Young, Mulroy push for stiffer penalties for gun switches
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy and Memphis Mayor Paul Young are pushing for stiffer penalties for people who are caught possessing gun “switches.”
Calkins: How a Memphis pool project inspired Gabrielle Rose to make history
Two decades ago, Gabrielle Rose walked away from swimming in disappointment. Now, at 46, she’s the oldest swimmer on record to ever qualify for the U.S. Olympic trials.
The Early Word: Halbert makes money moves, and a fired coach alleges racism
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.
County HR director calls Clerk Halbert’s raise requests ‘asinine’
Funding requests came before Shelby County commissioners Wednesday, May 1, in committee sessions. They appear to be a move toward a corrective-action plan, but the pay raises are likely to face more questions.
Experts, witnesses take stand in Kroger security-guard murder trial
Throughout the day Wednesday, the prosecution and defense examined six witnesses and experts, including a medical examiner, witnesses and law-enforcement personnel.
White parents pushed for firing, Collierville girls basketball coach alleges
Pattie Gardner is out of a job as coach of the Collierville varsity girls basketball team and out of patience over what she calls “white privilege.”
Germantown graduate turned Broadway actor found dead
Thay Floyd, who performed on Broadway in “Waitress” and “A Christmas Story,” got his start in Germantown High School fine arts department.
Here’s what could move into former Commercial Appeal building
Shelby County Juvenile Court is looking at several temporary spaces following an indefinite closure, Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon told The Daily Memphian Wednesday.
Memphis interim athletic director addresses stadium reno, NIL deal, interest in job
Jeff Crane, who was named Memphis’ interim AD on April 23 after former AD Laird Veatch departed for Missouri, talked about a variety of topics in an interview with The Daily Memphian.
As plant opening nears, Ford Philanthropy hones in on West Tennessee communities
As Ford Motor Co. inches closer to the 2025 opening of its BlueOval City megasite, the company’s philanthropic arm is investing in the West Tennessee communities on which Ford will rely for its workforce.
Riverbeat Music Festival reimagines what a Memphis riverfront fest can be
How will the new Riverbeat Music Festival play out in the new Tom Lee Park, in the sound and on the ground? We’re about to find out.
DeSoto DA opposes potential Hernando municipal judge nominee
Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson intends to nominate Bob Morris to a municipal judgeship when the city’s aldermen meet next on Tuesday, May 7.
County mayor proposes budget with no property-tax hike
The budget proposal includes a 6% pay raise for county employees. The county commission begins budget hearings later this month with votes on the plan some time in June.
Collierville Schools budget to invest ‘big and bold’ in staff
Collierville Schools’ proposed $137.2 million budget highlights its appreciation for the district’s teachers and includes holiday bonuses.
MSCS to bump base teacher pay to $50K
MSCS says it is investing an additional $28.4 million toward teacher salaries in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
‘We’re going to get better through this’: CBHS track gives state record a run, but falls short
Despite a late fall, the Brothers recorded Tennessee’s top time at the prestigious Penn Relays.
AAPI Heritage Month Memphis returns with food tour, art exhibitions
An Asian restaurant food tour, a Laotian happy hour and dinner, a night market and two art exhibitions are on the calendar for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Memphis.
Three dates for Tigers on Tour events set
The Memphis athletics department announced East Memphis, Collierville and the Arlington/Lakeland area as its three locations.
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LifeDoc’s journey providing health care in Memphis
Pedro Velasquez joined Eric Barnes to talk about LifeDoc’s mission, his family’s journey from Venezuela to Memphis, and the organization’s evolution nearly 20 years after its founding.
Metro
Mother who lost son in Orange Mound Park calls out fear at town hall
Jennifer Fason spoke before a crowd of 200 who gathered at Orange Mound Community Center Tuesday, April 30, at the latest One Memphis forum led by Memphis Mayor Paul Young.
Education Internal Feagins video hints at MSCS staffing changes
Business
‘One down, and more to go’ as polluter closes in South Memphis
South Memphis residents were celebrating Tuesday as Sterilization Services of Tennessee left its home of nearly 50 years.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Centennial Place for sale, Clark Tower and Trinity Ridge have new tenants
Sports
Memphis’ David Jones won’t enter transfer portal ahead of deadline
If Jones also withdraws from the draft, it’ll all but guarantee his return to Memphis for the 2024-25 season in what will be his fifth and final season of eligibility.
Memphis Grizzlies Xfinity drops Bally Sports, leaving Grizzlies, Cardinals fans with limited options
Food
Eat barbecue and drink beer at Memphis’ May food festivals
While the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and SmokeSlam dominate Memphis’ May food-event lineup, there are other things to eat this month, too, from food-truck fare to high tea.
Suburbs
DeSoto County sheriff: ‘Memphis is not an adversary’
“Everybody is constantly focused on Memphis, Memphis, Memphis,” Tuggle said. “I will say something that’s probably going to shock you. The most violent criminals trying to get into our county are not coming from Memphis.”
Arts & Culture
First female Episcopal priests documentary screening at Paradiso
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of women’s ordination in the Episcopal Church, Memphis is one of 11 cities nationwide selected for a one-night viewing of the new documentary “The Philadelphia Eleven.”
Opinion
Guest Column: ‘She did nothing to deserve this’
“Each and every one of us has an Elizabeth Lemmonds in our lives. Each and every one of us could be Elizabeth Lemmonds with just a few shifts of circumstance. How long will we wait for our turn at medical bankruptcy?”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part two
Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield riff on Memphis barbecue and hot slaw as the Tennessee state foods, wine menus and water pet peeves.