Cleotha Abston is sentenced for rape, a local cookie lady is suing to save TikTok and the barbecue kings and queens are crowned.

Trenary murder suspect pleads guilty, council members suggest alternatives to a tax hike and Mexican food comes to the Nineteenth Century Club.

Bonner threatens to sue the County Commission, Halbert wants new software and more money, and a veg-forward eatery is planning its return.

MPD puts vacant jobs on hold, Skrmetti sues over new trans rules and The Lake District is acquired by its lender.

Former MPD officers are indicted over a fatal pursuit, a Memphis man is convicted in two 2019 murders and Domino’s delivers a big gift to St. Jude. 

Juvenile Court moves to temporary homes, Happy Mexican gets a refresh and a Memphis family wins the Feud.

Shelby County nixes bail calculator, Kevin Ritz judgeship nomination moves ahead and we’ve got a breakfast rec for “blue-collar ballers.”

A FedEx plane makes an emergency landing, a former cop is indicted for killing a man and poets celebrate Tom Lee Day. 

Shelby County Jail deals with broken cell locks, a drag-racing case is delayed and a barbecue battle is brewing. 

A federal rule could limit gun show sales, JJ Taylor joins Mikey Williams and DeSoto’s tax man still won’t collect taxes.

Gregory Livingston is sentenced to life, St. Jude turns to AI for help and a pickleball pop-up is coming to Collierville. 

Cases are rested in Livingston murder trial, the U of M launches its AD search and we’ve got a hot tip on cafe camping.

Juvenile Court could move into the old CA, Bally splits with Comcast and the oldest swimmer to qualify for the Olympic trials was inspired by a Memphis pool project.

Jurors get picture of Kroger gas station shooting, staff changes are coming to MSCS and a South Memphis polluter is gone.

The Lake District’s foreclosure sale is back on, the sun isn’t setting on a controversial solar farm and we tell you where to find Yemeni coffee.

Police union sues the city, mochi doughnuts pop up on Summer Avenue and Coach Cal could come to Memphis.

General Assembly ends for the year, Kevin Ritz gets grilled and BluffCakes is closing (but you can still order giant cookies).

U of M’s campus schools will be its own district, Lake District developer gets a last chance and the Goo Goo Dolls are coming to the Garden.

Feds investigate Orange Mound mass shooting, teachers might be able to carry guns and Jennifer Chandler is joining The Daily Memphian.

County Commission asks Halbert for a plan, Lee’s school voucher plan is dead and the Patty Daddys are bringing burgers to the Edge.

Chronic absenteeism is up in schools, a South Memphis polluter will close and the future looks bright for Tigers football.

State lawmakers pass $53B budget, Sugarmon wants more time for juvie takeover and we’ve got the scoop on a Downtown gelato shop.

MPD officer may have been killed by friendly fire, MSCS wants city money and Hernando residents can trade their cars for golf carts.

Bonner wants out of the juvenile detention business, Germantown is investigating possible arson and a longtime Cooper-Young boutique is closing.

The surviving suspect in Friday’s police killing took a plea deal last year, Mike Detroit shares the story of his secret brother and Memphis barbecue gets some Nashville love.