Businessman Mike Bowen killed in car wreck in Costa Rica
Memphis businessman Mike Bowen, CEO of Champion Awards and Apparel, was killed in a car wreck in Costa Rica on Saturday night.
Local Republican Party leadership changes, looks for bigger tent after disastrous 2018 county elections
The only contender so far for the leadership of the Shelby County Republican Party said the local party needs candidates who are more representative and the party needs to seek out African-American and Hispanic voters.
From quality control to OC in the NFL, Arthur Smith works his way up
Arthur Smith, son of FedEx founder Fred Smith, has worked his way into the title of Titans offensive coordinator, a rung-by-rung ascent with the Titans started in 2011 when he was a defensive quality control coach.
Council rules change draft ruffles feathers anew
Memphis City Council members are reviewing changes to their rules after the two-month stalemate in filling three open council seats. And some of the proposed changes are prompting renewed debate.
Bartlett-based Brimhall Foods grows into national operation
What started with single-serve pecan pies nearly 40 years ago has grown into a full line of snack food products sold throughout the U.S. for Brimhall Foods Company, Inc., makers of Brim’s Snack Foods.
Long dispute puts paid-parking lot before planners
A Whitehaven business owner has proposed a paid-parking lot, which is unusual outside of Downtown.
Metro
Why a federal judge denied an injunction against TN’s new congressional map
A judge filed a legal memo a week after his May 14 decision to deny a motion for a temporary pause in implementing the state’s new congressional map.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Well versed: A Memphis wordsmith makes history with ‘little poems’
Premium Elections Here’s where the cases against Tennessee’s new congressional map stand
Premium Spirit of Memphis Green acres: How one local couple is living and loving off-grid life
Premium Education Most suburban school districts say they aren’t getting funding owed to them
Business
Former Immaculate Conception high school buildings, convent being demolished
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is clearing four buildings on its campus to make the property more accessible, add green space and to save money on upkeep.
Real Estate Former Commercial Appeal building set for demolition
Business SpaceX buys data center building for $185 million
Premium Real Estate Tsunami building goes on the market
Transportation & Logistics Airport board approves $172M budget
Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: Trading Ja Morant and other offseason issues
This mailbag is full of questions on trades that have and haven’t happened and how exactly the Memphis Grizzlies are positioned entering the offseason.
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: League leader Memphis loses first-place spot after fall to I-Cubs
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Who do the Grizzlies take at No. 3? Let’s dive into the numbers.
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Food
Oh, sip! Dr. Bean’s Coffee is owned by an actual doctor, and his last name is really Bean.
Here’s the tea on Dr. Bean’s business and its eponymous founder.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Back-to-back barbecue winner Heath Riles’ ribs
Suburbs
Most suburban school districts say they aren’t getting funding owed to them
A 13-year-old referendum is sparking a budget battle in some Memphis suburbs as school boards see flat funding despite higher property values. However, government officials say they can freeze the funding due to other ways they contribute.
Premium Bartlett ‘I like my sneakers. I like my Pokemon.’ And so 901 Deals was born.
Arts & Culture
Well versed: A Memphis wordsmith makes history with ‘little poems’
“It’s just been amazing what we’ve done with just our sheer talent, just wanting to write and be heard,” Bria Saulsberry said.
Visual Arts Thinker, dreamer & leader: Artist Derek Fordjour reimagines Room 306
Opinion
Opinion: Why is the state’s focus on redistricting not matched by equal attention to BlueOval City?
“The same people who can summon a special session to redraw congressional maps in service of a national political project have had remarkably little to say about how that same national political project cost thousands of jobs and four years of economic momentum in Tipton, Fayette, Haywood and Shelby counties.”
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Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Would Memphis trade up from pick No. 3?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Grizzlies draft trade scenarios and react to the early conference finals games between the Thunder and Spurs.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How New Memphis Institute recruits and retains talented people
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A Tuscan classic
Today’s puzzle is the interior of Josephine Estelle, the new restaurant from chefs Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman. It was taken by Mark Weber.