Back Yard Burgers looking at liquidation
The company, which has been under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections since last year, is still struggling to pay off its creditors.
Sanford: Partisan politics could cost Ritz appeals court seat
Kevin Ritz’s confirmation before the full Senate is far from a slam dunk. His April 17 confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee was, to put it mildly, brutal, and Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, a Ritz supporter, said his chances are 50-50.
$10 Deal: When it comes to Kinfolk’s breakfast, you can’t miss
Kinfolk is breakfast food for people who are into food, but it’s far from pretentious. It’s blue-collar-baller, if you will. Truck-stop-gourmet.
Beale Street security tabs out before last call
The Downtown Memphis Commission uses security checkpoints on Beale Street on the weekends. But that private security does not screen patrons all night, every night. Security checkpoints come down at some point, while some bars are still open.
Grizzlies Insider: A refresher on the draft lottery process and Memphis’ chances
Jaren Jackson Jr. joined “Inside the NBA” on Wednesday night. The big man is still working out while the Grizzlies executives hope to get lucky in the lottery this weekend.
Le Bonheur unveils $95M expansion
The Stax Music Academy Band belted out a rousing rendition of the Bar-Kays’ “Soulfinger” as hundreds of guests gathered on Le Bonheur’s front lawn Wednesday, May 8.
ECS lacrosse player wins final athlete-of-the-week vote
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen Max Stegall as the final Daily Memphian spring-sports athlete of the week.
Former St. Agnes standout Rachel Heck wins NCAA Region golf title
The Stanford star snapped an 800-day drought with the win. It was her ninth NCAA tournament win, but her first since 2022.
Two dead in Tennessee after severe weather
The storms continue an outbreak of torrential rain and tornadoes that has cut across the country this week, from the Plains to the Midwest and now the southeastern U.S.
Former MPD officer federally indicted for 2021 killing
On Jan. 5, 2021, while Patric Ferguson while was on duty, he allegedly kidnapped and fatally shot Robert Howard in the head.
Memphis Chamber VP says we must ‘stop exporting talent’
Future businesses like BlueOval and accompanying industry will provide opportunities for the local workforce, according to an executive with the Greater Memphis Chamber.
TVA ignores warnings in moving forward with new natural gas plant
The nation’s largest public utility is moving ahead with a plan for a new natural gas plant in Tennessee despite warnings that its environmental review of the project doesn’t comply with federal law.
The To-Do List: Dance with David Quarles and sing along with Simien
This week, new art exhibitions feature work by Erin Harmon, Kong Wee Pang and Iwona Rhodes. Plus, Kevin Ford’s Tops Gallery show gets one last hurrah.
Grizzlies podcast: Draft lottery preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have a 31.9% chance of landing a draft pick inside the top four. Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss a few possible draft selections and how the draft order could impact Memphis’ overall strategy.
Guest Column: Education is bigger than grades, it’s preparation for life
“We cannot just wait, though, until students reach our doors as adults. We have to reach them earlier and younger; we cannot, however, do it alone.”
Southaven tweaks nuisance-property ordinance following uptick in violent crime
Southaven’s aldermen amended an ordinance defining chronic-nuisance properties to include any location where two violent or felonious drug events occur during a two-year period.
What Daily Memphians think*
“The narrative is too often forgotten. A very nice piece. Thanks.” — Paul Webb about The story of Tom Lee and his afterlife
“Can’t believe there are politicians and lawyers filing this ridiculous suit. I’ve voted for Republicans and Democrats. I don’t vote ‘party,’ I vote for people. And I’ve given money to people on both sides. This is just another attempt to intimidate voters. Knock it off! …” — Brooke Morrow about New lawsuit renews challenge to Tennessee laws targeting crossover voting in primary elections
“… I have witnessed countless ‘talent’ being exported after kids graduate from CBHS, Briarcrest, St. Agnes, St. Marys, MUS, etc. … My relatives in Nashville do not experience the same talent drain from MBA, Father Ryan, Ensworth, etc. … If we can get crime under control, we can begin to keep some of our home grown talent. If not, they will continue to seek a better place.” — Daniel Quinn about Memphis Chamber VP says we must ‘stop exporting talent’
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Medical-device company hosts first patient summit
Stryker Corp. gathered some of its ankle-replacement patients at its Arlington campus to get feedback from those who have benefitted from the procedure.
How Beale Street influenced ‘La Bohème’ at Opera Memphis
Ned Canty and Dennis Whitehead Darling joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about the production, the cast and how Darling came to love opera.
Sudoku: May 9
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Word search: Stax legend honored
Can you solve this word search?
Metro
Council members question proposed tax increase, fee hike
The hike in the monthly solid-waste fee was passed on the first of three votes by the Memphis City Council. They heard there could be increases in the fee as they also weigh a property-tax hike. Shelby County solar-farm regulations issue comes to a close at City CouncilRelated content:
City of Memphis Shelby County solar-farm regulations issue comes to a close at City Council
Business
St. Jude sharpening focus on AI, starting in radiology
The hospital will build algorithms to measure tumors, and then teach the system to simultaneously label where they are located, standardizing the host of ways physicians describe where tumors are located.
Premium Business IP unlikely to sell to Brazilian company, analysts say
Sports
Beyond the playbook: How reading shaped Tigers defensive back’s game
Memphis DB Julian Barnett credits his newfound passion for reading with helping him improve on the football field.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway extends mentorship, pre-NBA Draft training to Reece Beekman
Food
Changes barreling into Memphis’ only distillery
While Memphis’ Old Dominick Distillery makes some staff changes, it looks to the future.
Suburbs
DeSoto County asks state Supreme Court to appoint judge in Treadway lawsuit
Officials are turning to the Supreme Court of Mississippi after both judges for the 23rd Circuit Court District signed recusals, citing conflicts of interest.
Arts & Culture
From the stage to the studio: Rhodes graduate fine-tunes music career
While her childhood consisted of standing on tabletops and performing for family and friends, a singing career was initially just an afterthought for Cordova native Raneem Imam.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis is on the verge of a food fight. That doesn’t have to be bad
Mack Weaver, the new president and CEO of Memphis in May, was asked about “the competition” in BBQ contests this year. “There’s another contest going on?” he deadpanned. Yes, Memphis, there certainly is.
Podcasts
Shelby County budget proposal ups its share of Regional One rebuild
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about the move to county financing of the first phase of the project over the next decade. Meanwhile, CEO of Regional One said the anticipated state funding didn’t come through this year.
Games
Wordrow: Trezevant partnership will offer ‘pop-in’ services for seniors
This game follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.