Jernigan completes acquisition of New York property
New restaurants spreading across Germantown in the coming months
With several new restaurants opening in Germantown, the area is getting expanded options for dining.
Stanton appointed monitor in MPD surveillance court case
2018 elections offer surprises, confirmations and plenty of litigation
There were more than votes to count in the 2018 local elections. There were voters, early voting locations and lawsuits – six of them – against the Shelby County Election Commission.
TSSAA sanctions lacrosse, adds dose of ‘legitimacy’ to growing sport
High school lacrosse gains TSSAA sanction, opening the door for more competition and increased opportunities for potential players.
Metro
Hill: Nike EYBL shows what Memphis Sports and Events Center can do
Nike’s Elite Youth Basketball League session is expected to bring more than 400 basketball coaches and scouts to the Memphis area and fill more than 8,000 hotel rooms across the city.
City of Memphis Both barbecue festivals are back on
Premium City of Memphis Appeals court sides with city in suit brought by Cleotha Abston victim
Premium Public Safety Police likely looking for more suspects in Memphis Allies shooting
Business
Home sales dropped, but housing officials expect hot summer market
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors’ latest housing report showed a decline in local home sales in April compared to the previous month and the same period last year.
Premium Food News Food Files: Bahama Breeze closes, Second Line goes Hawaiian
Premium Health Care Varsity Brands commits millions to St. Jude
Premium Transportation & Logistics Better lighting, ‘car condos’ set to take off at Memphis airport parking lots
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis loses to Nashville
The Memphis Redbirds fell short in game five of a six-game series against the Nashville Sounds.
Premium City of Memphis Hill: Nike EYBL shows what Memphis Sports and Events Center can do
High School Sports Friday prep report: ECS girls win first state lacrosse title
Sports Tigers fall in dramatic fashion, will not qualify for AAC Tournament
Food
Right on ‘cue: Barbecue winners take home trophies, cash
Grand prize winners, along with a slew of other awards, were announced of SmokeSlam at Tom Lee Park, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Liberty Park.
Suburbs
Crosswind Elementary teachers get first look at school expansion
Crosswind Elementary teachers toured the school’s expansion Tuesday afternoon. The wing will be connected to the main building over the summer.
Arts & Culture
Summer Drive-In closing
The site was listed for sale in March, but the president of Malco Theatres said it would only be sold “if it was the right thing to do.”
Opinion
Conaway: We are Warriors, every one
“It’s the city, man,” the band’s leader, Dr. Ollie Lindell, answered when asked where that joy comes from, “the soul.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: May 16
Can you finish this puzzle and hear the sweet sound of victory?