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
St. Jude graduates its largest kindergarten class ever
Imagine Academy is designed to help St. Jude patients keep up with their classwork when their treatment requires them to be away from home for extended periods.
Midtown Liberty Park hotel, apartments could break ground this fall, city says
City of Memphis Southwest Twin Drive-In redevelopment breaks ground
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Business
St. Jude graduates its largest kindergarten class ever
Imagine Academy is designed to help St. Jude patients keep up with their classwork when their treatment requires them to be away from home for extended periods.
Midtown Liberty Park hotel, apartments could break ground this fall, city says
South Memphis Decision on xAI’s air emissions permit will take time
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Sports
Friday prep report: ECS girls win first state lacrosse title
Casey Vargo leads the way with eight goals as the Eagles take control early against University School of Nashville. Also, a rough day for local baseball teams as Collierville, Houston and MUS are eliminated from postseason play.
Sports LeMoyne-Owen names new men’s basketball coach
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Food
SmokeSlam, Memphis in May BBQ festivals closing early
SmokeSlam at Tom Lee Park Downtown and the Memphis In May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Liberty Park are both closing early Friday, May 16, due to the weather forecast.
Suburbs
Bailey: New schools provide space and some relief
Two new schools in the eastern suburbs will provide more space for the student bodies, allow for expansion of curriculum and, in one case, provide temporary relief for parents concerned about students changing schools.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Meagan Good to star in Jarnell Stokes film; La Chat doc premieres in France
A former Grizz player’s movie names its lead actor, La Chat doc premieres in France and Memphis must say goodbye to a nostalgic theater.
Opinion
Former MATA CEO: Travel was necessary for fleet upgrades
As MATA tried to meet a state mandate for an electric fleet, Gary Rosenfeld said it was more expedient and less costly to visit overseas manufacturers rather than ship equipment back and forth for testing.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Herrington’s multipart column ranking the most valuable players on the Memphis roster.
Games
Word Flower: May 15
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.