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
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 Metro Political Roundup: ‘Move 201 Poplar’ and then ‘put a major hotel there’
Premium Public Safety Four of 5 suspects named in latest MPD operation are not in jail
City of Memphis Memphis in May’s Great American River Run goes virtual
Business
Making Memphis healthier one neighborhood at a time
Since ShelbyCares opened its first neighborhood health hub, Penny Ward has dropped about 100 pounds, stopped taking two medications and seen her blood pressure and blood sugar numbers drop to their lowest in decades.
Health Care Le Bonheur revs up new high-tech ambulances
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish child will swim with ‘piggies and sharkies’
Premium Food News Food Files: Cousins Maine Lobster, The Juice Joint return next weekend
Sports
Spring Fling: Memphis’ state champions
A list of Memphis-area teams and individuals that won state titles in the spring sports during the TSSAA’s Spring Fling.
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: Lakeland Prep wins historic baseball title
Premium Spirit of Memphis Rain delay impacts Showboats crowd, but Yacht Club stays faithful
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis pounds Jumbo Shrimp, 7-1
Food
Sound Bites: Chef Kelly English talks po’boys, Kroger, Memphis
Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield on this week’s Sound Bites to talk about the Second Line’s renovations, their Hawaiian pop-up and a surprise celebrity visit to Restaurant Iris.
Suburbs
Spring Fling: Lakeland Prep wins historic baseball title
Olivier Grandchamp tosses a complete game as the Lakeland Lions complete an improbable run to their first championship.
Arts & Culture
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.
Opinion
Greenstein: Memorial Day is more than a vacation day
“All Americans owe the families of the servicemen and women who died serving our country more than lip service in gratitude, appreciation and reverence.”
Podcasts
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.