Downtown developments angle for $449 million in incentives, with more to come
A pair of $1 billion-plus Downtown development projects that would require heavy doses of public incentives are scheduled for an initial vote on Monday, Dec. 2.
Akbari: Legislature will have input on spending funds for needy
State Sen. Raumesh Akbari says legislators won’t be precluded from coming up with a plan to spend some $732 million in reserve funds even though the Department of Human Services unveiled its own proposal.
Soles4Souls provides shoes, foot care to the homeless
The service and distribution of donated shoes can help some people find employment.
Tigers try to shore up first-quarter woes ahead of Cincinnati
The Memphis Tigers defense looks to fix opening drive struggles ahead of Friday's game against Cincinnati. Meanwhile, the Tigers held their No. 18 ranking in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Lead isn’t just in Memphis schools: A look at other lead problems in the city
The city recently received a federal grant to remove lead paint from 120 homes where low-income families live with young children. City officials consider any home built before 1978 to be at risk for lead paint because paint could deteriorate over time.
‘Bluff City Law’ (Blah Blah Blah) Podcast: Ep. 10 (Final edition … or is it?)
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the season - series? - finale of “Bluff City Law,” where Strait & Associates stand up for a free press, a regular character meets a bad end, and we gather around for an early Thanksgiving dinner.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: A week for Hope?
As we prepare to go into our new work week, it’s with summer on our minds.
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Business
‘A changing of the guard in Midtown:’ Cooper-Young landmark sells
An anonymous local company bought a highly visible retail property in Cooper-Young with plans for an Asian restaurant in the former Alchemy space.
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Sports
Tuesday’s Spring Fling schedule
Competition in baseball, soccer and softball gets underway at various sites in and around Murfreesboro. Track and field competition takes place in Knoxville.
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Food
Memphis in May: Contestants’ stomachs grumble from the Rib Rumble
For Dude Wipe’s rib-eating contest, four contestants were lined up in front of tin dishes filled with 5 pounds of ribs and an extra pour of Cattleman’s BBQ Sauce.
Arts & Culture Memphis in May: Scenes from Ms. Piggie Idol
Suburbs
Bartlett approves first reading of $189M budget
Bartlett’s property tax rate could remain unchanged.
Update North Mississippi Mississippi state Rep. arrested in Hernando
Arts & Culture
Kooky, crazy and eclectic: ‘Imagination runs wild’ at the Mary Sims exhibition
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens pieced together a retrospective of Mary Sims, who, despite having sold works to celebrities like Jane Fonda and Burt Reynolds, remains mostly a local treasure. For now.
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Opinion
Opinion: With redistricting, ‘Memphis is defined by the people who stay and fight for it’
“Memphis has never been defined by the people who pass through it or pass judgment on it.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A week for Hope?
As we prepare to go into our new work week, it’s with summer on our minds.
Behind The Headlines The fast track to the August state and federal primary elections
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Spinderella beat
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Spinderella performing at the Riverbeat Music Festival and was taken by Mark Weber.