‘Senior’ prom stirs memories for those with dementia
High schoolers aren't the only ones attending senior prom this spring. Senior citizen centers across the city are hosting proms of their own as a way to get seniors moving and reminiscing.
Calkins: OK, that was magnificent. But now will five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods play Memphis?
Tiger Woods captivated the sports world by winning his fifth Masters Sunday. But will he play in Memphis in July? Tournament officials are "encouraged."
Memphis market ripe as home sales season begins
The inventory of available homes for sale remains low in the Memphis MSA as the homebuying season starts to heat up.
LGBTQ youth, allies hold field day to celebrate pride
OUT Memphis and Nike joined together to host LGBTQ youth and allies at University of Memphis for a day of games and bonding in a safe space and promoting wellness and socialization between young people who are often marginalized within other youth groups.
EDGE: Tax abatement works in a competitive world
Companies want to locate in communities that will work with them long after the ribbon-cutting and headlines are done. We know that our local firms are constantly being courted by other communities looking to grow their economies.
Beacon Center: On EDGE and PILOTs, the numbers don’t add up
Peel back the fancy ribbon-cutting ceremonies and press conferences for new jobs and all you’re left with is handouts to big, connected companies and higher taxes for the rest of us.
Metro
Bartlett police officer involved in shooting on Stage Road
A Thursday evening confrontation between a person armed with a knife and Bartlett police led to a fatal shooting, officials said.
Premium Real Estate U of M ‘exploring options’ as it closes Holiday Inn for renovations
State Government Tennessee man is executed for killing his wife and her two sons
Metro D.C. Scorecard: How Memphis’ reps voted on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Business
U of M ‘exploring options’ as it closes Holiday Inn for renovations
The closure, which was a surprise to at least one group planning an October event at the hotel, comes as the school’s contract with the current hotel vendor comes to an end.
Real Estate Edge District restaurants get funding, Downtown adding street musicians
Premium Education MUS launching $200M campus improvement plan
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx chooses insider to lead Freight spinoff
Sports
Spring Fling: Dominating Collierville repeats as AAA girls champion
The Dragons are the first team to go back-to-back in the largest public-school classification since Whitehaven in 2016 and 2017.
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: St. Benedict falls in D2-AA softball final
High School Sports Spring Fling: Thursday’s best; Friday’s schedule
Premium Sports Buckley: The night Redbirds manager Ben Johnson answered a special call
Food
Hard Times Deli owners to open bar in Edge District
The chefs behind the popular Marshall Avenue deli are putting their twist on a dive bar, with retro details and the return of their smashburger.
Suburbs
Bartlett police officer involved in shooting on Stage Road
A Thursday evening confrontation between a person armed with a knife and Bartlett police led to a fatal shooting, officials said.
Arts & Culture
SunAh Laybourn on Asian American culture and history in Memphis
SunAh Laybourn’s desire to highlight the culture and history of Asian Americans in Memphis has brought, in part, the extensive range of local events happening during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Opinion
Opinion: On xAI, ‘Memphians deserve honesty’
“Air pollution doesn’t know borders. It doesn’t stop at the state line. Running dozens of polluting turbines at this location would threaten air quality for families in South Memphis as well as those in Southaven.”
Podcasts
SunAh Laybourn on Asian American culture and history in Memphis
SunAh Laybourn’s desire to highlight the culture and history of Asian Americans in Memphis has brought, in part, the extensive range of local events happening during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.