Signs of revival and jobs emerge in Parkway Village
Hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in construction are returning to Parkway Village because of something that never left: I-240 and great access to it.
Grizzlies Notebook: A front-office candidate emerges, Wexler/Kleiman reaction, playoff thoughts
Thoughts on a rumored new Grizzlies front-office candidates, the debut of the team's new management duo, the first weekend of the NBA playoffs, and more.
Conference committee adopts Memphis community oversight subpoena method
A legislative conference committee adopted an amended community oversight board bill Monday mirroring Memphis’ guidelines, despite opposition from state Sen. Raumesh Akbari.
Shelby County School Board member Scott McCormick charged with DUI
Shelby County School Board member Scott McCormick was arrested and charged with DUI after an accident in Downtown Memphis over the weekend. He was released from jail on a $1,000 bond on the misdemeanor charges.
Amazon not exactly nipping at FedEx’s heels, but growing delivery network
Amazon is making a bigger move into air cargo and building its capability to pick up from sellers and deliver directly to customers. But FedEx says it isn't worried.
Daily Briefs
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
Redbirds recap: Memphis ace holds Jumbo Shrimp at bay
With the win, Memphis now leads the season series over Jacksonville five games to four.
High School Sports Spring Fling 2025: Thursday’s best; Friday’s schedule
Premium Sports Buckley: The night Redbirds manager Ben Johnson answered a special call
Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. named to NBA’s All-Defensive second team
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
The To-Do List: Garden secrets, water lanterns and Miranda Lambert
This week, read in the Ravine with Cafe Noir, and try vegan dishes paired with music at Alex Wong’s Permission Party.
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
Sound Bites: Bari’s ‘Bacchus’ on drink trends, digestifs and Memphis gin
With 20 years behind the bar, Hunter Coleman’s had the time to break down the art and the science of craft cocktails.