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.
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.
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.
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.
Stonebridge Golf Course on the auction block
Stonebridge Golf Course is to be sold on the courthouse steps after owners defaulted on their loan.
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.
Metro
Incognito presents an art mystery where buyers are encouraged to buy what they love, not what they know
At the Incognito Art Auction to benefit the Memphis Botanic Garden, buyers will be purchasing pieces that speak to them without knowing who actually created them until the sale is complete.
Premium Public Safety Federal judge recuses self from two more cases
Metro D.C. Scorecard: Memphis US reps split on Big, Beautiful Bill
Education Gov. Bill Lee downplays transparency concerns about Tennessee school voucher program
Business
Inked: Bartlett building sold, new storage facility planned
An Asian restaurant leased out the former King of Spuds location at 5376 Knight Arnold Road, and the new tenant plans to start work on the site in the coming months.
Shelby County Mayor appoints interim public health director
Premium Business Redbirds stir up controversy with ‘Big Beautiful Buffet’ post
Premium Transportation & Logistics Flying for July Fourth? Here’s what to know about the Memphis airport
Sports
Memphis Grizzlies trade Jay Huff to Pacers, sign free agent center
The trade opened a roster space for Memphis to sign a free agent center.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies announce summer league roster, No. 11 pick Coward doubtful
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis falls to Nashville, 6-1
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: What’s left as Grizzlies shift from free agency to summertime
Food
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.
Suburbs
DeSoto Hope awards first scholarships to students affected by cancer
The local nonprofit founded by five cancer survivors has announced the first two recipients of its new $2,500 Community Cancer Support Scholarship.
Arts & Culture
Incognito presents an art mystery where buyers are encouraged to buy what they love, not what they know
At the Incognito Art Auction to benefit the Memphis Botanic Garden, buyers will be purchasing pieces that speak to them without knowing who actually created them until the sale is complete.
Opinion
Conaway: The Fourth is in all of us
“July Fourth is in you. Look for it, and realize you’re a revolutionary.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.