Wilson, Moses push mayoral campaigns at May Day rally
Two contenders for Memphis mayor called for change in the city's leadership during a lunch hour rally outside City Hall that featured competition from a rain storm and an active shooter scare.
Legislature passes governor’s voucher bill amid dollars dispute
NASHVILLE – The Legislature adopted Gov. Bill Lee’s voucher legislation to use public dollars to send children to private schools in a hotly-contested compromise report despite doubts raised about its long-term financial implications.
European coach, former NBA player Sarunas Jasikevicius a reported Grizzlies coaching target
European coaching star and former NBA player Sarunas Jasikevicius has been identified as a Grizzlies head coaching candidate.
EDGE approves ICED loans for Soulsville burger joint, Whitehaven hair salon
The finance committee of the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE) approved two forgivable loans for small businesses Wednesday.
Wide receiver Traveon Samuel transferring to Memphis
Memphis continues to add to its wide receivers group, this time with transfer Traveon Samuel.
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Metro
Martin: Haggerty’s potential exit? An existential threat for the Tigers
PJ Haggerty’s entry into the NCAA transfer portal isn’t just about this new era of college athletics, which like most things in our society has gone through seismic changes. It’s about what Haggerty’s potential decision to leave suggests about Memphis basketball’s place in it.
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Business
Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
The company expects to invest nearly $21 million in the project with more than $3.1 million for renovations and site improvements and $18 million in equipment and personal property.
Business CEO of Memphis-based paper company retires
Real Estate Mud Island project receives funding
Financial Services First Horizon reports strong first quarter performance
Sports
Martin: Haggerty’s potential exit? An existential threat for the Tigers
PJ Haggerty’s entry into the NCAA transfer portal isn’t just about this new era of college athletics, which like most things in our society has gone through seismic changes. It’s about what Haggerty’s potential decision to leave suggests about Memphis basketball’s place in it.
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Food
Millington bar gets friendly fresh start from Midtown owner
Louis Connelly, owner of Louis Connelly’s Bar for Fun Times and Friendship, officially took over Kickstart in March.“We’d love to keep growing, buying more neighborhood bars like this that have character and history,” he said.
Suburbs
Bailey: Candidates for public office need to answer questions
“If you don’t call us back when we reach out for an interview, you can’t say that we didn’t present your side of a story on campaigns.”
Arts & Culture
Gallery: NLE Choppa reads his new book to Porter-Leath students
Potts has 13 platinum singles and one platinum album.
Opinion
Memphians should absolutely pull for the Grizzlies to win Friday. Right?!?
Memphis NBA fans are facing an unprecedented dilemma Friday: Is it better if the Grizzlies win or lose? Herrington: Grizzlies have at least one game left, but may have already taken the lossRelated content:
Podcasts
The expanded Sultana Disaster Museum moves closer to reality
The museum, which is run by the Sultana Historical Preservation Society, has raised $10 million so far as it moves toward a full opening on the 161st anniversary of the disaster next April.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: April 18
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