Vatican names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Catholics in West Tennessee have a new leader almost five months after Bishop Martin Holley was ousted after a tumultuous two years leading the Catholic Diocese of Memphis.
Grizzlies’ Mike Conley scores career-high 40 in late comeback win over Portland
After going scoreless in the first quarter, Mike Conley finished strong to notch a new career-high 40 points and lead the Grizzlies to 120-111 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Forrest Avenue residents: Drop the ‘R’ and the honor
Forrest Avenue residents file an application to change "Forrest" to "Forest" to end any "perception" that their street honors Nathan Bedford Forrest.
City and Graceland break standoff over Whitehaven expansion minus arena
The city and Graceland appear to have an agreement that allows the Graceland master plan to move ahead in some form beyond litigation over an arena that has been a part of the plan.
Developer proposes converting Downtown DoubleTree into upscale boutique hotel
The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will be asked Tuesday to approve a 15-year tax abatement for a $47 million conversion of the DoubleTree by Hilton.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Kratom explained: The gas station plant raising red flags across the Mid-South
With a recent string of arrests, deaths and new legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?
Shelby County More ‘focused time’ in County Clerk’s Office to clear car-title backlog
Business SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges
Shelby County DA’s office taps new leadership
Metro Colin Kaepernick to appear in Memphis
Business
SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges
Ferguson Enterprises says MXZ Tech failed to pay for materials used at the Macrohard data center, adding to the AI company’s growing construction disputes.
Premium Real Estate Former Coletta’s sold to Casa Mexicana group
Premium Real Estate Developers buy historic Downtown Memphis building
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Premium Real Estate A data-center moratorium in Memphis won’t stop SpaceXAI from growing across the border
Sports
Redbirds squander chances, drop Game 1 of playoffs
The Redbirds stranded 10 men on base and went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
High School Sports St. Benedict football coach resigns
High School Sports Fayette Academy junior’s rapid improvement brings region golf title
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Food
Battle about The Station has finally ended, attorney says
After two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent by both sides, the battle about The Station is done.
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Suburbs
Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
Premium Collierville Collierville names temporary administrator
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Spirit of Memphis Teen music lab named for late Memphis producer Tay Keith
Opinion
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Guest Columnists Opinion: MATA’s shame is a national shame
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
Food and dining writer Sophia Surrett joins us today for our occasional roundup of recent restaurant news.
Public Safety Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Private dining
This jigsaw puzzle features an image of a snug at Bog & Barley, which is a small, private, enclosed booth inside the pub. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.