3 years after death, drag racing is poised to become felony
One Memphis woman said she doesn’t think people understand how dangerous drag racing is, but she and her family know it all too well. Related content:
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:
The Early Word: Lawmakers slow down drag racing; Riverbeat went on
Gregory Livingston is sentenced to life, St. Jude turns to AI for help and a pickleball pop-up is coming to Collierville.
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.
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.
Former ECS star makes MLB history with two home runs in same inning
Brent Rooker, who lives in Germantown during the MLB offseason, is the 60th player in major league history to homer twice in an inning. The last A’s player to do it was Mark McGwire in 1996.
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.
He had heart surgery at Le Bonheur, but this Mississippi State QB’s journey is no Hail Mary
Mississippi State quarterback Jake Weir had open heart surgery at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. He’s living his dream playing SEC football.
Stax legend honored with party and Beale Street Brass Note
Johnnie Taylor was honored posthumously with a discussion on his legacy, the unveiling of his Beale Street Brass Note and the showing of a 20-minute documentary on his musical career.
Meet Memphis ‘goth-folk’ singer Rachel Maxann
Memphis singer and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Maxann, is member of the Black Opry, and also works as a therapist.
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 Collierville native Raneem Imam.
Political Roundup: Selling the tax hike, Democratic unity and the North Memphis way
The political roundup reviews Mayor Paul Young’s tax-hike pitch to citizens in Orange Mound. Also Justin J. Pearson on the shaky state of Democratic unity, and Telisa Franklin opens her campaign for the District 96 seat.
Shelby County Commission to vote on pay raises for County Clerk’s office
County administration has yet to review the raises, which are one of several resolutions on the Monday, May 6, agenda.
This Week in Memphis: City budget hearings, Le Bonheur expansion opens
Also happening this week: Shelby County Commissioners begin budget talks, and Tom Lee Park reopens temporarily.
Morris: Caring for the uninsured requires the whole health care system
“According to the latest statistics, Memphis’s population is 621,000, and 16.5% are uninsured, meaning 102,000 are affected.”
Sudoku: May 6
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What Daily Memphians think*
“I don’t know who the dude is in the photo but that is a ‘killer’ shot!! He is into the performance.” — Kent Ritchey about Riverbeat artists wow the crowds on the river
“Fun game to watch! Great goals!” — Dan Buller about Goals galore as 901 FC downs Tampa Bay
“Grateful for the Canale Family and their intentional investment in Memphis for Memphis.” — John Carroll about Changes barreling into Memphis’ only distillery
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Jigsaw: Riverbeat tapestry
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.
Riverbeat gallery Sunday: The rain can’t stop the Riverbeat
Freelance photographer Ziggy Mack caught the action, sights, and the crowd at Riverbeat on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Metro
Book bans inspire giveaway at National Civil Rights Museum reading festival
The celebration was held on the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown v. Board desegregation case ruling and featured an outdoor giveaway of children’s books for grades pre-K to sixth grade and up.
Public Safety 201 Poplar fire injures inmates, highlights old facility and staff issues
Business
Four years after pandemic’s start, UTHSC shutters COVID testing lab
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, UTHSC’s lab provided testing for Memphians across the city, from the Memphis Grizzlies to the city’s homeless community, and analyzed tests from the drive-thru testing site at Tiger Lane.
Premium Arlington What does the future hold for Memphis’ suburban housing market?
Sports
Goals galore as 901 FC downs Tampa Bay
Marlon Santos bags a brace as home team wins its second straight league game.
Premium Sports Birmingham Stallions hand Memphis Showboats their fifth loss
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
Bailey: Maybe Memphis isn’t only reason for crime in DeSoto
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.
Arts & Culture
Riverbeat artists wow the crowds on the river
Throughout the weekend, artists such as The Fugees, Yung Gravy and Al Kapone & the B.A.W. Band performed for various audiences throughout Tom Lee Park. Related 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
Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part three
Here’s part three of asking Daily Memphian staffers their food hot takes, date night ideas, lunch plans and more. Digital desk manager Elle Perry, digital producer Nick Lingerfelt and reporter Sophia Surrett are in the hot seat.