Memphis’ 311 call center gives look behind the scenes
Monday was “311 Day” at City Hall, and the city’s 311 operation and call center was open to the media to draw awareness to the call and app service that began in 2013.
FedEx names Don Colleran as FedEx Express chief
FedEx has named Don Colleran as president and chief executive officer of FedEx Express. He'll succeed Raj Subramaniam, who became president and chief operating officer of FedEx Corp. March 1.
Martin named to AAC first team All-Conference; Harris makes All-Freshman team
Jeremiah Martin named to first team All-American Athletic Conference. Tyler Harris makes All-Freshman squad.
Inside the FedEx voluntary buyout offer: Is it sweet enough?
The clock is ticking on FedEx Corp.'s voluntary buyout program aimed at selected employees at FedEx Express, corporate and FedEx Services. April 1 is the application deadline.
Kelsey proposing increases in Senate campaign fundraising
Legislation by state Sen. Brian Kelsey that could dramatically increase Senate candidate fundraising could be heard in a committee this week.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Opinion: Mayor Young — Data center investment requires new rules for growth
“The communities that succeed in this next economy will be the ones capable of supporting major investment while maintaining the trust of the people who call them home.”
Breaking News Public Safety 6-year-old autistic child dies after being left on daycare bus, father says
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: Through cancer and heartbreak, she keeps showing up for St. Jude. Will the PGA Tour do the same?
Shelby County Lowery looking inside and outside county government to assemble cabinet
Premium Spirit of Memphis Longest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens to retire
Business
Opinion: Mayor Young — Data center investment requires new rules for growth
“The communities that succeed in this next economy will be the ones capable of supporting major investment while maintaining the trust of the people who call them home.”
Premium Health Care First Horizon Foundation donates $5M for new UTHSC project
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: New Ballet Ensemble names artistic director
Premium Real Estate Inked: Millwork, Fusion Hospitality and Rush Gaming
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis International Airport officially renamed after Fred Smith
Sports
Opening-round 65 is good for what ails Michael Thorbjornsen
Despite sinus issues, the Rocket Mortgage champion turns in a fine round to share the lead with four others, including Jordan Spieth, after the opening round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.Related Stories
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football schedules home-and-home series with Toledo
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: Through cancer and heartbreak, she keeps showing up for St. Jude. Will the PGA Tour do the same?
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies’ schedule includes notable returns, fewer national games
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis drops game three in walk-off fashion at Durham
Food
$15 Deal: Panuzzo King’s pizza-inspired sandwiches
Panuozzo originated in a small town near Naples in the 1980s but had a social media moment a couple of years ago.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: What to expect at Memphis’ first Edgy Tomato Festival
Suburbs
Judge denies attempt to strike down DeSoto subdistrict — at least for now
A federal judge has denied an attempt by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster to prevent a small section of voters to elect two new county judgeships just weeks before the election begins.
Music The Grove at GPAC announces fall season
Arts & Culture
The Grove at GPAC announces fall season
Salsa, jazz, Southern rock, R&B, Americana and a Beatles tribute show are coming to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Longest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens to retire
Opinion
Opinion: Mayor Young — Data center investment requires new rules for growth
“The communities that succeed in this next economy will be the ones capable of supporting major investment while maintaining the trust of the people who call them home.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Podcasts
Tim Disney on his new book, the global elite and Oliver & Company
Tim Disney, who’ll be at Novel on Aug. 29, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about his dark satire of a culture of lying, misinformation and the global elite — plus his life as the grandnephew of Walt Disney.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: What to expect at Memphis’ first Edgy Tomato Festival
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Bridges to books
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the line of people waiting at the National Civil Rights Museum to meet Ruby Bridges and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.