In the season of graduation, 22 patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital graduated from kindergarten Friday, May 17. dailymemphian.com/article/43953

The five-hour and 58-minute marathon marked the longest game by time in program history, eclipsing the record of five hours and 22 minutes vs. Middle Tennessee State set in 2008. dailymemphian.com/article/43952

Ready for today’s sudokus? dailymemphian.com/article/43887

Three new mental health facilities, which provide diversion opportunities for those struggling with mental health issues, are under development in Shelby County.  dailymemphian.com/article/43863

The owner of Chloe’s Giant Cookies has joined a federal lawsuit to overturn a recently passed law that could either ban the TikTok video app or force its sale. dailymemphian.com/article/43937

Personal finance apps like Brigit may be new, but established consumer protection principles apply.  dailymemphian.com/article/43936

“We didn’t want to split up,” Sweet Cheeks team captain Alex Boggs said. “Winning is great. That’s not what this week is about. This week is about cutting out from work for a little bit, hanging out with some of your best friends in the world.” dailymemphian.com/article/43949

The City of Memphis released two dashboards containing crime data Friday, May 17. dailymemphian.com/article/43948

The University of Memphis is likely hiking tuition 4% and fees nearly 3% this fall, adding nearly $400 to the annual cost of being a full-time student. dailymemphian.com/article/43946

BBQ War is the team that traveled the farthest for this year’s MIM, and despite the team’s name, they’re making new friends left and right. dailymemphian.com/article/43940

Lakeland officials are pushing to keep the lowest property-tax rate in Shelby County. dailymemphian.com/article/43933

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus. dailymemphian.com/article/43828

Only two teams are competing at both Memphis barbecue contests this weekend: Hank’s BBQ from Columbus, Mississippi, and Pork University of Clarksville, Tennessee.  dailymemphian.com/article/43938

HBO documentary “STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. dailymemphian.com/article/43913

Here are just three Memphis medical miracles, three that have touched my life, brought about by people who have touched the lives of literally millions. Nowhere do we recognize all of our medical professionals, but there could be a way — and a place — t... dailymemphian.com/article/43855

Collierville cut the ribbon on its brand-new pickleball courts at Suggs Park Thursday, and the grand opening included a ceremonial game featuring officials. dailymemphian.com/article/43920

The cost of doing business at Memphis International Airport will rise significantly this year as federal COVID-19 stimulus packages end. dailymemphian.com/article/43925

Abston, 40, waived his right to a sentencing hearing and agreed to the 80-year sentence on Friday, May 17. dailymemphian.com/article/43939

Other To-Do List events:⁠
🐷 MIM's World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest⁠
🔥 SmokeSlam BBQ Showdown⁠
👠 Red Shoe Brew benefit at Wiseacre
🎂 City of Memphis’ 205th Birthday Celebration in Overton Square⁠
Get all the event details: dailymemphian.com/article/43830

The latest financial troubles for The Lake District would seem to push out developer Yehuda Netanel as Lakeland officials hope to salvage some aspects of the mixed-use project. dailymemphian.com/article/43918