Memphis in May barbecue contest starts smoking
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest got underway Wednesday afternoon, and for many teams, it begins with the wood.
Wednesday prep report: Late goal gives Houston region soccer title
Gracen Adams scored with four minutes remaining to give the Houston Mustangs a home sectional match Saturday.
National Response Team investigating Clayborn fire
The Memphis Fire Department said it and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have been conducting “extensive off-site work, including detailed witness interviews and thorough video analysis.”
FedEx renews ties with Amazon after six-year split
It signs on to carry undisclosed volume of residential delivery, in multi-year contract.
Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
“John Calipari is game to return to Memphis this fall to play an exhibition game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? That sounds like an fine idea. It’s just time.” Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in MemphisRelated content:
Summer Drive-In closing
The site was listed for sale in March, but the president of Malco Theatres said it would only be sold “if it was the right thing to do.”
MPD makes arrest in Memphis Allies shooting
Six people were shot, one fatally, during a drive-by shooting at a Memphis Allies meeting in Hickory Hill on April 9.
County commissioners want school-buildings plan as MSCS seeks $35M
This year’s funding request for building upgrades promises to be the final ask Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders make before establishing a long-term plan for closing and consolidating schools.
Redbirds recap: Memphis swept in doubleheader by Nashville to begin series
Redbirds manager Ben Johnson is currently three wins from becoming the all-time winningest manager in Memphis Redbirds history.
Two sheriff’s deputies fired after allegations of sexual misconduct
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been fired following an incident last summer in which one of them allegedly had sex with an intoxicated woman after responding to a call.
DA’s office, MPD shut down site of year’s first homicide
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office and the Memphis Police Department temporarily shut down a business that has been the site of multiple homicides this year.
Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Herrington’s multipart column ranking the most valuable players on the Memphis roster.
Minority contracting programs banned statewide
Local minority contracting programs have been thrown into legal limbo after the Tennessee General Assembly effectively banned them statewide earlier this spring.
Elon Musk-founded xAI could purchase large order of transformers
Transformers are used to run power plants and data centers, like the xAI supercomputer in Memphis, and the demand for these facilities is increasing in the U.S.
South Korean manufacturer announces $50M expansion at former Mitsubishi plant
The expansion will double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 local hires to its 400 employees.
Harris proposes lower property tax rate, $5 wheel tax hike
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says his budget proposal for the new fiscal year will reduce the county property tax rate by 20% and raise the county wheel tax by another $5.
Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in Memphis
The Memphis Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks are working on scheduling an exhibition basketball game at FedExForum that would benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
CBU studies partnership with Illinois university
As part of a long-term survival strategy, Christian Brothers University is considering a partnership with a sister campus located outside of Chicago.
City wants court to sanction Tyre Nichols family’s attorneys
The City of Memphis moved for sanctions Tuesday, May 13, in response to a Monday statement from RowVaughn Wells’ legal team that said any discussion of the civil case bankrupting the city is fearmongering.
What to know before you go to Memphis in May’s barbecue contest
- The WCBCC runs May 14-17 in Liberty Park in Midtown Memphis. Read more and listen to MIM staffers talk about this year’s competition.
What to know before you go to the SmokeSlam barbecue contest
- SmokeSlam runs May 15-17 in Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. Read more and listen to SmokeSlam’s VIP host Gina Neely discuss this year’s competition.
Memphis in May officials reveal barbecue judging secrets
- In 2024, MIM judging chairs Michelle and Brandon O’Guin were guests on the Sound Bites podcast to talk about Memphis barbecue and the complicated judging system for Memphis in May.
Inked: ‘Homegrown success story’ expands; Shelby Drive site sold to former owner
VSL Nail Spa adds another location. Plus, a fully leased strip center and a Lamar Avenue liquor store each were sold.
Germantown adjusts tax rate downward ahead of budget approval
Germantown is considering a slightly lower tax rate than what was previously shown to city leaders and the finance commission.
Briarcrest sweeps Knoxville Catholic to return to Spring Fling
Complete games for pitchers Phinn Waters and Lance Bryan lift the Briarcrest Saints over the Knoxville Catholic Irish in Division 2-AA.
Opinion: An open letter on immigration to graduating seniors
“This time of your life should be so rich with hope, excitement, and possibility. I want you to understand, however, that not everyone in our country is allowed those rights.”
Guest Column: The case for youth voices on nonprofit boards
“By welcoming young people and community voices into nonprofit governance, we can strengthen individual organizations and build a more equitable, sustainable and community-driven Memphis.”
Sudoku: May 14
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
Criminal case against Youth Villages staffers dropped, DA’s office says
Four Youth Villages staffers previously had been indicted for facilitation of aggravated child abuse and facilitation of reckless homicide in the death of 17-year-old Alegend Jones.
Premium Education MSCS sues PowerSchool over data breach
Premium City of Memphis Architect tapped for $550 million FedExForum renovations
Premium Metro Cory Booker visits Memphis
Premium Music Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
Business
Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
But Ethan Edwards, the owner of what is going in there, The Station, hopes you won’t hold it against his business.
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Premium Health Care Nurse celebrating Mother’s Day with her newborn thanks to colleagues’ care
Health Care UTHSC addresses loss of federal funding
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Tigers sign strong-shooting small college transfer forward Matthews
Mason Matthews’ signing is the 11th announced by coach Penny Hardaway and the Tigers this offseason.
Memphis Grizzlies TJ Shorts to Grizzlies? It’s too soon to be sure
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football brand stays in spotlight on Jon Gruden QB Class
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis native Curtis Givens III is visiting the University of Memphis. Is a commitment next?
Memphis Grizzlies NBA Draft lottery results not what Memphis Grizzlies wanted to see
Food
Ask the Memphian: Who created barbecue nachos? It’s a question that will rile some folks up
Who created barbecue nachos? Well, it depends on who you ask, and be careful if you do ask because both sides are feisty about the answer.
Premium Food News This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs
Suburbs
Collierville rezones ‘Mount Trashmore’
The former Shelton Road landfill is a popular sledding destination when it snows, but its future is uncertain.
Premium Germantown Why is construction taking so long for Thornwood and former Carrefour?
Arts & Culture
Central High School jazz band returns triumphant from New York
After a stellar performance run in New York, The Central High School jazz band came home with a first-place win.
Premium Music After its second year, where does Riverbeat stand?
Opinion
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essentially Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
Podcasts
Mulroy said Brent Taylor’s latest move is ‘face-saving bit of window dressing’
“There never was a case for removal or even investigation in the first place, and you don’t have to take my word for that,” Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy said on WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”