Memphian Hotel in Overton Square gets a more timeless look
Developers have changed the architecture of what will be called the Memphian Hotel in Overton Square. The latest look appears more timeless, with fewer contrasting colors.
Judge says MLGW must pay fired worker who protested statue removal
A federal judge has ruled that Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division must rehire and give back pay to an employee it fired for protesting Confederate statues' removal.
Memphis basketball freshmen aim to be more than just talk
The Memphis Tigers basketball recruits understand the recognition they have received, but they also realize they must convert that to play on the court.
LeMoyne-Owen board votes to end Miller’s tenure as president
LeMoyne-Owen College's board of trustees has voted to release Andrea Lewis Miller as president at the close of her contract Sept. 1.
Railway manufacturer expands Memphis facility
After securing a PILOT earlier this year, Cleveland Track Material Inc. has completed a $6 million expansion of its Memphis manufacturing facility that will result in 51 new jobs.
Memphis police return to normal status after Frayser unrest
The Memphis Police Department has returned to normal alert status following last week’s protest unrest in Frayser.
Metro
The Early Word: Jes Shea loves her new skin, and PJ Haggerty has a new home
Burying power lines would cost billions, private-school vouchers are big in Memphis and a Midtown fan store is spinning its last rotation.
Premium Education Thousands applied for vouchers. What Memphis schools will accept them?
Spirit of Memphis Newly a Purple Heart City, Bartlett pauses to honor Memorial Day
Spirit of Memphis With his sense of fairness, Brother Terence integrated CBHS
Business
Midtown’s Fantastic Fans is closing, but the Fan Doctor will make house calls
“Once it passes into history,” said a fan, “we will have lost another unique part of what makes Midtown, Midtown.”
Premium Real Estate U of M ‘exploring options’ as it closes Holiday Inn for renovations
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish child will swim with ‘piggies and sharkies’
Premium City of Memphis Stuck in a dead-end job? Consider Tech901
Sports
Two Tigers look to national meet after winning AAC titles
Oagenga Mdlela and Sascha Salesius Schmidt placed first in the 2025 AAC track and field meet. Now, they have their eyes set on qualifying for the NCAA Championships.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: PJ Haggerty will regret leaving Penny Hardaway and Memphis
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers star PJ Haggerty commits to Kansas State
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Baker hits two home runs to help ’Birds defeat Durham
Food
What to Order: Cocozza’s pork Milanese is the star of the show
But start with the calamari and split the cannoli.
Suburbs
Olive Branch appoints ‘firefighter’s firefighter’ as new fire chief
Olive Branch has hired William D. Clark II, a firefighter with more than three decades of experience in Lewisburg and Memphis, as the city’s new fire chief.
Arts & Culture
Memphis art scene heats up with Southern summers, swamp studies
As temperatures rise, June comes with new art exhibitions across Memphis that explore the Ghost River, blend Southern culture with iconic Japanese imagery and highlight metal artistry.
Opinion
Martin: PJ Haggerty will regret leaving Penny Hardaway and Memphis
“When you boil it all down: Haggerty is leaving the team that he led to the NCAA Tournament as an All-American, to go to a team that didn’t make the tournament last year, and ultimately for less money than he would’ve made if he had just committed to Penny Hardaway for another season.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Which NBA Finals showdown would be most watchable?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which conference finals team most resembles the Memphis Grizzlies and which NBA Finals matchup would be most entertaining.