Today’s significant storyline: the contentious city budget that stirred the hearts of Memphis; an auspicing wand touching a city. Good day, Memphis! Note down that today, June 11th, holds importance as National German Chocolate Cake Day. If you’re searching for a quick yet delectable recipe (even a cake mix from a box would do), we have one tucked away in our archives.
What possibly could make the CEO of Hope House, a sanctuary assisting families and children embattled by poverty and HIV, feel apprehensive and engulfed by a sense of fear and vulnerability? The answer lies in the recent decisions made by the Memphis City Council.
A city budget was ratified by the Memphis City Council just yesterday. Contrary to the initial pledges, this budget stipulates diminished raises and the allocation of funds for the city’s bus network – although with some preconditions.
Looking northward, an initiative by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s crime lab, located in Jackson, Tennessee, is under progress. They’re embarking on a transformative agenda that’s estimated to uplift the operations of the Memphis Police Department.
A preceding narrative about the former Memphis police officer, Desmond Mills Jr. has taken a new turn. Mills, who was held culpable for the 2023 demise of Tyre Nichols, has been granted his appeal for a fresh court hearing.
In relating news, the court has set a trial date for two members of the Ghost Mob gang. They were indicted over the 2019 assassination of the gang’s ‘supreme elite chief’.
Let’s shift focus to the grandeur of being the first customer ever at Raising Cane’s premier outlet in this vicinity. The experience is beyond that of simply getting a first bite, it’s a revelation of the culture imbibed in this new location.
Similarly noteworthy, on the lush green fields of Overton’s golf course, 21 enthusiasts gathered to embark on a unique golfing marathon. Their endeavor entailed playing 11 consecutive rounds on the nine-hole course – summing up to an astonishing 99 holes.
In the vibrant domain of music, Memphis Music Hall of Fame rolled out the red carpet for its 2025 batch of inductees. The announcement made on Tuesday showcases the continued celebration of Memphis’ rich musical heritage.
Switching gears to the buzz of the local coffee scene – the previous Jojo’s Espresso location in Germantown is on the cusp of welcoming a new occupant. This change brings a refreshing breeze of uncertainty and anticipation in the community’s beloved coffee culture.
The sphere of college basketball braced itself for an overture unveiled by the NCAA panel earlier this week. It revealed a comprehensive series of new regulations set to bring a ripple effect of changes in the coming season.
Lastly, stepping into the whimsical world of films, film enthusiast Chris Herrington presents his preview of ‘Materialists’, the upcoming romantic drama featuring Dakota Johnson. Stay tuned for his feedback on this eagerly-awaited film in his weekly column, ‘Memphis Movies This Week’.