Memphis Botanic Garden hosts Mother’s Day picnic
Memphis Botanic Garden hosted mothers and families for a picnic in the park on Mother's Day. The event changed its brunch-style event for the first time in more than 20 years.
Mission accomplished: LeMoyne-Owen student, 59, earns three degrees
After a 41-year journey to earn her college degree, 59-year-old Alison Turner has earned an associate degree and two bachelor’s degrees from LeMoyne-Owen College.
Mother’s Day marks 25 years of Methodist’s maternity services in Germantown
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare brought maternity services to Germantown 25 years ago this Mother's Day. In the years since, more than 88,000 babies have been delivered at Germantown Methodist Hospital.
Family of executed man seeks to have DNA in case tested
The daughter of Sedley Alley, the man convicted in the 1985 brutal murder and rape of Marine Lance Cpl. Suzanne Marie Collins in Millington, is seeking to have the DNA evidence in the case tested, some 13 years after her father was executed for the slaying.
Third Davos on the Delta in Memphis starts Monday
Agriculture industry powers and investors will converge on Memphis this week for the third annual Davos on the Delta.
Germantown leaders get early look at new Forest Hill Elementary School
Forest Hill Elementary is two months from completion. City and school system leaders toured it recently.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: ‘The Music Man,’ murder and a ‘Matrix’ actor
This weekend’s for the theater kids.
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Shelby County Ford sentencing delayed several times as County Commission seats turn over
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Business
Food Files: Maru Handroll going to next level
Plus, a coffee shop expands to seven days a week.
Business Opinion: Mayor Young — Data center investment requires new rules for growth
Premium Business City, Friends of the Library at standstill about who controls $800K
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: New Ballet Ensemble names artistic director
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Sports
Opening-round 65 is good for what ails Michael Thorbjornsen
Despite sinus issues, the Rocket Mortgage champion turns in a fine round to share the lead with four others, including Jordan Spieth, after the opening round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.Related Stories
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Food
Food Files: Maru Handroll going to next level
Plus, a coffee shop expands to seven days a week.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Panuzzo King’s pizza-inspired sandwiches
Suburbs
Food Files: Maru Handroll going to next level
Plus, a coffee shop expands to seven days a week.
Update North Mississippi Judge denies attempt to strike down DeSoto subdistrict — at least for now
Arts & Culture
The AM/DM podcast: ‘The Music Man,’ murder and a ‘Matrix’ actor
This weekend’s for the theater kids.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Longest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens to retire
Opinion
Opinion: Mayor Young — Data center investment requires new rules for growth
“The communities that succeed in this next economy will be the ones capable of supporting major investment while maintaining the trust of the people who call them home.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: At this week’s Memphis golf tournament, Bluey, anger, sadness — and some Charlie Brown philosophy to get you through.
Podcasts
Tim Disney on his new book, the global elite and Oliver & Company
Tim Disney, who’ll be at Novel on Aug. 29, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about his dark satire of a culture of lying, misinformation and the global elite — plus his life as the grandnephew of Walt Disney.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: What to expect at Memphis’ first Edgy Tomato Festival
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 14
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?