Collierville Schools names new superintendent
Collierville goes to the other side of the state for the suburb's new school superintendent and selects Gary Lilly, the director of Bristol Tennessee City Schools, to replace John Aitken.
Council set to vote on compromised 4% raise for firefighters, police
A proposed 4% public safety raise goes to the full City Council Tuesday for a final vote as part of an amended budget with no property tax hike for the fiscal year that begins July 1. There could be more budget changes at the council session.
FedEx Ground will offer seven-day-a-week deliveries coming out of peak season
FedEx said Thursday its FedEx Ground unit will deliver seven days a week full-time starting next January. The company is also making moves to better handle oversized shipments by Ground.
Shelby County Schools seeks $71.5 million in county funding
Shelby County Schools is asking for an additional $35 million in capital funding, and $7.5 million in additional operating costs to include support for a reading program and more English as a second language teachers.
FedEx Logistics seeks design approval for Downtown HQ
The design of FedEx Logistics' plans to transform the vacant Gibson Guitar Factory into its new Downtown Memphis headquarters is up for review.
Calls and texts from ex-wife’s phone can be used in Lorenzen Wright murder trial
Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee told attorneys during a hearing Thursday that he would provide them with drafts of questionnaires that will be given to potential jurors in the Lorenzen Wright murder case.
Metro
MPD officer killed in off-duty crash
Memphis police officer Daniel Adams killed in single-vehicle accident, officials say
Premium City of Memphis Memphis’ National Civil Rights Museum celebrates joy this Juneteenth
Spirit of Memphis Membership has its privileges: Memphians launch card to promote local restaurants
Education MSCS, Shelby County file federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s takeover law
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Business
DeSoto County supervisors show no love for proposed truck stop
Amid outrage online, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning plans for a new convenient store but denied separate plans for a new Love’s Travel Stop.
Premium Real Estate Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
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Transportation & Logistics Current airport board takes care of business in what may be last meeting
Sports
Grizzlies’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercises player option
Grizzlies wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did the expected and exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
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Food
‘Just a friend helping a friend': Ragin’ Cajun reopens in Bartlett after closure
Monique Williams, owner of Biscuits & Jams, has stepped in as executive chef at a Cajun-style restaurant in Bartlett.
Spirit of Memphis Membership has its privileges: Memphians launch card to promote local restaurants
Suburbs
‘Just a friend helping a friend': Ragin’ Cajun reopens in Bartlett after closure
Monique Williams, owner of Biscuits & Jams, has stepped in as executive chef at a Cajun-style restaurant in Bartlett.
Premium Real Estate DeSoto County supervisors show no love for proposed truck stop
Arts & Culture
The Arts Beat: ‘Tarzan’ and a world premiere open in Memphis-area theaters
Disney’s “first prince” and a beloved American president are the focus of the two shows opening this weekend.
Music Memphis music producer Tay Keith has died at 29
Opinion
Bailey: Will buzz of drones fill Bartlett’s blue suburban skies?
Walmart may soon take to the skies over Bartlett and start a new drone delivery demonstration.
Premium City of Memphis Calkins: The new board managing Memphis schools opens for business — in Nashville.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington are joined by special guest Parker Fleming for a 32-selection mock NBA Draft with a focus on the Memphis Grizzlies’ three picks.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Beauty, Beast and a buffet
Today’s puzzle is from “The Cast Party,” a spread of home-cooked meals from the Friends of the Oprheum for the cast of “Beauty and the Beast.” It was taken by Brad Vest.