Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Hundreds of police officers across Shelby County gathered in the parking lot of Hope Presbyterian Church before driving a 40 mile route around Memphis in honor of Officer Christopher Scott “Scotty” Triplett. Triplett was killed last week after he was struck by a car while riding his motorcyle in a motorcade near Hickory Hill. (Houston Cofield/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Hundreds of police officers across Shelby County drove a 40 mile route around Memphis in honor of Officer Christopher Scott “Scotty” Triplett. Triplett was killed last week after he was struck by a car while riding his motorcyle in a motorcade near Hickory Hill. (Houston Cofield/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Youth Villages’ Bower Activity Center offers a place to practice rock-climbing technique on May 22, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Mitchell High School standout Dorien Johnson clears the hurdles at the state championships in Murfreesboro, Tennessee May 25, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A runner with Mitchell High School's 4x200 meter relay race takes the baton during the state championships in Murfreesboro, Tennessee May 25, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Melrose High School's Jermain Dodson competes in the men' 100 meter dash during the state championships in Murfreesboro, Tennessee May 25, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Christian Brothers High School men's soccer team celebrates a state championship over Father Ryan in Murfreesboro, Tennessee May 27, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tipton Rosemark Academy's Brooklyn Rose (4) bunts during a state championship semifinal game against Silverdale Baptist Academy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee May 25, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tipton Rosemark Academy celebrates in the dugout during a state championship semifinal game against Silverdale Baptist Academy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee May 25, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jackson Tire and Alignment technician John Speer changes tires Thursday, May 20, 2021 on Jackson Ave. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
A fire marshal does inspections as construction continues on phase one of the mixed-use Lakeland Town Square development on Monday, May 24, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
This week’s photos are heart-stirring — from the moving images of the ‘sea of blue’ honoring officer Scotty Triplett to the faces of young athletes pouring everything they’ve got into the Spring Fling games.
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Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
It’s been quite a week for Memphis Grizzlies fans as well as lovers of art and, of course, barbecue.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Our favorite photos this week include a Kroger employee who’s claiming a $1 million prize because she got a coronavirus vaccine; baristas at Memphis Zoo; new developments in Binghampton, and a tight spot at Torchy’s.