<strong>Jeremy Jacobs, chairman of Delaware North, celebrates the announcement on Thursday, Jan. 24, that Southland Gaming & Racing will begin a $250 million expansion. It will include a new casino and high-rise hotel complex.</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Southland announces $250 million investment in casino, 20-story hotel

Southland Gaming & Racing on Thursday announced a $250 million investment in a 300-room, 20-story hotel and a full-fledged casino adjoining a greyhound racetrack in West Memphis.

By Wayne Risher January 24, 2019

Geoff Calkins

Calkins: Memphis had a shot to beat Temple – but missed

Memphis lost to Temple Thursday night, 85-76, in a game that demonstrated that old basketball truism: You won’t win many games when you shoot 4.3 percent from deep.

By Geoff Calkins January 24, 2019

Public Safety

Attorneys ask for change of venue in Lorenzen Wright murder case

Attorneys for Sherra Wright have asked the court to bring in a jury from Davidson County to hear the murder case, fearing their client can not get a fair jury in Memphis.

By Yolanda Jones January 24, 2019

State Government

Rose takes Republican primary for state Senate District 32

Covington businessman Paul Rose bested three rivals from Shelby County to take the Republican primary in the special primary election for state Senate District 32 Thursday.

By Bill Dries January 24, 2019

Real Estate

Stonebridge Golf Course on the auction block

Stonebridge Golf Course is to be sold on the courthouse steps after owners defaulted on their loan.

By Tom Bailey January 24, 2019

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Road Recap: Tigers fall to Temple for third road loss

The Memphis Tigers' road woes continued Thursday night against the Temple Owls, as poor 3-point shooting slowed a second-half comeback rally.

By Jonah Jordan January 25, 2019

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This Week in Memphis: Juneteenth and Blue Monkey Midtown’s last call

Also happening this week: Downtown breweries are in the spotlight, and Father’s Day is Sunday.

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Shelby County County Commission has major decisions to get budget and tax rate across finish line

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Memphis native develops system that aims to put out fires in 15 seconds

Ethan Pretsch envisioned a system that could use AI and tech to specifically target fires and keep them from spreading.

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Ole Miss eliminated by Troy at College World Series

Ole Miss (41-23) went two-games-and-out in its first trip to Charles Schwab Field since winning the national championship in 2022.

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Inspire Community Cafe closing this month

The Binghampton cafe that opened with a mission of helping the community is closing its doors after seven years.

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New murals add vibrance to Wolf River tunnel on Germantown Greenway

Brightly colored depictions celebrating the Germantown Greenway are now greeting users as they walk, run or bike along the trail passing underneath Wolf River Boulevard.

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Thunderstorms force cancellation of Live at the Garden concert

Severe weather forces cancellation of Alabama concert, meant to be the opener of this year’s Live at the Garden series at the Memphis Botanic Garden

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