Midtown residents lose appeal on design of Peabody Falls apartments
The Downtown Memphis Commission voted 6-3 Friday, Oct. 18, to uphold its Design Review Board's approval of the design of Peabody Falls apartments in Midtown.
FedEx’s first drone delivery is from Dick’s Sporting Goods
FedEx and Wing Aviation completed what FedEx called the nation’s first “scheduled, commercial residential delivery” by drone in the U.S. in Virginia on Friday, Oct. 18.
Governor appoints three Memphians to Tennessee Complete Count Committee for Census 2020
House Minority Leader Karen Camper, Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce CEO Beverly Robertson and Rufus Smith, executive chairman of the Memphis Christian Pastors Network, will sit on a 38-member state that will work on the 2020 census.
Strickland campaign post mortem shows tightening of mayor’s race in summer months
On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Jim Strickland campaign consultant Steven Reid talked about the blip in polling and said challenger Tami Sawyer never split the African American vote as rival and former Mayor Willie Herenton repeatedly charged during the campaign.
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.
Memphis Tigers focus on bouncing back against Tulane Green Wave
After a gut-wrenching loss to Temple last weekend, an angry and focused Memphis Tigers football team enter this weekend's matchup against the Tulane Green Wave.
Metro
The Early Word: Ja-dropping news, something sweet and a rare coin story
Gov. Lee turns down funds to feed hungry kids, Hardaway is “totally disappointed” in his Tigers and we get a deeper look a xAI’s power usage.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Political decorum, Grizz across the pond and Kamala
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Premium State Government With food banks strained, Tennessee passes on federal help that would feed far more children
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Business
Measles case reported at Memphis International
A traveler who passed through Memphis International Airport recently has tested positive for measles, Shelby County health officials said Thursday, Jan. 8.
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Health Care ‘Digital detox’ or just real life? Memphis experts say it’s time to log off
Health Care NASA, space plants and beauty: How red-light therapy found its way to the mainstream
Premium Real Estate Iconic North End restaurant announces sale
Sports
Desmond Bane’s fairytale ended sooner than expected. But he has no hard feelings
Desmond Bane acknowledged it won’t be the same when he finally gets his return game in FedExForum next season.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: After win, Berlin-bound Grizzlies take Ja Morant uncertainty overseas
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant is still ‘the most famous’ Grizzly. But Sunday may have been the end.
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Food
$15 Deal: Good Fortune Co.'s roasted pork rice bowl
Here’s a rice bowl that’s cute, colorful and delicious.
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Suburbs
Germantown could sell alcohol on Sunday mornings under proposed ordinance
Germantown is considering amendments to its beer, wine and liquor sale rules — modernizing them and aligning with state law.
Spirit of Memphis ‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
Arts & Culture
Aspiring blacksmiths, welders and more get ‘taste’ of metal arts
The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s “Taster” classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of different styles of the metal arts with the hope that they fall in love with it.
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Opinion
Calkins: Ja Morant is still ‘the most famous’ Grizzly. But Sunday may have been the end.
Sunday may have been Ja Morant’s last appearance at FedExForum as a Grizzly. If so, it was a fittingly disappointing end.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Political decorum, Grizz across the pond and Kamala
It’s a big week in politics and governance.
Behind The Headlines Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 12
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.