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.
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Metro
County Commission approves purchase of Regional One land despite markup
The commission approved more money to buy the property that goes with the old Commercial Appeal buildings. Deals on the three remaining adjacent parcels for the 16-acre site are still pending.
Shelby County County Commission moves forward on sheriff’s pay raise, but not its own
Shelby County County Commission chooses Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson’s replacement
Metro Fired VA worker back on job
Business
Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Last year was the first time the city exceeded $100 billion in gross regional product, officials at the Greater Memphis Chamber State of the Economy luncheon said.
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Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis capitalize on home-heavy schedule?
The Grizzlies are finally returning to FedExForum for a five-game homestand. Can they distance from Denver as the Nuggets’ schedule increases in difficulty?
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Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Germantown to have large bookstore after 14 years without one
Barnes & Noble is looking to open in Germantown, but the space will be significantly smaller than Shelby County’s existing locations.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
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Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”