Tennessee lawmakers pass MSCS takeover
The Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives both voted down party lines Wednesday, April 22, to pass a takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.
The Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives both voted down party lines Wednesday, April 22, to pass a takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.
Catcher Jimmy Crooks, center fielder Joshua Báez and right fielder Nelson Velázquez each slammed a home run.
The comment follows criticisms about Memphis from high profile players, mainly LeBron James and Draymond Green, who complained about the local hotels and suggested the team should be moved to Nashville.
An EGOT winner, a Nashville country group, a funky band alongside the “Godmother of Soul” and beyond are hitting the stage at Memphis Botanic Garden.
FedEx recently announced Network 2.0, a model meant to streamline package delivery across networks in the United States.
The investigation remains ongoing, and search crews were actively combing through a wooded area near the site Wednesday.
A rite of the season: Southaven is holding its Springfest this week through Saturday with rides, concessions and the aromatic draw of the annual barbecue contest.
Tifanee Wright has been charged in the death of a Whitehaven activist Yvonne Nelson, who fought “tirelessly for improving conditions for all.”
Hardaway has eight roster spots filled for the 2026-27 season and plans to focus on big men and point guards as the finishes constructing the team.
John Zeanah said an interesting phrase as he stood outside FedExForum during a City Council bus tour — he called the area the “arena district.”
The MSCS board’s resolution claims that Tennessee lawmakers’ takeover proposal “directly conflicts with established constitutional provisions and statutory requirements.”
LBMC is already expanding at Clark Tower, and Southaven will get a little hotter and a lot colder with a Sweathouz location. And rent a business space at Crosstown Concourse.
The bill would let a Department of Child Services residential facility keep a child for up to an additional six months for assaulting a staff member.
Tennessee health leaders met in Memphis to talk about how to address rural health care needs.
Clutch pitching from closer Bradley Stubbs gave the Dragons a second straight dramatic victory over their biggest rival.
Ready for today’s sudokus?
“Our Council representatives need to get out into the neighborhoods more often. And not the parts that are already in focus.” — Dennis Ostrow about How Memphis plans to spend $100 million in state money on Beale Street
“I think a good number of tax payers would be willing to pay more if only they were confident that the city leaders spent the money wisely.” — Paul Hall about Mayor proposes 2% raise for city employees and no tax increase
“RIP public schools.” — Paul Smith about Tennessee Republicans push for significant last-minute ESA voucher expansion
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Today’s puzzle is a table of crystals at the Memphis Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show and was taken by Greg Campbell.
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Everyone knows Elvis lived at Graceland. But before this, he spent 13 months at 1034 Audubon Drive, during one of the most consequential periods of his career.
Stuck in neutral or still on track? If the renovation of the Memphis Motorsports Park is going to be ready for racing this fall, work on the property south of Millington will have to accelerate.
New Memphis Tigers quarterback Air Noland’s athletic talents and generous heart prompted South Fulton, Georgia, to celebrate him with his own day in 2023.
Since opening in March, Kuya has cemented itself as a Downtown destination for late nights and Filipino comfort food. But on Sunday, April 19, the restaurant held its first brunch service.
The Germantown Municipal School District’s funding per pupil is in the bottom third of the state.
The ceremony will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre.
A society that neglects its elders and its youngest children, a community that abandons the elderly or allows children to go hungry and unprotected, lessens the sacred potential of every community.
The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated.