Victories by the Lynx and the Trojans guarantee them a spot in the Division 2-A quarterfinals.

At one point an estimated 50 people were trapped in a FedEx building in Kalamazoo by downed power lines. All escaped, and a company spokesperson said there were no serious injuries despite the severe damage.

Adam Emerson replaces Judge Anthony Nowak, who served on the city bench for 25 years. Robert Morris will become the city judge pro tempore. 

The hike in the monthly solid-waste fee was passed on the first of three votes by the Memphis City Council. They heard there could be increases in the fee as they also weigh a property-tax hike.

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Mack Weaver, the new president and CEO of Memphis in May, was asked about “the competition” in BBQ contests this year. “There’s another contest going on?” he deadpanned. Yes, Memphis, there certainly is.

Mayor Mike Wissman — alongside 6-year-old “Mayor For a Day” Molly Grace Caldwell — ran a tight ship at Arlington’s annual budget review, keeping the suburb’s property-tax rate at $1.28 for the fourth consecutive year.

The Mississippi Legislature ended the 2024 session approving a $7 billion state budget. Part of that funding is designated for widening a portion of Interstate 55 in DeSoto County.

Director Delvin Lane told The Daily Memphian 901 Bloc Squad furloughs have been on and off since January and “went into ... full gear” three weeks ago.

Accused drag racer Cordero Ragland appeared in court Tuesday to see if he’s fit to stand trial for what was ultimately a fatal crash, but a judge asked for more information. 

Shelby County chief administrative officer Harold Collins expects a completed testing report on the facility — which was indefinitely closed April 25 after mold, asbestos and lead were discovered within it — “hopefully” Friday, May 10.

More than 100 locks remain broken on Shelby County Jail cell doors, and some of the replacement parts are no longer made. 

Ron King, who is Black, told The Daily Memphian he and others were subjected to racist attacks from parents during a middle school meet at Collierville High School last weekend.

Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday, May 7, the ability to open carry firearms — and “constitutional rights” — are not the issue when it comes to Memphis and Shelby County crime.

The Memphis Grizzlies will have a new representative when they enter lottery day on Sunday. Here are a few players to watch before we know where the team will select. 

Renee Parker Sekander, a Memphis native, graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Deal could be worth $15 billion, unnamed sources say.

Memphis City Council members talked about better camera surveillance and other measures with Memphis Parks Director Nick Walker.

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Caleb Lassiter picks up saves in both games as Saints advance in Division 2-AA.

The vote came with some important changes to accomodate large solar arrays within the city that MLGW pushed for. The Memphis City Council votes on the measure Tuesday, May 7.

Houston Nutt traveled to Memphis as a participant in the Memphis Touchdown Club’s spring speaker series and shared his thoughts on NIL and the transfer portal. 

Two resolutions to fund the clerk’s office, including a pay raise, were withdrawn from the County Commission’s agenda Monday, May 6, without comment. 

Chris Adams started four games at right tackle for Old Dominion last year before starting the remaining nine games at left tackle. 

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Carpenter, 38, has been out since early April with a right oblique strain. He has played in only three of the Cardinals’ games this season. 

Germantown Muncipal School District leaders will take their final review of their 2024-25 budget this month.