Bowen resigned after letter alleging questionable behavior
Former U of M Athletic Director Tom Bowen resigned April 20, four days after a letter to university President David Rudd questioning Bowen's actions on a road trip.
Bicentennial day marked on Mud Island and in Orange Mound
Local leaders cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new social media icon on Mud Island, and Orange Mound celebrated Memphis' bicentennial day by marking 100 years since it was annexed by the city.
Calkins: Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson together in the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
Larry Finch, Ronnie Robinson, Penny Hardaway, Tim McCarver, Claude Humphrey highlight the inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
New enterprise could awaken local food economy
The co-founders unveiled the well-funded 275 Food Project, a comprehensive “social enterprise” to boost the local-food economy in Memphis as well as access to local food and the jobs it creates.
Price of police and fire pay raises approved by council put at $5 million
The decision by the council to side with unions over the administration in impasse proceedings is hardly unprecedented. But finding the money in the budget sometimes takes the council and mayor around the impasse procedure.
Celebrate Memphis Picnic: Recipes, Round 4
Celebrate Memphis is Saturday, complete with the big picnic, live music, good food and the Mid-South's largest fireworks display to cap it off.
Metro
Despite community concern, xAI gets air-emissions permit
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Redbirds stir up controversy with ‘Big Beautiful Buffet’ post
“Gross, gross.” “It’s OK to make a mistake.” “Yikes!” Memphians react to a Redbirds ad for a Fourth of July celebration.
Shelby County Mayor appoints interim public health director
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Sports
Grizzlies release initial timeline for Jaren Jackson Jr. recovery
“Further updates will be provided as appropriate,” the team said.Related articles:
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Food
Celtic Crossing reopening after crash
“Structurally, things may be a little different,” said the owners, but the Cooper-Young pub is coming back with a specialty cocktail.
Suburbs
Maeve’s brings Irish fare to Collierville square
The new Maeve’s could have been a second Bog & Barley but the restaurant group decided to do something different.
Arts & Culture
Pro tips for pollinator gardens
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Opinion
Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis free agency fireworks
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ free agency agreements that were reported on Monday night.