COGIC convocation coming home to Memphis in 2021-2023
Grand entrance: $950M Union Row proposed for Downtown
Chapter Two: How Penny Hardaway proved the skeptics wrong – and a university president right
Herrington: What do Nixon, Clinton and Trump have in common? For now, it’s Elvis
Five local players in contention for TSSAA Mr. Football Award
Metro
National Guard could be deployed to Memphis, mayor says
“What we need most are financial resources for intervention and prevention, additional patrol officers, and case support to strengthen MPD’s investigations,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said. White House, Memphis leaders have discussed National Guard deployment in city, source saysRelated content:
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Shelby County Firestone site in North Memphis won’t house new jail
Business
City Council talks MATA and Regional One Health rebuild
City Council members will talk about next steps for the city’s bus system as one member calls for talks with County government on Regional One Health’s campus rebuild.
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
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Premium Real Estate Old Bayer building could become a campus for kids aging out of foster care
Sports
Memphis Grizzlies want to further evaluate these summer league players
After a strong summer league showing, the Grizzlies signed Tyler Burton and Lawson Lovering ahead of training camp.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers QB Brendon Lewis on record setting pace. Already.
High School Sports Week 4 high school football preview: No secrets between Germantown and Whitehaven
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Germantown tightens hold on top spot
Food
$15 Deal: Hog & Hominy’s poutine
The fries are crispy and hefty enough to bear the load of the rich ingredients poured on top of them.
Suburbs
Bartlett officer injured in fatal shooting of drug suspect
Authorities were conducting a predawn drug investigation when the suspect was killed and an officer wounded. The officer is in non-critical condition.
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis is a better place when journalism thrives
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Festivals, 4-milers and hummingbirds
In this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss the week ahead, and the week ahead signals the beginning of fall festival season.