Made for Memphis: Basketball is home for DJ Jeffries
DJ Jeffries path to Memphis took side trips to Lexington and Starkville, Mississippi, but eventually would land him at the University of Memphis, where he has accepted playing a reserve role.
Memphis moves up one spot to No. 18 in both polls during bye week
The Memphis Tigers move up one spot to No. 18 in both rankings after an off week.
Shrimp, ribs, cakes, pie — it was all at Taste of the Boulevard
Mississippi Boulevard’s men’s ministry annual event raises money for children in need, provides a fun afternoon and plenty of good food for hundreds of folks
River Garden in Mississippi River Park marks first anniversary
In its first year, the park has made some changes to adapt to the way Memphians are using it. It's also a "glimpse of the future" for similar changes along the city's riverfront says Memphis River Parks Partnership president Carol Coletta.
Shared ATM network could be early benefit of First Horizon, Iberiabank merger
While the First Horizon-Iberiabank merger’s ultimate impact on Memphis isn’t clear yet, First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan said the goal is to minimize disruptions in the everyday flow of business.
Memphis that almost wasn’t
"Memphis Reborn," a new book about Memphis in the 1880s, begins with the city "at its absolute low point."
Metro
Feagins made her case to be MSCS’ leader again. Here’s what she said.
Marie Feagins’ attorney argued the public termination meetings were just a “rubber stamp.” The school board’s attorney argued Feagins lacked evidence of direct knowledge of violations and instead relied on secondhand information.
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Premium Music Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, but his wild Memphis night will live on forever
Update Business XAI’s second data center to come online within weeks
Business
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Premium Real Estate 113-year-old building at U of M slated for $25 million renovation
Update Business XAI’s second data center to come online within weeks
Sports
Redbirds Recap: ‘Birds drop opener to Stripers
Shortstop JJ Wetherholt hit his second Triple-A home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning and tie the game at one.
Update Sports Showboats sail away, per report
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis natives Fred Smith Jr., Cello Jackson set to visit Tigers, per report
Premium City of Memphis Deal to keep Grizzlies in Memphis won’t be done this summer, mayor says
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
Arts & Culture
City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Plus, the Memphis City Council also sent the first installment of capital funding to start the redevelopment of the old Southwest Twin drive-in.
Opinion
Calkins: Paul Sax is about to stop teaching tennis. But that’s not all we can learn.
After 42 years of teaching tennis, Paul Sax is retiring. But he still has lessons to teach us about a well-led life.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How the Old Daisy plays into a decades-long lawsuit
Who controls Beale Street? On The AM/DM podcast, Mary Cashiola talks to The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries about how that question could be answered, once and for all.