Airport grabs Memphis Tigers by the tail in extension of marketing partnership

<strong>Memphis International Airport officials on Thursday approved a two-year, nearly $200,000 marketing and sponsorship agreement tied to University of Memphis athletics.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)

Memphis International Airport officials on Thursday approved a two-year, nearly $200,000 marketing and sponsorship agreement tied to University of Memphis athletics.

By Wayne Risher April 18, 2019

State Government

Kelsey bill increases Senate candidate PAC contribution total to $490,000

State Senate candidates would be able to collect nearly a half-million dollars from political action committees under legislation sponsored by state Sen. Brian Kelsey and approved Thursday in the Senate.

By Sam Stockard April 18, 2019

Business

Downtown officials confirm Insomnia Cookies is coming to Beale

Downtown officials have confirmed that Insomnia Cookies will become part of the mix in the Beale Street entertainment district.

By Tom Bailey April 18, 2019

Sports

AAC, SEC establish a partnership for future games between member schools

The American Athletic Conference and the Southeastern Conference have reached an agreement on a scheduling alliance in the coming years.

By Jonah Jordan April 18, 2019

Health Care

St. Jude research leads to cure for bubble boy disease

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have developed a novel treatment using HIV as a vector to deliver re-engineered blood cells that create an immune system for patients who are born without one.

By Michelle Corbet April 18, 2019

Metro

Daily Briefs

Memphis could host 2020 IRONMAN triathlon
Saddle Creek gets tenant for former Eddie Bauer space
AgLaunch leading new SBA Delta Ag Cluster

By The Daily Memphian Staff April 18, 2019

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Public Safety

‘Bearing witness matters’: Vigil protests ICE, honors woman shot in Minneapolis

After a woman was fatally shot by an Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, a score of Memphians gathered to remember her and call for action amid local ICE activity.

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North Mississippi Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’

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Food Files: Gussied Up-date, Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to move

Prepared to get Gussied Up, and Sweet Magnolia is looking to start a new chapter.

By Sophia Surrett January 09, 2026

Premium Business Bartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb

free access Business Measles case reported at Memphis International

Premium Business How the Grizz will help local biz leaders ‘extend the Memphis brand globally’

Health Care Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges

Herrington: Laying out Ja Morant trade scenarios

Two teams in particular seem like a reasonable partner in a Ja Morant deal, but do either have real interest? And who else on the Grizzlies roster could be in play at the NBA trade deadline?

By Chris Herrington 1 hour ago

Memphis Grizzlies ‘I feel for him’: Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts to Ja Morant trade possibility

Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: It’s no secret how the Grizzlies and Ja Morant got to this point

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Premium Memphis Grizzlies Coward can’t reverse late collapse as Grizzlies lose 16th straight to Thunder

$15 Deal: Good Fortune Co.'s roasted pork rice bowl

Here’s a rice bowl that’s cute, colorful and delicious.

By Erica Horton January 08, 2026

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