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
Jail East inmate died after being found unresponsive in cell
Beverly Turnage, a 43-year-old woman, was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis in critical condition.
State Government State House hopeful bounced as write-in candidate
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Public Safety 3 former daycare workers plead not guilty
Business
St. Jude’s Chili’s Care Center to undergo $13.5M reno
The Chili’s Care Center is the first one on St. Jude’s campus to bear the name of a corporate sponsor and features numerous medical capabilities.
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Business Container Store puts lid on Memphis, will close in Germantown
Premium Real Estate After years idle, Central Avenue hotel project set to start
Sports
Calipari hints at future matchups with Memphis
Current Arkansas and former Memphis coach John Calipari has left the door open for future regular-season matchups between the two programs.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Like father, like daughter: Former Tiger football player’s daughter becomes Memphis cheerleader
Midtown CBU plans to leave NCAA, applying to join NAIA
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: Huff says he and his coaches have to be better. He’s right.
Memphis Tigers Football Boise loss shouldn’t damper season expectations, Tigers football coach says
Food
Table Talk: The restaurant franchises we’d like to see in Memphis
In some ways, Memphians seem to have a love/hate relationship with restaurant franchises.
Premium Food News Halcyon Bakery aims to elevate Memphis’ pastry scene
Suburbs
Container Store puts lid on Memphis, will close in Germantown
The store opened its only Memphis-area location in September of 2019.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Resident Evil’ reboots, ‘The Matrix’ mind bends
If you get confused when you see references to “red pill” or “blue pill,” you’ve got an opportunity to get that sorted.
Music Young musicians will jazz up Downtown brunch
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Now is not the time to let up on gun crime
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Landers Center docs, text messages give new info on termination suit
Former Landers Center Executive Director Todd Mastry claims he was fired because members of the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors wanted him to stop booking Black artists. New court filings now reveal additional details.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis games go to streaming
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Discounts to data
Today’s puzzle features server racks configured for advanced artificial intelligence now housed at the former Fred’s corporate headquarters. 5C Group provided the photo.