DEVCON to expand, put HQ in Memphis with $2.4M investment

Cybersecurity software company DEVCON will invest $2.4 million and create 161 jobs in Memphis, expanding its operations and locating its headquarters in the city.

By Sam Stockard, Jane Roberts October 18, 2019

City of Memphis

Bergmann rallies Trump supporters Downtown as first step in Democratic county

Trump supporters who oppose the House impeachment inquiry gathered in the Civic Center Plaza Thursday in what organizer Charlotte Bergmann said is the first of several rallies attempting to change the county’s identity as a Democratic stronghold.

By Bill Dries October 18, 2019

Business

Live greyhound racing will be phased out at Southland

Live greyhound racing will be phased out at Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis by the end of 2022.

By The Daily Memphian Staff October 17, 2019

Midtown

Details of Memphis Fairgrounds Planned Development revealed

The city plans to break ground on the development in January 2020, with the sports complex and hotel opening in June 2021 and initial retail opening in November 2021.

By Elle Perry October 19, 2019

City of Memphis

Conrad suggests Memphis in May rotation of honored countries

Memphis City Council chairman Kemp Conrad says the Memphis in May International Festival should focus on honoring a rotating set of countries instead of the broad range of countries the festival has honored over more than 40 years.

By Bill Dries October 17, 2019

Podcasts

The Extra Podcast: Eric Barnes talks to the Dixon’s Kevin Sharp about why art matters

A conversation with the director of the Dixon Gallery & Gardens about the museum's collection, its new education center and how the Dixon connects with the city – and its neighborhood.

By Eric Barnes October 16, 2019

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State Government

Tennessee lawmakers to hear MSCS takeover proposal next Tuesday

Memphis Republican Rep. Mark White, the bill’s sponsor, has yet to file his proposal as a legislative amendment, meaning the concrete details aren’t yet available to review.

By Laura Testino 8 hours ago

State Government Controversial immigrant education bill passes House committee

Downtown Mississippi River mayors lobby for more flood funding

Update Public Safety Frayser pastor shot and killed early Wednesday

Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Detroit, Memphis

Starting May 8, Spirit Airlines will offer direct flights between Memphis International Airport and Detroit Metro Airport four days a week: Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Grizzlies’ Morant says the win over Utah was not ugly. But it was dramatic.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant gave Utah guard Collin Sexton a thumbs down. Should Memphis get a thumbs up for another close win?

By Drew Hill 2 hours ago

Memphis Grizzlies Luke Kennard’s hot hand from 3-point range leads Grizzlies over Jazz

Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 122, Jazz 115

High School Sports Memphis Business Academy falls in Class 2A heartbreaker

Table Talk: Rendezvous wins best barbecue joint in Tennessee

Memphis is the barbecue capital of the world for a reason.

By Jennifer Chandler 8 hours ago

Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Landers Center is a honeymoon destination

It may not be Santorini, Greece or an all-inclusive resort, but the Landers Center was the perfect honeymoon destination for these Japanese newlyweds.

By Drew Hill 8 hours ago

State honors Priscilla Presley as she asks support for Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum

While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.

By Benjamin Smith March 10, 2025

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Business

Hutchinson: When replacing your roof, do your research

Consumers pull more Better Business Bureau reports on roofers than other kinds of businesses. Some who don’t later wish they had.

By Randy Hutchinson March 09, 2025

Sound Bites: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice

Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food writing and taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.

By Holly Whitfield March 08, 2025

Word Flower: March 11

Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.

By The Daily Memphian Staff March 11, 2025

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