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
The AM/DM: Making a case for improving home base
Last month, the Memphis City Council approved $5 million towards emergency repairs for AutoZone Park. But the park still needs about $35 million in deferred maintenance on top of that.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: New owners to take a whack at Racquet Club; Vacant Fancy’s space gets a bite
State Government Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions
Elections Hundreds of absentee ballots lack some judicial races and charter question
Shelby County Some courts close a second day — but jail AC improves
Business
Nearly $170K could be coming to possible Downtown restaurants and Cotton Row
The Cotton Row Historic District could be getting a glow-up and Downtown a pair of new restaurants.
Premium Real Estate Racquet Club property sold for almost $9M
Premium Real Estate Fogelman Properties in expansion mode, adding real estate and employees
Premium Health Care Growing the pipeline: Inside the plan to rescue rural healthcare in Tennessee
Premium Business New Midtown bicycle shop gears up for business
Sports
Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
Metro The AM/DM: Making a case for improving home base
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies go cold in summer league loss to Mavericks
Sports From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball
High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
Food
In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
Memphians might have to wait a little longer for an In-N-Out burger.
Premium Food News At several local institutions, cash is still king
Suburbs
DeSoto DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment
DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.
Elections Two high school parents vie for Collierville school board Republican primary
Arts & Culture
Memphis writer exploring conservation and faith in the South
Memphis writer Martha Park received a $4,000 grant from the nonprofit South Arts and a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission — which she will use to fund a series of stories about the intersection between conservation and faith in the South.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
Opinion
Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Savory and sweet
This jigsaw puzzle features the table setting from Umami Amora’s second Juneteenth dinner and was taken by Sophia Surrett.