Free tuition program going gangbusters at FedEx hub
Streetscape project to modernize Collierville’s downtown gateway
Mother of shooting victim calls for federal investigation, arrest of officers
Memphis Springboard
LITE Memphis alum, Rhodes students unite for b2b retail startup
Metro
Thousands more applied for Tennessee vouchers. What does that mean for Shelby County?
Last year, 5,500 Shelby County students got about $45 million in public funding to use at private schools by participating in the state’s two major school voucher initiatives. Even more vouchers could be on the way.
Shelby County After inmate deaths, Harris says Shelby County Jail needs real reform, not rhetoric
State Government ‘We’re sending a very strong message': TN Republicans unveil sweeping immigration legislation
Education Memphis parents say district shouldn’t close school with strong academic growth, low enrollment
Premium Public Safety In wake of fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, some locals worry what could happen here
Business
Downtown Crazy Coop closes, takes planned French restaurant down with it
Fleur was meant to be a French/American Southern fusion restaurant located in the former Fancy’s Fish House space in One Beale.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Cat cafe comes to Southaven, Gibson’s and Carrington Oaks Coffeehouse Collierville reopen
Premium Real Estate Pottery Barn packs up for Southaven, leaving Memphis behind
Premium Financial Services First Horizon outperforms forecasts with robust fourth quarter results
Premium Business The next Blockbuster? Local GameStop locations to close — part of 400+ nationwide
Sports
Former basketball player arrested for sexual assault at St. George’s
Bryant Swing Jr. turned himself in Friday following an investigation of rape at St. George’s outside of school hours.
Sports New Memphis indoor football team ain’t nothing but Hound Dogs
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers honoring two Memphians who have left their mark on the city
North Mississippi Multiple major leaguers coming to Memphis area in Cardinals Caravan
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis and UNLV football to meet for first time in home-and-home series
Food
Table Talk: Smoke signals and mixed messages
A case of too many festivals and not enough unity.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Dirty rice bowl at Uncle Red’s Turkey Legs
Suburbs
Lakeland earmarks land for new veterans center
Lakeland commissioners have approved the city negotiating with a veterans group to locate a new center south of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.
Premium Elections Wanda Chism will not seek reelection to Collierville school board
Arts & Culture
Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street
DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment.
Premium The To-Do List Former Vice President Harris is here; plus, ways to serve on MLK Day
Opinion
Calkins: Sally Jones Heinz — ‘the face of MIFA’ — to step down
Sally Jones Heinz is retiring as executive director of MIFA. “There isn’t an organization like this anywhere in the country,” she said. “It’s the best.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Our Afghan neighbors should be welcomed, not detained
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A weekend to give back, and dance
January hits hard this weekend, but there’s still stuff to do, especially if you’re ready to be put to work.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Brantley Ellzey on the intensity and relief he finds in his new art exhibit
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 16
Ready for today’s sudokus?