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Two Memphis charter schools take different paths toward closure for academics

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:10 -0500

South Memphis charter schools Believe Memphis Academy and Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School each received a Tennessee “priority” designation for low performance earlier this school year.

Movers & Shakers: Moves made in medical, media and logistics

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:10 -0500

Who is new at Campbell Clinic, WLOK and The Armstrong Company?

Daily Jigsaw: Hightee time

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:10 -0500

Today’s puzzle is from the Victorian tearoom at HighTee and was taken by Sophia Surrett.

Daily WordRow: May 13

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:09 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Sudoku: May 13

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:09 -0500

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Hardaway ‘feels better' about Tigers roster now than at this time last year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:44:01 -0500

Coach Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers roster appears to have all the right ingredients to compete at a high level.

‘A light to everybody': Brandon Clarke's coach describes the man he knew

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:45:32 -0500

Brandon Clarke’s mentor, Tony Darden, reflects on the best memories with his former player.

MSCS extends attorney's contract as it prepares for legal challenge of takeover

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:21:55 -0500

The contract extension for attorney Justin Bailey would keep him employed with the district for at least three more years.

Tennessee House Speaker removes Democrats from standing committees

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:02:09 -0500

The move came as a result of Democrats’ actions on the House floor May 7 during a vote on new a congressional map that splits majority-Democratic Shelby County into three different districts.

Mayor Young vetoes council rewrite of impasse ordinance

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:03 -0500

In a three-page letter, Young writes that the ordinance “seeks to enlarge the Council’s authority in direct contravention of the charter.”

Redistricting update: Court date set in one suit, plaintiffs file emergency motion in another

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:29:17 -0500

The plaintiffs in one of the federal cases against Tennessee’s new congressional maps have filed an emergency motion for an expedited ruling.

Former North Carolina commit picks Memphis

johnmartinmemphis@gmail.com (John Martin) — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:21:00 -0500

Maxim Logue, a 6-foot-9 FAU big man transfer who initially committed to North Carolina several weeks ago, has picked the Memphis Tigers.

Reflecting on Brandon Clarke, whose unlikely rise ended too soon

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:20:46 -0500

The day before his 29th birthday, a Memphis Grizzlies forward delivered a check to a class full of second graders. “I tried to make sure everyone got a high-five or a hug.” That was Brandon Clarke.

'It's bigger than basketball': Peers remember Brandon Clarke

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:45:07 -0500

Former teammates, broadcasters, the NBA commissioner and more took to social media to remember Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at 29.

Election commission to seek $350K from state for district shake-up

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 13 May 2026 05:35:03 -0500

Redistricting plans mean an “aggressive timeline” and overtime costs for the Shelby County Election Commission, Linda Phillips told reporters Tuesday.

Pearson staying in 9th, plus a few Memphis surprises on first congressional candidates list

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:28:35 -0500

Pearson declares ahead of a Friday filing deadline for the congressional seats with new district lines.

Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke found dead in California

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:45:38 -0500

Medical examiner confirms that Clarke was found dead in a California home Monday afternoon, with the cause of death still to be determined.

Phoebe Bridgers to host surprise concert at Hi-Tone tonight

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:48:00 -0500

Flyers were posted on light poles in Memphis for a secret pop-up concert “tonight” by Phoebe Bridgers, who was part of supergroup Boygenius, at Hi-Tone Cafe.

Red-hot St. George's is two wins away from a state tournament trip

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:10:35 -0500

An analytical approach to hitting and good vibes in the clubhouse have the Gryphons on the verge of their first Spring Fling in nine years.

MPD releases body camera footage of officer shot, suspect pleads not guilty

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:10:08 -0500

The footage, posted on MPD’s X account, does not appear to be raw, unedited footage but an edited version of MPD Officer Oscar Torres-Molina being shot.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian

Two Memphis charter schools take different paths toward closure for academics

Movers & Shakers: Moves made in medical, media and logistics

Daily Jigsaw: Hightee time

Daily WordRow: May 13

Sudoku: May 13

Hardaway ‘feels better' about Tigers roster now than at this time last year

‘A light to everybody': Brandon Clarke's coach describes the man he knew

MSCS extends attorney's contract as it prepares for legal challenge of takeover

Tennessee House Speaker removes Democrats from standing committees

Mayor Young vetoes council rewrite of impasse ordinance

Redistricting update: Court date set in one suit, plaintiffs file emergency motion in another

Former North Carolina commit picks Memphis

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