Three more restaurants are moving into Silo Square in DeSoto County, including one that also will host music events.

After a 20-year stint at the Memphis Zoo, Ya Ya returns to Shanghai, China, accompanied by the zoo’s senior veterinarian and chief zoological officer.

Harris also outlined the funding and timetable for historic county capital projects — the rebuilding of the Regional One Health campus and new high schools in Cordova and Frayser.

Bartlett will maintain its property tax rate under the proposed budget, but there are several fees that the suburb will add in the coming fiscal year.

The Tigers haven’t been majorly impacted by the spring transfer portal. Defensive back Ladarian Paulk is the only major contributor from last season who has decided to leave so far. 

Boyle Insurance Agency, Baker Donelson and The Joint Chiropractic announce promotions and additions. 

“We’re seeing those bridge lights come on to honor the victims, to honor their families, to shine a light and attention on their needs, and also to shine the light of truth,” District Attorney Steve Mulroy said.

The Wednesday, April 26, presentation by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris includes a multi-year $350 million funding commitment toward a rebuild of the Regional One Health campus and money for new high schools.

A referendum ordinance on a two-year residency requirement cleared the Memphis City Council, which left open the question of the residency requirement for this year’s race for mayor.

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The idea’s benefits could be many: It would allow people to build equity, and it would lessen the backlog of the city’s renter program. It could also bring a new steel frame manufacturer to the city.

The $792 million proposal is $42 million larger than the current city budget. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is not proposing a property tax increase but said the increase is funded by sales tax revenue, economic growth and the performance of the city’s investments. 

Valery Smith, founder of the Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation for injured and orphaned birds, has died after battling pancreatic cancer.

New evidence should be considered in a dismissed lawsuit with ties to the death of Eliza Fletcher, according to recent court filings.

Following his attempt to back out of a plea deal, former state Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) will appear in federal court in Nashville May 16 for an evidentiary hearing in his campaign fraud case.

Reported major violent crime is up 7.7% in Memphis and 5.4% in Shelby County. Major property crime has increased more dramatically, however, driven by a 155% increase in vehicle thefts in the city. 

“Who’s to say there’s not going to be a hot tub rolling down the road next month,” said Ashley Coleman, owner of the pedal-powered bar Sprock and Roll.

“It’s just tragic to see what’s happening — in your state in particular,” Biden told state Reps. Justin J. Pearson, Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson. “There’s nothing guaranteed about democracy. Every generation has to fight for it, and you all are doing just that.”

Johnathan Lawson’s transfer portal entry leaves Memphis with just two guaranteed returnees from its 2022-23 team.

Outlaw country veteran Willie Nelson will play Southaven in October as part of his annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour and extension of his 90th birthday.

MPD brass told the Memphis City Council the department plans to take youth breaking curfew Downtown to the Greenlaw Community Center, which the city’s parks department is relinquishing to police. 

Meanwhile, some city council members are calling in city chief legal officer Jennifer Sink to take a stand on what the residency requirement is for those running for mayor.

Rose says he’s ready to tackle the high expectations of one of the state’s top programs.

The Grizzlies have a long way to go now as they return home for Wednesday night’s Game 5, where they will face elimination at the hands of the lower-seeded but more experienced, healthier and seemingly more composed Lakers.

The Grizzlies have a lot of growing up to do. That’s obvious now. Sure, they played better in Game 4. But the old man — LeBron James — is showing them what grown-up playoff basketball looks like.

Now the Grizzlies try to defy history. Thirteen teams have erased a 3-1 series deficit, while 258 teams have failed. 

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Box score: Lakers 117, Grizzlies 111 (OT)