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
County commissioners weigh election commission's request for new voting machines
Shelby County Commission Chairman Van Turner says he may propose a joint resolution with the election commission to seek further assurances before granting them funding for new voting machines.
Rash of opioid-related overdoses spurs offer of assistance
Report: Feds talked to legislators about Kelsey’s 2016 congressional finances
Towns, Democrats ask governor not to sign voucher bill – but it could be too late
Business
Knocking out Parkinson’s: Studies show throwing punches slows disease progression
Boxing classes across the Mid-South are slowing and even reversing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that results in the loss of hand-eye coordination, posture, reflexes and other motor skills.
Graceland Exhibition Center opens Saturday with exhibits on Ali, Earth and motorcycles
Friday could be Memphis airport's busiest day since 2013
River park building shows its mettle, allowed to stay
Sports
Covington baseball team wins Class AA state title with a Hollywood ending
Emotional home run from Kyle Ginn caps an emotional season for Covington High's baseball team.
Locals shine on final day of Spring Fling tennis
Potential investigation contributed to Bowen resignation, U of M official says
A Season of Life: Redbirds manager Ben Johnson here for more than baseball
Arts & Culture
Bartlett center announces 2019-20 season lineup
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center announces its 2019-20 season lineup of artists and theatrical productions.
Esteemed Swiss firm to design Brooks Museum
Reality show set at Memphis academy
Food
New Eats: Pimento’s burgers
Pimento's in East Memphis revamped its menu and added a selection of burgers that are well worth the visit.
Bar Talk: Amerigo
$10 Deal: Libro
Suburbs
Arlington High prepares for campus improvements
Two athletic projects are planned at Arlington High School as part of the recently approved five-year capital improvement blueprint for Arlington Community Schools.
Collierville aldermen to appoint new town prosecutor
Germantown decides to move cell tower farther from Dogwood Elementary
Neighborhoods
Riko's brings the heat to Madison Heights
On June 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Riko's Kickin Chicken will hold Hustle and Brunch, inviting customers to bring their business cards and network with entrepreneurs and business owners from Madison Heights and beyond while they dine.
Habitat for Humanity rewards nine families with keys to new homes
Bicentennial day marked on Mud Island and in Orange Mound
Podcasts
Politics Podcast: Voting machines, the county budget, and more
Shelby County Commission chairman Van Turner and commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. talk about money for voting machines and other issues in the county’s budget season.
On The Ground Podcast: MyCityRides talks scooters, transportation justice and $2 tanks of gas
Grizzlies Podcast: Listener mailbag on the draft, trades and more
Opinion
May Playlist: Happy birthday to us
It would be easier in Memphis than anywhere else on Earth to feature 200 songs in honor of our city's 200th anniversary, but this list wasn’t meant to be exhaustive – not even close!
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Nelson: 'Charged' author aims at Shelby County DA, and misses
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