Collierville Alderman Charles Hall touched a nerve recently when he called cyclists “the spandex gang.” Hall says he didn’t mean anything by it. But Geoff Calkins says Memphis — and the world — would be a better place if it adopted the principles of the spandex gang.
The former developer of the Cascades project in Olive Branch owes millions in unpaid loans. The future of the highly-anticipated project still remains unclear.
Two and a half years after a fire, the Exxon at Poplar and Highland is surrounded by fencing and still vacant.
Faculty members who left the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s occupational therapy department dispute the findings of the two reports.
The two agenda items come as commissioners prepare to give way on Sept. 1 to a new commission and a new county mayor.
In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we take a look at the costly, controversial, but ultimately successful effort to bring a trolley system to Memphis.
The NCAA’s roster limits axed one of college sports’ most compelling traditions: the opportunity for homegrown talent to grind their way from a nobody to a star.
Boss Lady Pickles is a participant in the Greater Memphis Chamber’s new Shelf Ready program, which pairs local small businesses with local grocers.
Local healthcare leaders and residents say care is challenging amid Medicaid cuts and changes to TennCare and the Affordable Care Act.
The FedEx St. Jude Championship opens Thursday, and the field will include the world’s current top 10 players and eight former FedExCup champions.
With new four-year terms secured, several suburban school board members are focusing on the future of the municipal districts and hoping for fewer demands from the state.
“When Ron Maxey declared summer ‘the best season for a reason,’ I couldn’t resist making the case for autumn.”
Also happening this week: Ikea Way could get a new name, and Hattiloo opens new spaces.
Highlights from The Daily Memphian’s election coverage.
Starting pitcher Ixan Henderson dominated in his Triple-A debut by tossing 4.2 no-hit innings.
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“Bringing ‘beauty to blight’ brings inspiration and hope to a community. Money well spent.” — Mike Todd about Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier
“I knew Dr. Irving Fleming professionally and know his son both professionally and personally. Wonderful people and caring physicians! I’m sure Andrew will be just the same.” — Mark Weatherly about Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
“Mayor Lowery will have a much better time of it as he, like his father, knows how to reach out, compromise and work with others.” — Mike Warr about Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
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Today’s puzzle features the bust of Mary Church Terrell, a Memphis suffrage movement activist and daughter of Robert Reed Church, said to be the South’s first Black millionaire. The photo was taken by Jonathan Mintz.
Also in the political roundup, two write-in candidates appeared to fizzle by the unofficial vote totals, the Memphis narrative moves into the general election campaign and a D.C. Scorecard going into the August recess.
Two century-old apartment buildings in Midtown are sold, and it’s “a different ballgame” for people who want to buy industrial properties of a certain size.
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
The Midtown bakery has soft, pillowy fried donuts, oatmeal cream pies and cinnamon rolls that everyone can enjoy.
Mississippi attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Lynn Fitch branded herself as a Trump conservative in an appeal to about 50 supporters at a Mexican restaurant.
When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.
“Awe is evident when your mind has been blown and you are forced to re-think what you knew before.”
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
Today’s puzzle features students returning to Downtown Elementary on the first day of school, taken by Mark Weber.