Season One, Chapter 16: Jeremiah Martin’s greatness lifts Memphis over Wichita State
In a tournament atmosphere on the road in a tough place to play, Jeremiah Martin does it again, carrying the Tigers to a win at Wichita State.
Banner year for Memphis tourism could be so-so year for hoteliers
Lodging industry consultant Chuck Pinkowski's forecast calls for occupancy and room revenue to fall at Memphis area hotels in 2019 as room supply increases and the convention center is modernized.
Germantown parks panel likely to recommend purchase of country club
The Germantown Parks Commission is expected to recommend Thursday that the city purchase Germantown Country Club.
Alternative sites for Memphis in May festival latest point of contention
Memphis in May International Festival officials on Friday released the Downtown Memphis Commission's list of six alternative sites for the premier outdoor festival, including Beale Street and two on Mud Island, unbeknownst to the Downtown organization.
Road Recap: Jeremiah Martin scores 37 points and Tigers win 88-85 at Wichita State
Jeremiah Martin stayed hot, scoring 37 points, and lifting the Memphis Tigers to an 88-85 win at Wichita State to improve to 9-6 in the American Athletic Conference.
Memphis Express fall to Orlando Apollos despite improved play from QB Mettenberger
The Orlando Apollos defeated the Memphis Express despite Zach Mettenberger replacing Christian Hackenberg at quarterback and throwing two touchdowns.
Metro
The Early Word: Lee Harris may sue task force; Bill Lee says it’s here forever
Hotel developer is buying a Downtown office building, Orgill opens a hardware-store owner’s dream and hipster workwear comes to Memphis.
Premium Education Students with income-limited vouchers outperform MSCS on reading, but not math
Public Safety Two off-duty Memphis cops arrested for drag racing, department says
Shelby County Lowery wants a ‘change in culture,’ Pearson gears up fundraising, and Republicans want Sawyer to resign
Business
Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
“For a long time, it’s been our desire to try to halt progression as nearsightedness develops, especially with it being on the rise,” said a local optometrist. It is estimated that more than 50% of the world population may become nearsighted by 2025.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Transportation & Logistics Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Premium Real Estate Architectural marvel in Frayser is up for sale
Sports
Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
ESPN College GameDay may have interest in the Memphis Tigers, but much depends on what happens in other games this weekend.
High School Sports Arlington tops Houston for Region 8-AAA volleyball crown
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: MASE joins as Lausanne jumps into top five
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Three losses, Coward hits the court
Food
What to order: Sushi for breakfast at Kitchen Laurel
Hold the wasabi and ginger, because all the cake roll needs is warm syrup for dipping.
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: Germantown mayor’s job could get bigger
Germantown will soon ask its residents a big question: Should mayor become a full-time job?
Arts & Culture
Memphis music ‘all-stars’ unite for a bash
“You’re just not going to see all of these artists together in this way any other time.”
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Germantown mayor’s job could get bigger
Germantown will soon ask its residents a big question: Should mayor become a full-time job?