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
Jail East inmate died after being found unresponsive in cell
Beverly Turnage, a 43-year-old woman, was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis in critical condition.
State Government State House hopeful bounced as write-in candidate
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Public Safety 3 former daycare workers plead not guilty
Business
St. Jude’s Chili’s Care Center to undergo $13.5M reno
The Chili’s Care Center is the first one on St. Jude’s campus to bear the name of a corporate sponsor and features numerous medical capabilities.
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Business Container Store puts lid on Memphis, will close in Germantown
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Sports
Calipari headlines 2026 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class loaded with former Tigers
The crowd at the Renasant Convention Center was the biggest since the hall first began honoring inductees in 2019.Related content:
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Midtown CBU plans to leave NCAA, applying to join NAIA
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Food
Table Talk: The restaurant franchises we’d like to see in Memphis
In some ways, Memphians seem to have a love/hate relationship with restaurant franchises.
Premium Food News Halcyon Bakery aims to elevate Memphis’ pastry scene
Suburbs
Container Store puts lid on Memphis, will close in Germantown
The store opened its only Memphis-area location in September of 2019.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Resident Evil’ reboots, ‘The Matrix’ mind bends
If you get confused when you see references to “red pill” or “blue pill,” you’ve got an opportunity to get that sorted.
Music Young musicians will jazz up Downtown brunch
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Now is not the time to let up on gun crime
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Landers Center docs, text messages give new info on termination suit
Former Landers Center Executive Director Todd Mastry claims he was fired because members of the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors wanted him to stop booking Black artists. New court filings now reveal additional details.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Discounts to data
Today’s puzzle features server racks configured for advanced artificial intelligence now housed at the former Fred’s corporate headquarters. 5C Group provided the photo.