Memphis-area native and Grammy Award-winning Justin Timberlake was arrested while driving on New York’s Long Island.

Memphis softball coach Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro is leaving the program after going 14-87 in two seasons.

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At a meeting that stretched past 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the Shelby County Commission closed out its budget season with no property-tax hike and a 6% pay raise for county employees.

In the Mid-South, 40% of patients aren’t tested because doctors and hospitals aren’t on board, according to research in a national journal. 

Impacted areas are expected to have received up to 2 inches of rain, with additional rainfall possible. 

Young initially committed to Vermont on April 11 after entering the NCAA transfer portal March 21 but opted to reopen his recruitment last week due to “personal matters.”

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Chase Carlisle, the city council’s budget chair, proposed his version of a budget that stands at odds with Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s proposed 75-cent property tax hike. 

Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy is dropping the diversion program that raised State Sen. Brent Taylor’s ire, but the Eads Republican is still pushing for Mulroy’s ouster.

Cleotha Abston is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping, unlawful possession of a weapon and tampering with evidence in the Fletcher case.

James Lewellen, former Collierville town administrator, said Stan Joyner’s decision not to run marked “the end of an era.” 

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Flyway Brewing Memphis’ new taproom and restaurant space should be completed this summer, but two beers are already available at local restaurants. 

Collierville residents feel the town has listened but not taken action to address flooding concerns on their street.

Nearly 70 food grievance reports from the Shelby County Jail are another issue for a facility rampant with problems, including inmate deaths, broken jail locks, a recent inmate-organized fire, deferred kitchen maintenance, malnutrition and violence.

LaterSkaters Memphis recently gained official nonprofit status and hopes to give 300 kids skateboards this year. 

The supercomputer intended to power and do computations for Grok, the chatbot run by xAI’s artificial intelligence, could be up and running as early as August, a source familiar with the matter told The Daily Memphian.

After 12 years, Overton Park Conservancy executive director Tina Sullivan is ready to step down and she’s confident the green space will endure and thrive under the next generation of leadership.

This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from The Daily Memphian’s Mark Weber of Holiday Deli & Ham’s beloved Papa’s Pimento Cheese. 

Kavares Tears and Reese Chapman homered, Drew Beam limited North Carolina to one hit over five shutout innings, and Tennessee took control of its bracket at the College World Series with a 6-1 win.

Horseback rides and the chance to hear live music were some of the ways attendees enjoyed themselves during the Tone Juneteenth Festival. 

At the age of 46, Rose is by far the oldest athlete at the meet — earning her place two decades removed from her last appearance.

Also happening this week: State Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, will host the Republican Party of Shelby County’s Lincoln Day Gala.