Raymond James Tower elevators getting ‘highest upgrade’
Landlord of Downtown's Raymond James Tower announced a $3 million upgrade to the elevators that have been an issue for the building's anchor tenant.
Road Recap: Turner has 2nd triple-double, Blazers beat Grizzlies 116-89
Lamar gets into race for Shelby County Democratic Party chair
The Democratic state Representative got into the race just before a Wednesday deadline for nominations as another contender dropped out and a contender who stayed in the race faces questions about a suspended law license. The party's grass roots council makes its decision Saturday.
Memphis-Cancun nonstop returns in May for summer vacation season
Vacation Express brings its Memphis-Cancun nonstop back for the 2019 summer vacation season starting in May. Flights leave Memphis International Airport on Saturday mornings and return on Friday nights.
E-commerce powers rising brand value for FedEx, UPS, study says
A consultant that places values on commercial brands picked four Memphis companies and nine in Tennessee for its ranking of 500 most valuable brands. FedEx was No. 34.
Daily Briefs
Metro
National Response Team heading to Clayborn Temple on Thursday
The Memphis Fire Department said it and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have been conducting “extensive off-site work, including detailed witness interviews and thorough video analysis.”
Public Safety MPD makes arrest in Memphis Allies shooting
Education County commissioners want school-buildings plan as MSCS seeks $35M
Public Safety DA’s office, MPD shut down site of year’s first homicide
Business
FedEx renews ties with Amazon after six-year split
It signs on to carry undisclosed volume of residential delivery, in multi-year contract.
Premium Real Estate Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis swept in doubleheader by Nashville to begin series
Redbirds manager Ben Johnson is currently three wins from becoming the all-time winningest manager in Memphis Redbirds history.
High School Sports Wednesday prep report: Late goal gives Houston region soccer title
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
Food
Memphis in May barbecue contest starts smoking at Liberty Park
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest got under way Wednesday afternoon, beginning four days celebrating everything barbecue at the Midtown park.
Suburbs
Collierville rezones ‘Mount Trashmore’
The former Shelton Road landfill is a popular sledding destination when it snows, but its future is uncertain.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ is a stirring surprise
Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”
Opinion
Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
“John Calipari is game to return to Memphis this fall to play an exhibition game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? That sounds like an fine idea. It’s just time.” Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in MemphisRelated content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Herrington’s multipart column ranking the most valuable players on the Memphis roster.
Games
Word Flower: May 13
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.