Analysis: Where Memphis basketball stands for each Peach Jam target
It's still early in the recruiting process for most of the Tigers 2020 priorities.
Patterson Warehouses expansion pits Memphis against North Mississippi
Patterson Warehouses Inc. is planning a $30.2 million expansion. To ensure the project stays in Shelby County, EDGE is recommending a six-year tax abatement.
Tax breaks sought for two U of M-area apartment developments
A Florida developer seeks tax incentives to build two student housing developments totaling 50 units near the University of Memphis.
Literature-themed eatery planned for Madison Avenue
Cafe Lit, a literature-themed, multistory supper club with live entertainment, could bring more nightlife to Madison Avenue.
Lakeland expects USDA to commit to school funding by August
Lakeland officials are hoping to have a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by early August on a development loan to fund construction of a proposed high school.
Immigration protest comes against backdrop of possible weekend ICE roundups
A Downtown protest Friday evening drew a group of about 100 people. It comes days after the release of journalist Manuel Duran, arrested in Memphis more than a year ago and turned over to federal immigration authorities.
Metro
County Commission postpones MSCS board changes vote
While some commissioners said the resolution the could end terms early for some MSCS board members is “unfair” and that there were “pure hypocrites in this room,” unhappy community members said, “It’s time for change.”
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Business
Memphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
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Sports
Penny Hardaway to play in Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament
Former Tigers Penny Hardaway, Isaac Bruce and Jerome Woods are a few of the celebrities who will compete in the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament on Aug. 7 at Spring Creek Ranch.
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Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
Ear-resistable: Rowan to open first Tennessee store in Germantown
An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: GloRilla takes charge, with a festival of her own making
Memphian Gloria Woods’ “Glo Bash” is set for Friday, July 25, at FedExForum. The event lets the three-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist set her own agenda.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.