Calkins: For Ryan Silverfield, it’s a Memphis dream come true
Ryan Silverfield wasn't the favorite but he went out and won his "dream job."
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s career-high 43 not enough to topple streaking Bucks
Despite Jaren Jackson Jr.'s career-high 43 points and hot 3-point shooting, the Grizzlies couldn't keep pack with the streaking Milwaukee Bucks and reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Silverfield: Program to ‘continue to go in the right direction’
Ryan Silverfield fits what the Memphis Tigers were looking for in their search for a new head football coach.
Korean conglomerate to buy Mitsubishi plant, create 410 Memphis jobs
A Korean company will make an $87 million investment and establish its first presence in the U.S. in Memphis.
Korean transformer company, AutoZone seek tax breaks
The EDGE board will consider tax incentives for a company that will occupy the Memphis Mitsubishi plant and an additional $1.9 million for AutoZone.
Methodist acquisition of St. Francis could tighten insurance options
Former CEO of St. Francis in Memphis talks about insurance in the Memphis market and how it and other facets of health care will be impacted by Methodist buying Saint Francis hospitals.
Lakeland closes on high school funding, approves Lake District changes
Lakeland closed this week on funding for the new Lakeland Prep High School, moving the drive to add a high school to the city's school system a step closer to reality.
Silverfield named new Tigers football coach
U of M expected to name Ryan Silverfield as head coach on Friday, replacing Mike Norvell, who left for Florida State.
Tennessee preview: Tigers, Vols playing strong defense this season
Memphis will need to use its defense to generate offensive opportunities if it wants to beat Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday.
Downtown incentive projects hit ‘all-time high’ in 2019
Downtown Memphis Commission-affiliated agencies provided incentives to 52 projects, from mega-projects to mom-and-pop retailers, during 2019. That was the most activity ever for the 42-year-old Downtown revitalization agency.
Metro
City of Memphis seeks to shield DOJ records from Nichols lawsuit
The city wants to use the Department of Justice’s retreat from its civil rights investigation of the MPD as a tool to fight the lawsuit stemming from Nichols’ January 2023 beating and death at the hands of five now-former Memphis police officers.
Spirit of Memphis With his sense of fairness, Brother Terence integrated CBHS
Music GPAC selects new director
Shelby County Shelby County Commission wrestles financial issues with end of fiscal year looming
Business
Ashlar Hall gets more time for renovations
Ashlar Hall was approved for a use variance in 2023 to allow an event center on the property. However, that variance was set to expire in September.
Transportation & Logistics Saddle Creek Corp. is closing
Food News Bahama Breeze files layoff notice two weeks after closing
Premium Health Care No one bid on Shelby County’s autopsy contract. Here’s what happens now.
Sports
Tennessee advances; Ole Miss falls in NCAA baseball regionals
The Volunteers travel to play No. 3 seed Arkansas in a best-of-3 super regional with a berth in the College World Series on the line.
Premium High School Sports Melrose High to vacate 2024 football state runner-up finish
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway’s Orlando Magic uniform auctioned for $52K
Sports Tennessee knocked out of Women’s World Series by Texas
Food
Side Porch owners open Bartlett’s Pharmacy Coffeehouse
The owners of the Side Porch Steakhouse are adding a coffeehouse in the former pharmacy building next door to their restaurant.
Suburbs
Multiple arrests made at large house party in Collierville
Collierville police answered calls over the weekend to a large gathering leading to the arrest of eight people on various drug and firearms charges.
Arts & Culture
Can you spell and drink at the same time?
Those who fancied themselves good spellers gathered Saturday at Crosstown Brewing Co. for the Drunken Dictionary Spelling Bee.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help
“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”