Brazilian firm reportedly offers to buy IP
Deal could be worth $15 billion, unnamed sources say.
Lee says constitutional carry not a problem in Memphis, voucher bill to return
Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday, May 7, the ability to open carry firearms — and “constitutional rights” — are not the issue when it comes to Memphis and Shelby County crime.
Petition filed to remove Wanda Halbert from office
Hamilton County District Attorney General Coty Wamp is seeking Halbert’s removal because “Defendant has willfully neglected to perform duties enjoined upon Defendant by the laws of the State.” Support for Wanda Halbert’s raise requests vanishes with legal move to oust herRelated content:
New rule would close gun loophole, if state AGs lawsuit doesn’t overturn it
According to a statement from Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti, he believes the new ATF rule imposes too much of a regulatory burden on people “who occasionally sell or trade a firearm.”
Safety at community centers in focus after shooting in Douglass
Memphis City Council members talked about better camera surveillance and other measures with Memphis Parks Director Nick Walker.
Grizzlies lottery preview: A new team representative, four players to keep an eye on
The Memphis Grizzlies will have a new representative when they enter lottery day on Sunday. Here are a few players to watch before we know where the team will select.
School board candidates sound off on Feagins’ leadership, voter apathy
School board candidates on the August ballot talk about MSCS superintendent Marie Feagins’ vision for the district.
City of Memphis names new LGBTQ+ liaison
Renee Parker Sekander, a Memphis native, graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Support for Wanda Halbert’s raise requests vanishes with legal move to oust her
Two resolutions to fund the clerk’s office, including a pay raise, were withdrawn from the County Commission’s agenda Monday, May 6, without comment.
County Commission gives final approval to rules for solar farms
The vote came with some important changes to accomodate large solar arrays within the city that MLGW pushed for. The Memphis City Council votes on the measure Tuesday, May 7.
Grand jury indicts Hebrew school shooting suspect
The man accused in a summer 2023 shooting at Margolin Hebrew Academy has been indicted in the case.
Battle of the Barbecue: Know before you go to MIM’s barbecue contest
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is back for the 46th year. We’ve got your guide to the food, tent etiquette, entertainment and more for this year’s event in Liberty Park.
‘Everybody needs a Fred Smith': Former football coach Houston Nutt talks NIL
Houston Nutt traveled to Memphis as a participant in the Memphis Touchdown Club’s spring speaker series and shared his thoughts on NIL and the transfer portal.
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.
Monday prep report: Briarcrest claims region title as reliever closes out CBHS — twice
Caleb Lassiter picks up saves in both games as Saints advance in Division 2-AA.
Germantown schools wrapping up the $72.9M general fund part of budget
Germantown Muncipal School District leaders will take their final review of their 2024-25 budget this month.
City Council could take first vote on solid-waste-fee hike
The administration of Mayor Paul Young wants the council to take the first of three votes Tuesday, May 7, on a $6.98 increase in the solid waste fee. The administration also will outline changes it would make to garbage collection with the increase.
ShelbyCares campaign encourages men to take charge of their health
Through the ShelbyCares Neighborhood Health Club program, more than 5,300 people have signed up for free workouts at neighborhood gyms, but more than 80% of them are women.
What Daily Memphians think*
“I’m in favor of ANYTHING that helps curb the absolute reckless behavior and complete disregard for public safety we see on the streets today. I also think we should start banning noise enhancements for these muscle cars — it’s a public nuisance at best.” — Justin Keeton about 3 years after death, drag racing is poised to become felony
“Another enormous failure of our so-called justice system. We could have sent this young man to Arkansas, and been rid of the problem but he slipped through a crack as wide as the Grand Canyon. We need better people in our judicial system. The ones we have don’t seem to care.” — Danny Livingston about Fatal drag racing case remains unresolved after 7 years
“This vote will be a good indicator of which Commissioners are truly interested in serving Shelby taxpayers.” — Mike Warr about Shelby County Commission to vote on pay raises for County Clerk’s office
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Trezevant partnership will offer ‘pop-in’ services for seniors
“It could be as simple as in the evening, ‘Hey, can you just check and make sure that Mama has dinner and that the phone is beside the bed, plugged in and charging.’”
Tigers land offensive lineman who originally committed to Washington
Chris Adams started four games at right tackle for Old Dominion last year before starting the remaining nine games at left tackle. Related story:
Cards’ Carpenter making rehab appearance with Redbirds
Carpenter, 38, has been out since early April with a right oblique strain. He has played in only three of the Cardinals’ games this season.
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Metro
Where do Memphis and Shelby County property taxes go?
With the City of Memphis looking at a proposed 28% property-tax increase and some citizens calling for the government to cut the fat instead, The Daily Memphian reviewed the city’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget.
Premium Public Safety Fatal drag racing case remains unresolved after 7 years
Business
What does the future hold for Memphis’ suburban housing market?
While increased interest rates and rising cost of materials have slowed the housing market, things could improve by the end of this year or the first of 2025.
Premium Millington Data centers will gobble more energy. Powering them can be a problem
Sports
Tigers land two transfer portal commitments
The Tigers added a defensive lineman and a running back on Sunday.
High School Sports Former ECS star makes MLB history with two home runs in same inning
Food
Wolf River Hospitality bringing new concept to Collierville center
Nashoba, meaning wolf in Choctaw, is a live entertainment venue, sports bar and restaurant opening in Carriage Crossing in June.
Suburbs
Pop-up pickleball club in Collierville could become national model
Pickleball 901 is planning a proof of concept in Collierville. If the pop-up club profitable, the idea could be taken nationwide.
Arts & Culture
Herrington: The inaugural Riverbeat is over, but the conversation has just begun
There have now been two three-day music festivals staged in the redesigned Tom Lee Park by two different promoters, and while there have been differences in approach, there’s also plenty of commonality and a consistent takeaway. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean bring rare Fugees’ reunion to Riverbeat FestRelated content:
Opinion
Calkins: The ‘mayor of Whitehaven’ is closing her beauty shop, but she has a lesson for all of us
Hazel Moore could have styled hair, taken care of her children and decided that was enough. Instead, she looked around, noticed things in the community needed doing — and figured she might as well do them herself.
Podcasts
Regional One transformation could begin this summer
Reginald Coopwood says on “Behind The Headlines” the hospital’s shift to an academic center involves growing medical specialties that could fund itself. Coopwood also addressed calls for more funding from Arkansas and Mississippi.