DeSoto County escapee barricades self in Chicago restaurant
“Our plan is to start extradition, and we’re praying that ... he’s captured, and we can bring him back here,” DeSoto County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Justin Smith said.
MSCS board changes rules governing system’s attorney
The new structure, outlined in a resolution sponsored by all nine board members, is a return to a precedent of the legacy Memphis City Schools district.
How a giant astronaut ended up on a Memphis studio called Outerspace
“For artists in this city, the biggest missing piece is marketing,” said James “IMAKEMADBEATS” Dukes. “Creative installations like this help out dramatically.”
Document details what jobs MATA will cut: ‘Not a fun day’
New Memphis Area Transit Authority documents detail which jobs the transit system plans to cut as it attempts to right-size its operations.Related content:
Memphis police cleared 14% of major crimes in 2023
Memphis police made 14,399 total arrests in 2023. Most of those, 90%, were adults.
Whitehaven High secures funds for STEM lab
COVID, inflation and missing funding had some supporters doubting the project would ever be finished.
Whataburger complicates Midtown mixed-use project
The issue for the multi-use development is adding another set of drive-thru lanes to an area already dominated by fast-food restaurants.
Buckley: Ed Scott learned a lot about Liza Fletcher. And about Memphis.
As Memphians gathered to honor Liza Fletcher with a new stadium, Memphis Tigers athletic director Ed Scott learned a lot about his new community.Related content:
Calkins: U of M to celebrate the life of Liza Fletcher with a new soccer stadium
It’s the perfect way to honor Fletcher’s legacy — and to continue to spread her light.
Collierville to review Fire Dept. pay plan, tattoo policy
Leaders will review pay and career-development plans for the town’s fire department on Monday. Currently, CFD does not allow visible tattoos.
Confrontation puts new spotlight on MSCS-Peer Power contract
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Peer Power Foundation’s long-standing contract, which has received renewed focus following an Aug. 8 confrontation between MSCS’ superintendent and the foundation’s board co-chair, remains unsigned.
Tennessee law to let teachers carry guns in schools caused a ruckus, but has drawn little interest
No Tennessee school system has indicated it’s working to train teachers or staff to be armed under the new law, according to dozens of school and law enforcement officials contacted by Chalkbeat.
Herrington: Consumer’s guide to the 2024-2025 Grizzlies home schedule
Chris Herrington breaks down each home game with a four-star scale rating in his guide to the Memphis Grizzlies’ home schedule.
Lane Kiffin and No. 6 Ole Miss are trying to avoid the ‘rat poison’ of high expectations
The Rebels are coming off their first 11-win season and are No. 6 in the preseason AP Top 25.
Arlington development nixes 55+ housing plan to allow younger tenants
With some hesitation from lenders and a desire to draw interest from younger clients, developers asked for an amendment to the plan for Providence Place on Milton Wilson Boulevard near Airline Road.
Election commission certifies August election results, moves to Nov. 5 ballot
Some vote totals changed in the certified Aug. 1 election results for Shelby County. Meanwhile, the Shelby County Election Commission certified the list of candidates in five sets of suburban races on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Metro
Youth court gives kids a second chance
The program operates on restorative justice principles, so sentences range from community service to restitution to even writing apology letters to parents.
Premium Education She teaches special education. The city helped her buy a house.
Business
Ice pop shops to open in Bartlett, Berclair
A lifelong love for sweets is the backbone of 901 Slushies, Ice Cream & Treats, which is opening two locations in the Memphis area to beat the summer heat.
Premium Business Plans accelerate for Memphis greywater plant
Sports
Memphis to play Alabama in preseason exhibition
Tigers basketball will meet the Crimson Tide in a matchup that will benefit the Huntsville Hospital Foundation.Related content:
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Food
What to Order: Breakfast Sushi — and more — at Kitchen Laurel
Kitchen Laurel, chef Kevin Sullivan’s restaurant in Cooper-Young, serves creative twists on breakfast fare.
Suburbs
Apartments, condos, hotels and more planned for Germantown
Carrefour at Kirby Woods is being redeveloped into The Standard Germantown. The new building at the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Kirby Road still needs a tenant.
Arts & Culture
Artists draw on reality with in-the-flesh models
Drawing classes with live models (sometimes clothed, sometimes not) help artists hone their skill at sketching the human form.
Opinion
Narcisse: ‘How can you continue to believe ... there is a God?’
“On Thursday, May 23, my wife, Kayana Reñeé Marks Narcisse, died. She was 32 years old.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Corky’s is ready for its close-up
The shopping channel was in Memphis this week to shoot live at Corky’s, as part of its Foodie Travel Series.
Games
Jigsaw: Top players compete at Southwind
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image from the FedEx St. Jude Championship taken by photography intern Benjamin Naylor for The Daily Memphian.