Defense rises to occasion as ECS wins 5th state title
Jacob Hatcher's fourth-quarter touchdown run is the difference as ECS shuts down CPA in the second half.
City releases mediation agreement with Tom Lee Park overhaul specifics
The mediation between the Memphis River Parks Partnership and the Memphis In May International Festival ends months of mediation between the two with a detailed agreement, down to square footage and feet between stages.
Nashville chancellor dismisses petition seeking to block Loews incentives
A bid by the Sheraton Downtown Memphis Hotel to block incentives for a new Loews convention center hotel in Memphis has been dismissed in Davidson County Chancery Court.
Methodist Le Bonheur offers tuition-free study at U of M for entry-level workers
Methodist Le Bonheur employees will be eligible for up to $4,000 in tuition credits a year to advance their careers and earn more money.
Senior primary care practice ChenMed to enter Memphis market
Tampa, Florida-based health care company ChenMed set to open three senior primary care clinics in Memphis.
Greater Memphis Chamber names Willie Gregory next chairman
The Greater Memphis Chamber chose the Nike executive to succeed Richard W. Smith as board chairman during the annual Chairman’s Luncheon at The Peabody on Thursday.
Metro
The Early Word: Trump tariffs worry FedEx founder, and Max’s maxes out
Nichols suit will go on despite DOJ dismissal, MSCS forensic audit is coming and tight tops don’t sell chicken wings these days.
Education U of M raises tuition
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Business
Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place
“The sign is more than just the letters,” said Ted Townsend, president of the chamber. “It embodies that business is here in our Downtown core.”
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx pilots picket outside company HQ
Sports
Redbirds recap: Indianapolis rallies to edge Memphis, 10-9
Recently promoted centerfielder Nathan Church had quite a game for the Redbirds. He went 3-for-5 and scored twice in the second game of his Triple-A career.
Premium Spirit of Memphis This Memphis boxer shares lessons with anyone — including Grizzlies
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Premium Spirit of Memphis At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
Food
After closing bakery, chef shares her ‘Experience’ through cooking classes
On a recent Thursday night, about 30 people gathered Downtown to inexpertly stir roux, chop vegetables, season meat — and laugh.
Suburbs
Amen to more parking: Germantown church gets green light for expansion
The Germantown Planning Commission gave a quick endorsement of plans for Harvest Church’s expansion.
Arts & Culture
New mural, furniture coming to Edge District alley
An Edge District alley is getting a glow-up.
Opinion
Morris: Be a friend
“We often say loneliness is a public health crisis, and it is. I see it daily. People come to Church Health for physical ailments, but many times what they are really suffering from is isolation.”
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.”