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.
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Work for families and become part of one
Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
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
Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: County director goes back to jail; Bartlett’s picky on grocers
Education MSCS student numbers drop at start of school year
Education XAI wants to fix some Memphis schools. But these students say that help comes with a cost.
Business
Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time.
Health Care With $12M grant, UTHSC to become Center of Excellence for rural health care
Premium Real Estate Inked: A Whitehaven tech company expands its headquarters, Southwind to see more apartments
Premium Business Cracker Barrel scraps logo change after backlash
Sports
A broken neck didn’t keep this Tiger from the Super Bowl — or from helping kids
Former Carolina Panther and current Memphis Tigers defensive back coach Reggie Howard broke his neck in his final game as a Memphis player. He still managed to spend seven years in the NFL.
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Top four spots unchanged by plenty of shuffling below
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball New season, new team: How good will the 2025-26 Memphis Tigers be?
High School Sports Prep volleyball 2025: Several talented Memphis-area squads poised for run at state tournament
Food
After 40 years, beer rules are changing in Collierville
Updated laws change where alcohol can be sold and how many liquor stores are allowed in Collierville, but some business owners had concerns.
Suburbs
Mid-South Fair announces entertainment lineup for 2025
The Mid-South Fair’s entertainment lineup for next month’s event includes a variety of artists, featuring a range of genres.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Symphony Chorus holds auditions for professional amateurs
The Memphis Symphony Chorus is about to hold auditions for its upcoming season, continuing a 60-year tradition of high-level choral arrangements with no financial incentive.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza’s Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.
A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Inside the acquittal of an accused murder mastermind
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and criminal justice reporter Aarron Fleming talk about why prosecutors’ arguments might have fallen short in the latest Young Dolph murder trial.