Calkins: It's Zion Williamson night for the Memphis Grizzlies! (Or possibly not)
The Grizzlies aren't having a draft lottery party this year. So on Zion Williamson Day, you're on your own.
A Memphis Music Road Map: The Early Years
This year is Memphis' bicentennial, but while there's been Memphis music as long as there's been a Memphis, you can't listen back 200 years. As a result, our three-part Memphis Music Road Map is a de facto centennial (and a little more) of sound. We tell a story of Memphis music's evolution one song at a time, from early blues and the Beale Street sound to the golden age of Sun and Stax and on to the contemporary styles of rock and rap. This first part follows the trail from W.C. Handy to the dawn of World War II.
Boogie Ellis becomes latest signee to join Tigers
For the third time in four days, a major recruit has committed to join the Tiger basketball team for next season – this time it's Boogie Ellis, who once signed with Duke.
French company Pandrol seeks PILOT to move North American HQ to Memphis
Railroad track products manufacturer Pandrol USA LP is seeking a PILOT to create 73 jobs, invest $9.3 million and establish its North American headquarters at 611 Winchester Road.
100 North Main owner sues Loews, former convention center hotel partner
One New York firm is suing another over the breakup of their joint venture to develop a second Memphis convention center hotel using local and state financial incentives.
Collierville property tax rate to remain same for 2019-20 budget
Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday.
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!
Conaway: Looking at Tom Lee Park
Nelson: 'Charged' author aims at Shelby County DA, and misses
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