for one of the wildest — and at the same time most inspirational — stories of the college baseball season.
MSCS board halts layoffs until Feagins presents personnel plan
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education voted 8-1 for Superintendent Marie Feagins to suspend layoffs as MSCS employees filled both the auditorium and overflow areas.
Calkins: The mural said, ‘We can do better.’ Within weeks, it was vandalized.
A group of Crosstown High students painted a beautiful mural that said, “We can do better.” Within weeks, the mural was vandalized. So how did they respond? By doing better.
Where will xAI rank among Memphis water users?
Information obtained by The Daily Memphian through a Tennessee Public Records Act request shows xAI could rank among the top-five Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers.
Table Talk: Meet food writer Jennifer Chandler
Jennifer Chandler loves good food but says the most rewarding part of being a food and dining reporter isn’t about the meal.
City Council discussion on MATA red ink gets muted
Last month, MATA acknowledged it has a $60 million deficit. A City Councilwoman tried to talk specifics, but the discussion was abruptly halted after the head of the council staff talked with her privately during a public meeting.
Spades tournament, gala, music festival return for Tone Juneteenth
Tone’s “largest event of the year” will return for the fourth consecutive year.
State senator asks Tennessee AG to investigate DA’s deal with DOJ
State Sen. Brent Taylor is asking the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office to investigate a recent deal struck between the DOJ and the Shelby County DA’s office to stop local enforcement of the state’s aggravated-prostitution law.
Prospective owners considering Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch as a museum
“We want to offer a quality tour so that when people leave, they’re mesmerized by Jerry Lee’s career, his accomplishments, his home,” Todd Allen Herendeen, the property’s potential buyer, said.
Bartlett approves final readings for budget, tax rate and new fees
Bartlett will maintain its $1.73 property tax rate but raise fees in a couple of categories to balance the fiscal year budget approved this week.
No decision yet on whether City Council will campaign for charter amendments, chairman says
Now that five city charter referendums have moved to the November ballot, the Memphis City Council will probably consider whether it wants to spend city money on a campaign for the set of five proposals.
City budget season moves to amendments
City Council budget committee chairman Chase Carlisle plans to push for votes on proposed amendments in a Wednesday, June 12, committee session. The fiscal year begins July 1. Final budget votes by are scheduled for June 25.
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Metro
MSCS email: More than 1,000 positions will be eliminated
According to the email, about 41% of those 1,100 positions, or around 450, are already vacant.
Premium Public Safety DA’s office to implement diversion program for felons charged with weapons offenses
Business
Behind the Musk deal: the largest economic investment in Memphis history
“The vision that (Elon Musk) shared, knowing that vision includes Memphis in the winning equation, that for me was a goose bump moment,” Greater Memphis Chamber President and CEO Ted Townsend said.
Premium Real Estate Thornwood’s newest hotel to open in coming weeks
Sports
Memphis Tigers pick up first 2025 football commitment
Memphis will not only be replacing senior starting quarterback Seth Henigan next season, but it will also need some new star pass catchers.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Centers possibly pinging on Memphis Grizzlies’ radar
Food
Memphis Made to close Cooper-Young location
“We’ve needed a larger brewery for years and this one will allow us to grow and produce even more styles of beer,” said Andy Ashby, one of Memphis Made’s co-owners.
Suburbs
Amid population growth surge, Southaven preps to redistrict wards
From 2010 to 2020, the DeSoto County city’s population grew from less than 49,000 residents to almost 55,000. In 2000, Southaven’s population was around 29,000.
Arts & Culture
Baron Von Opperbean is coming back — this time to Mud Island
With new ‘BVO,’ artist Chris Reyes aims to bring ‘immersive entertainment’ to former Mud Island museum
Opinion
Herrington: Centers possibly pinging on Memphis Grizzlies’ radar
What level of center addition are the Grizzlies, with three stars on big contracts and a tax bill looming, willing or wanting to make? Here are 20 possibilities.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: NBA Draft and offensive philosophy
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss how the Grizzlies vision for the future could impact their draft decisions later this month.