University of Memphis pedestrian bridge takes shape
Cables have been installed for the University of Memphis’ soaring, pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks and streets.
City Council members, TVA officials meet against backdrop of possible MLGW split from TVA
Memphis City Council members met Tuesday in Chattanooga with Tennessee Valley Authority officials.
Insurer claims Wei Chen’s company didn’t disclose aircraft ownership
The late Wei Chen's company, Sunshine Enterprise, and Memphis agency Lipscomb & Pitts are named in a lawsuit alleging Sunshine didn't disclose aircraft ownership in applications for workers' compensation insurance policies.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway says national championship hopes ‘more real’
Penny Hardaway wrapped up his first season by declaring that his hopes for a national championship at Memphis are "more real."
Past terrorism concerns less prevalent among legislators in voucher legislation debate
Once roiled by concerns about the spread of Islam, the Tennessee Legislature is considering legislation enabling state dollars to be used to send students to Islamic schools across the state.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Protesters angry about everything from Social Security to Gulf of America
Hundreds protested for or against numerous causes at Poplar Avenue and Highland Street on Saturday afternoon, carrying signs denouncing xAI, the Trump administration and one that said simply, “Where do I start?”
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Business
Food Files: New Sichuan restaurant, two wings eateries coming
A new Sichuan restaurant should open by the year’s end in East Memphis, Wings House expanded from Southaven and A1 Wings & Things opened its first location in Cordova.
Real Estate Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
Business CEO of Memphis-based paper company retires
Real Estate Mud Island project receives funding
Sports
Memphis tennis teams both advance to AAC championship matches
University of Memphis tennis teams are shining on the home courts at Leftwich Tennis Center.
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Food
$10 Deal: Mix and match at Great China Market
At Great China Market, $10 gets you a satisfying variety of combinations of delicious pastries and caramelized pork.
Suburbs
Millington bar gets friendly fresh start from Midtown owner
Louis Connelly, owner of Louis Connelly’s Bar for Fun Times and Friendship, officially took over Kickstart in March.“We’d love to keep growing, buying more neighborhood bars like this that have character and history,” he said.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Shell Daze, Time Warp and Mary J. Blige for real this time
This week, Peabody rooftop parties return, Africa in April is back and Saddle Creek opens another art show.
Opinion
Conaway: Everybody in the golf world knows every King-Collins course, except here, of course
“Should you like to play a King-Collins course, still rare but growing in number, there’s one right smack dab in the middle of your city.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Italian restaurant to open soon in East Memphis
Cocozza East, from the owners of Cocozza American Italian in Harbor Town, will open in East Memphis in either late May or early June 2025.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: April 18
You don’t have to buzz in to play this quick crossword.