Memphis’ Darrell Henderson picked by Rams in third round

<strong>University of Memphis running back Darrell Henderson (8) breaks a tackle on a run as the Tigers play UCF at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Oct. 13, 2018. The Los Angeles Rams selected Henderson with the No. 70 pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)

The Los Angeles Rams selected Memphis running back Darrell Henderson with the No. 70 pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.

By Jonah Jordan April 28, 2019

City of Memphis

Senate diverts $2.5M from Memphis riverfront grant to Germantown amphitheater

The state Senate has pulled $2.5 million from Gov. Bill Lee’s planned $10 million Memphis riverfront redevelopment grant, with plans to redirect the money to a Germantown Performing Arts Center amphitheater.

By Sam Stockard April 26, 2019

Business

Court blocks foreclosure of Clark Tower

A New York court has temporarily blocked the foreclosure of the 34-story Clark Tower, ruling the borrower is current on its payments and has a good chance to win a larger legal dispute with the lender.

By Tom Bailey April 26, 2019

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Joris Ray wants to be Shelby County Schools superintendent; here’s what we know about him

Here's a look at what we know about interim Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray as board members prepare to consider dropping its search for a new superintendent and giving Ray the job outright.

By Laura Faith Kebede April 26, 2019

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Amazon Prime One-Day: Will it hurt or help FedEx?

Amazon says it will roll out one-day delivery as the standard for Amazon Prime customers over multiple quarters, and that it will need help from 'external transportation partners.'

By Wayne Risher April 26, 2019

Metro

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$2.3M building permit filed for FedEx hub expansion

By The Daily Memphian Staff April 26, 2019

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