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.
Ron King, who is Black, told The Daily Memphian he and others were subjected to racist attacks from parents during a middle school meet at Collierville High School last weekend.
The Mississippi Legislature ended the 2024 session approving a $7 billion state budget. Part of that funding is designated for widening a portion of Interstate 55 in DeSoto County.
Interim Police Chief C.J. Davis told the Memphis City Council public-safety committee that the department has arrested an undisclosed number of people who attended the block party.
Deal could be worth $15 billion, unnamed sources say.
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.
Mayor Mike Wissman — alongside 6-year-old “Mayor For a Day” Molly Grace Caldwell — ran a tight ship at Arlington’s annual budget review, keeping the suburb’s property-tax rate at $1.28 for the fourth consecutive year.
Accused drag racer Cordero Ragland appeared in court Tuesday to see if he’s fit to stand trial for what was ultimately a fatal crash, but a judge asked for more information.
Director Delvin Lane told The Daily Memphian 901 Bloc Squad furloughs have been on and off since January and “went into ... full gear” three weeks ago.
Two resolutions to fund the clerk’s office, including a pay raise, were withdrawn from the County Commission’s agenda Monday, May 6, without comment.
Renee Parker Sekander, a Memphis native, graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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.
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:
School board candidates on the August ballot talk about MSCS superintendent Marie Feagins’ vision for the district.
Shelby County chief administrative officer Harold Collins expects a completed testing report on the facility — which was indefinitely closed April 25 after mold, asbestos and lead were discovered within it — “hopefully” Friday, May 10.
More than 100 locks remain broken on Shelby County Jail cell doors, and some of the replacement parts are no longer made.
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.
Caleb Lassiter picks up saves in both games as Saints advance in Division 2-AA.
“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.’”
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.
Memphis City Council members talked about better camera surveillance and other measures with Memphis Parks Director Nick Walker.
Germantown Muncipal School District leaders will take their final review of their 2024-25 budget this month.
“Anybody with an iota of decency would resign in shame immediately. I suspect Ms. Halbert will not only fight this, she will cry racism, sexism and any other ism as the reason for the petition.” — Randy Jefferson about Petition filed to remove Wanda Halbert from office
“Treadway and Wanda Halbert should open a consulting firm.” — Christopher Williams about DeSoto County asks state Supreme Court to appoint judge in Treadway lawsuit
“… The new revenue generated from a tax increase of this size is not about making the city budget whole. The Mayor’s proposed budget is an overtax by a wide margin. The Mayor needs to be straightforward that the tax increase is more about his initiatives than the city’s financial health. …” — Worth Morgan about Where do Memphis and Shelby County property taxes go?
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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.”
Officials are turning to the Supreme Court of Mississippi after both judges for the 23rd Circuit Court District signed recusals, citing conflicts of interest.
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.
Chris Adams started four games at right tackle for Old Dominion last year before starting the remaining nine games at left tackle. Related story:
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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The man accused in a summer 2023 shooting at Margolin Hebrew Academy has been indicted in the case.
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.
The Tigers added a defensive lineman and a running back on Sunday.
Nashoba, meaning wolf in Choctaw, is a live entertainment venue, sports bar and restaurant opening in Carriage Crossing in June.
Prosecutor Matthew Barton says a new judge under consideration in Hernando doesn’t hold the same hard line on crime as Barton. Meanwhile, the DeSoto County sheriff says there are more to the problems than those associated with Memphis.
The City of Memphis’ proposed capital-improvement budget includes issuing $17.6 million in debt over four years for the amphitheater’s renovation. A potential big-name operator could be interested, too.
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.
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.
This week’s puzzle features a picture by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip taken at the Riverbeat Festival at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis.