Season One, Chapter 18: Jeremiah Martin saves the day — his day
Jeremiah Martin saved the day. Which just happened to be HIS day. So happy Jeremiah Martin Day to everyone!
Memphis mayor’s race begins to solidify ahead of spring and summer campaigns
The race for Memphis Mayor has three front-line contenders on the way to the spring and summer heart of the 2019 campaign. And the trio of Sawyer, Herenton and Strickland shows some differences that reflect divergent views of the city's future beyond who wins and who loses.
Grizzlies take winning streak to three games as improved play continues
Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff celebrated his 40th birthday steering Memphis to its third straight win against teams in the NBA playoff hunt.
Pitt and Barbara Hyde, Elliot Perry share motivations for art collecting
The "Dear Artist" exhibition features works from the collections of Memphians like Pitt Hyde and Elliot Perry as well as the collectors' letters to the creators of the works.
Memphis sports talk show focused on black fans and athletes finds home on SiriusXM
Larry Robinson and Howard Robertson, hosts of the nationally syndicated sports talk radio show focused on black voices, join SiriusXM as ambassadors of Memphis' creative potential.
Project Lead the Way spurs innovation and collaboration by enhancing Collierville STEM
Project Lead the Way, a national program, has enhanced Collierville's elementary and middle school STEM education.
Metro
Man convicted for 2023 Olive Branch hotel shooting
Alvin Myles Jr. was sentenced after a four-day trial.
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Elections T.J. Hardaway to run write-in campaign for late father’s state House seat
Elections Eight candidates certified for Criminal Court judicial race
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Business
Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
DLC Management Corp., in partnership with a fund managed by DRA Advisors, bought six properties in five states, including the shopping center at Winchester Road and Hacks Cross Road.
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Transportation & Logistics Current airport board takes care of business in what may be last meeting
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Baptist earns cybersecurity award
Sports
Martin: In this NBA Draft, there’s a lot to like for the Grizzlies
With less than a week to go before the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, here are some of John Martin’s thoughts on the class and who he most believes in.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys soccer awards: CBHS senior, Briarcrest coach honored
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason lacrosse awards: Standouts from Briarcrest, MUS, St. Mary’s honored
Food
Sound Bites: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude guru to host Juneteenth dinner
Mushroom Queen Daishu McGriff said she wants the Umami Amora dinner on Juneteenth “to be a celebration of Black chefs where people can see the love through food.” She and dinner co-host Alicia Dixon are guests on “Sound Bites” this week.
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Suburbs
Man convicted for 2023 Olive Branch hotel shooting
Alvin Myles Jr. was sentenced after a four-day trial.
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Arts & Culture
John Zeanah wants city planning to be smarter — so he wrote a book
Eric Barnes talks to John Zeneah, the city’s chief of development and infrastructure, about his book: “Today’s Comprehensive Plan: An Adaptive Approach.”
Music Memphis producer Tay Keith has died at 29
Opinion
Opinion: As bus riders suffer, Memphis needs to turn MATA around
“Last year’s audit made people believe MATA cannot be redeemed. But it is imperative that we not give up. Memphis should be a world-class city. Quality transit attracts employers and gets people to work on time. It also keeps people from going into debt just to maintain a working vehicle.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: What Juneteenth teaches us about the America we’re still building
Podcasts
John Zeanah wants city planning to be smarter — so he wrote a book
Eric Barnes talks to John Zeneah, the city’s chief of development and infrastructure, about his book: “Today’s Comprehensive Plan: An Adaptive Approach.”
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude guru to host Juneteenth dinner
Games
Sudoku: June 17
Ready for today’s sudokus?