Nashville’s hip-hop-inspired Slim & Husky’s pizza appears headed for Memphis
A building permit application indicates three Tennessee State grads plan to bring one of their gourmet pizza restaurants to the Edge District in Memphis.
Gov. Bill Lee prepared to call special session if Casada doesn’t resign
Gov. Bill Lee says the House Republican Caucus' no-confidence vote in House Speaker Glen Casada sends a "clear message" and he's ready to call a special session if Casada doesn't resign.
Extensive renovations planned at Theatre Memphis
As it approaches its 100th anniversary, Theatre Memphis' facility on Perkins Extended will be getting upgraded.
The greatest recruiting week in Memphis history – in tweets!
Looking back at the greatest recruiting week in Memphis through tweets.
Opening day of filing period brings out 34 city office-seekers
Monday was the first day for contenders on the October ballot to pull qualifying petitions, and 34 hopefuls began gathering signatures on opening day. They have until July 18 to get on the ballot, led by what promises to be a spirited race for Memphis mayor.
Grizzlies Notebook: Another coaching candidate, Ja Morant speaks and more
A new Grizzlies coaching candidate emerges, presumptive top pick Ja Morant speaks, and a former Grizzlies player had a very bad weekend.
Metro
AI-powered cameras are monitoring Downtown
Downtown Memphis’ 63 artificial-intelligence-powered traffic cameras monitor activity down to the types of vehicles that pass through its streets daily and how fast they are going. The city plans to add about 200 additional cameras.
Public Safety Two dead after shooting in South Memphis
Premium City of Memphis Professor says xAI turbines don’t affect air quality if company’s claims are true
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office pegs ‘worst case’ cost of new jail
Business
Colossus: Can Memphis stop Elon Musk?
To many, xAI is just another chapter in what residents said they think is a legacy of industrial racism and pollution. The debate centers on one central question: Is Colossus worth the cost?
Health Care Le Bonheur hires its first chief of child psychology, behavioral health
Business Bush Sr.'s granddaughter speaks to Memphis women’s foundation
Premium Food News Food Files: 711 Social to open in former DeeO’s; new owners for Ryu Sushi
Sports
Calkins: Ja went high and they went low. That’s how a magnificent night fell apart.
It was going to be a magnificent night for Memphis. Then Ja Morant and the Grizzlies crashed to the earth.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Worst playoff loss in Grizzlies history? No. Then again …
Premium Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies were on their way to joy. Then Morant hit the floor.
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls basketball awards: Hernando, Houston, Memphis Business honored
Food
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.
Suburbs
Arlington superintendent lands new four-year contract
After settling the district after the death of former Arlington Schools superintendent Jeff Mayo, Allison Clark has been rewarded with a four-year contract.
Arts & Culture
Day-by-day guide to Riverbeat
Don’t know every band on the Riverbeat lineup? Daily Memphian staffers did the cold hard research into each artist performing at the Downtown Memphis music festival.
Opinion
Opinion: Remembering Holocaust is act of resistance
“On Wednesday, 600-plus members of our Memphis Jewish community gathered for our 63rd annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration, a solemn and vital moment for remembrance and reflection.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.