MSCS, police discuss safety, but few were there to hear
Officials with Memphis-Shelby County Schools and local law enforcement, who were most of the audience, held a community forum that focused on gun safety, mental health and marijuana use.
Wednesday prep report: Even Collierville soccer coach impressed as Houston rolls up score
The Mustangs score five in the annual grudge match against Collierville. Houston coach David Wolff told his team at halftime not to let up, and they didn’t.
Redbirds recap: Bottom-ninth grand slam lifts Birds over Bats
The victory over Louisville marked the first come-from-behind win for the Redbirds when trailing after the seventh inning.
Clayborn Temple nonprofit leader said some of landmark may survive
Anasa Troutman, the leader of the nonprofit directing the restoration of Clayborn Temple, said the building may be considered a “complete loss” by the Memphis Fire Department, but she said she isn’t using the term.
Police make arrest in fatal Tom Lee Park shooting
Police arrest 18-year-old in fatal shooting of another teenager in Tom Lee Park on April 13.
GloRilla’s ‘Glo Bash’ coming to FedExForum
GloRilla last performed at FedExForum last year as part of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” tour.
Tyre Nichols trial: Former MPD officers found not guilty on all counts
Here are some observations from the state courtroom, the federal trial in September 2024 and the case overall.
Houston slugger feasting at the plate in 2025
Mustangs junior first baseman Collin Bland heads into the postseason already in possession of his school’s season home run record.
Inked: Former Bed Bath & Beyond trades robes for liquor bottles
Plus, Midtown apartments sell for $3.1 million, and an urgent care clinic for pets is coming to the Bartlett area.
Right on track: Tigers name outdoor running course
The Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium project got a significant funding boost and with it comes an official name for the outdoor track.
Dive into Spanish culture at the Brooks
A new concert series at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art explores the different styles and genre of Spanish music, led by Marina Carracedo, a visiting lecturer at the University of Memphis.
Memphis women’s tennis earns AAC Coach and Player of the Year honors
The Tigers ended the year strong by winning the conference tournament and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament.
Former Bartlett golf course has residents depressed over future
Six months after Quail Ridge Golf Course closed in Bartlett, the owner has called short of maintaining the property and nearby residents wonder what is planned for the site.
MSCS teachers to receive $2,000 bonuses this year
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board approved a resolution supporting private school vouchers, directed the superintendent to have local leaders weigh in on a facilities plan and did not censure board member Towanna Murphy for ethics violations.
JB Smiley Jr. touts ‘direct’ leadership style as he joins Shelby County mayor’s race
Memphis City Council member JB Smiley Jr. joins what could be a large field of contenders in the Democratic primary to succeed Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.
‘Cane’ you believe it? Southaven’s Raising Cane’s to open soon
Raising Cane’s move into the Memphis market begins with the Southaven location in June.
Opinion: Why state legislators decided to wait on MSCS oversight board
“Our decision to wait reflects our belief that effective reform must be evidence-based. Without the audit’s insights, we risk implementing solutions that are either too heavy-handed or insufficiently robust.”
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Metro
Analysis: Here are the Memphis school buildings in the worst shape
The Daily Memphian reviewed public records that illuminate the needs for Memphis-Shelby County Schools facilities. The assessments found about $40 million in immediate needs for the district, and some $1.38 billion in estimated upgrades.
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Education St. Paul Catholic School breaks ground on $18M expansion
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City of Memphis Landmark Clayborn Temple total loss after pre-dawn fire
Business
Oak Court Mall to face the wrecking ball
Josh Poag and a group of Memphis investors purchased the mall at 4465 Poplar Ave. in 2023 for $18.3 million and spent the last year envisioning Oak Court’s future.
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Sports
‘We have a limit’: Is there a lesson for Memphis in how UT handled its QB?
Memphis may have to soon decide where it will draw the line and let guard PJ Haggerty walk — as Tennessee did with quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
Sports Vols coach said talks about game versus Memphis are ‘nowhere’ near active
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Food
Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue closes
Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue has closed, leaving just the original location on Summer Avenue for those who love the eatery’s fish tacos or big sandwiches.
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Suburbs
Germantown eliminates holiday decorations ordinance
A resident had filed a federal lawsuit pointing out the prior policy limiting the time or such decorations violated her freedom of expression and First Amendment rights.
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Arts & Culture
Lamar Sorrento paints world only way he knows how
“Some people, their goal in life is to be their authentic selves. Most people never get there,” said a longtime friend. “(Lamar Sorrento’s) gotten there and gone past it, I think.”
Performing Arts ‘Cabaret,’ ‘Caroline, or Change’ and more take Memphis theaters in May
Opinion
Calkins: On Clayborn Temple’s final day, shaken Memphians came to pay their respects
The city can feel like it’s in crisis. The country can feel like it’s in crisis. And Monday, we all woke up to the news that Clayborn Temple had burned down.Related content:
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Just City leader says criminal cases moving too slowly
A recent report from the state comptroller’s office noted inefficiencies in the local criminal justice system. Fixing them could have implications for the Shelby County Jail.