Wednesday, June 11, emerged with a whirl of events, politics, and delicious happenings, including National German Chocolate Cake Day. For those looking for a straightforward approach to celebrate, scouring through our earlier posts could yield a simple recipe that pairs effortlessly with a preservative-filled cake mix.
On the misery spectrum, the chief executive officer of Hope House was percolating feelings of anxiety. This grim sentiment comes from the day-to-day challenges faced by the esteemed establishment, fighting a constant battle against HIV and economic hardships that plague many families and their children.
Memphis’ city council, on the other hand, moved towards solidifying the municipal budget on the eve of Tuesday. The newly-approved plan features more modest salary increments than initially expected and designates funds for the city’s bus system. However, these financial resources come with a number of stipulations attached.
Meanwhile, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s crime laboratory located in Jackson, Tennessee, has resolved to lend a helping hand to the Memphis Police Department. The exact details of this cooperative effort remain unclarified.
In another significant development within the Memphis Police force, Desmond Mills Jr., a former officer, was granted his appeal for a new trial. Mills was initially found guilty concerning the unfortunate incident that led to the demise of Tyré Nichols back in 2023.
In addition to Mills’ case, the upcoming legal calendar exhibits another interesting event. Two reputed members of the Ghost Mob, who were indicted for the appalling homicide of their gang’s ‘supreme elite chief’ back in 2019, have their day in court scheduled as well.
Turning the page to lighter news, the followers of the popular fast-food chain ‘Raising Cane’s’ would be thrilled to learn the journey it took to become the premier customer at its inaugural Memphis-area location. More information about this charming story is yet to be unveiled.
Over at Overton’s public golf course, a group of enthusiastic individuals rose to a peculiar challenge. An adventurous squad of twenty-one golfers played the course, not once or twice but eleven consecutive times. This arduous but joyful journey concluded after a grueling 99 holes.
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, on Tuesday, made a big announcement revealing its Hall of Fame inductees for the year 2025. The particulars of the musicians honored this season have yet to be made public.
Moving onto local business news, the formerly known Jojo’s Espresso, a popular spot in Germantown, is anticipating a fresh start under new occupancy. The identity of the new tenant remains undisclosed at this time.
In the sporting world, the NCAA panel unveiled a comprehensive set of new regulations for college basketball this week. The specifics of these fresh policies are anticipated to have considerable impacts on the dynamics of the game.
Lastly, in the domain of film, aficionado Chris Herrington shares his educated insight on ‘Materialists,’ the newly-released romantic drama starring Dakota Johnson. Expect a detailed critique in his forthcoming weekly column, ‘Memphis Movies This Week.’