UTHSC investigating former employees after racism claim involving controversial instructor
The decision to launch an investigation has left some of the employees who resigned feeling angry and persecuted.
Democratic leaders hold redistricting town hall: ‘There’s no such thing as a post-racial America’
State Rep. Antonio Parkinson held a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss Tennessee’s new congressional redistricting and update attendees about the map’s legal challenges.
Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team
Before embarking on ministry mission and a career working with youths, Billy Buford toiled off the bench for then-Memphis State.
Hernando High substitute teacher arrested for child pornography
A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.
Arts Beat: Briarcrest alumnus in ‘Beauty & the Beast’ at the Orpheum
The Lakeland native started out in the children’s programs at Germantown Community Theatre, Playhouse on the Square, Harrell Theatre and New Day Children’s Theatre.
Memphis council chair warned her behavior could violate city charter
Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington has been accused of using her position to benefit her niece, who worked in the city’s IT department.
Bailey: Don’t forget to recognize the 11-year-old who cast a S-P-E-L-L
Josh Verma made it to the national spelling bee for the third straight year. Even though he was eliminated this week, the Farmington Elementary student deserves notice.
Here’s who is on the panel that will hear the federal redistricting cases
Three judges have been selected to preside over the constitutional challenges to Tennessee’s new congressional map.
Food Files: Local Insomniacs get a third Memphis location
The late-night cookie chain Insomnia Cookies will soon open its third Memphis store on Winchester Road. Tekila Group opened its newest concept in Senatobia. A Downtown patio area up for debate.
Sudoku: May 29
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: May 29
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Houston’s end of the line
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from the Spring Fling final game for Houston High baseball and was taken by Mark Humphreys.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Such a great environment! Fun for the whole family. We had a blast.” — Clayton Buckingham about Memphis FC falls in home opener
“Sadly for Memphis, the City Council and the School Board are filled with people who have the Authority to govern but lack the Ability.” — Judson Cannon about Memphis council chair warned her behavior could violate city charter
“I sincerely hope that his father doesn’t become like Lavar Ball and overstep his bounds completely once Jr. gets to the Tigers and on campus.” — John Philip West about Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Metro
Blackburn says Trump’s $1.8B anti-weaponization fund needs ‘a revisit’
Blackburn’s comments, which came during a stop in Memphis, are her first on the controversial fund that could be used to pay those convicted of violent offenses in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Germantown Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee
Shelby County DA sues over state laws requiring Task Force reports
City of Memphis City Council lets impasse ordinance veto stand. Now the rewrite begins.
State Government Judges uphold map in state redistricting lawsuit
Business
Inked: Downtown’s The Daily News building has a new owner
Local buyers claim former Daily News building and Fox Run Square. Helen of Troy expands to Southeast Memphis.
Premium Transportation & Logistics AutoZone earnings climb as new mega-hub stores beat sales expectations
Premium Real Estate Former Immaculate Conception high school buildings, convent being demolished
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Boyle elevates executives, SCO names Trustees
Spirit of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air
Sports
Memphis FC falls in home opener
City’s United Soccer League 2 team drops to 0-2, but Thursday was another step in the process.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: It may be ‘zero-sum’ for the league, but it’s bad for the Grizzlies
Memphis Tigers Basketball Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
Memphis Grizzlies NBA Lottery reform passes despite Grizzlies objection
Premium High School Sports After highs and lows, Duron Sutton finds renewed purpose at Germantown
Food
Table Talk: Etowah goes back to the beginning
Kinfolk owner Cole Jeanes was the chef for both the first and the most recent Etowah Collective Dinner.
Premium Food Oh, sip! Dr. Bean’s Coffee is owned by an actual doctor, and his last name is really Bean.
Premium Food News Restaurant Remix: No Comment is staying ’80s-themed but with a twist
Suburbs
Most suburban school districts say they aren’t getting funding owed to them
A 13-year-old referendum is sparking a budget battle in some Memphis suburbs as school boards see flat funding despite higher property values. However, government officials say they can freeze the funding due to other ways they contribute.
Premium Collierville Collierville budget plan: no tax increase, higher utility bills and more employee benefits
North Mississippi DeSoto County vets start club for fellow disabled former service members
Arts & Culture
Only 16, this Memphis kid has performed nationwide and stars in ‘Michael’
Jaylen Hunter has toured the U.S. in major stage productions of “The Lion King” and “MJ The Musical,” and in recent weeks, millions around the world have seen him play young Marlon Jackson in the blockbuster movie “Michael.”
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Discovering ‘Backrooms’, reliving ‘Summer of Soul’
Premium Spirit of Memphis Well versed: A Memphis wordsmith makes history with ‘little poems’
Opinion
Opinion: People — not dogs — have created our stray problem
“There is no shelter system, rescue network or group of volunteers large enough to absorb endless human irresponsibility. Memphis cannot rescue its way out of this.”
Podcasts
Books from Birth looks for ways to double its service
Wynette Jones, program director for Books from Birth, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about Books from Birth.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Memphis Memorial Day
Today’s puzzle is from the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day and was taken by Mark Weber.