New Playground of Dreams opens in Arlington
With an estimated cost of $400,000 and designed to last 30 years, Arlington’s new Playground of Dreams has opened at Hughes-College Hill Park near the historic Depot Square area of town.
Peach Jam: Top prospects say Memphis belongs with college basketball blue bloods
The nation's top college prospects believe Memphis belongs in the same discussion as the blue bloods of college basketball, especially Kentucky.
A super Saturday in the park
Mud Island River Park was a hive of activity Saturday, as community organization Neighborhood Heroes led Memphis kids in superhero-related activities meant to inspire mental and physical wellness, while the Downtown Memphis Commission threw a party to celebrate summer birthdays.
Group seeks pause in Tom Lee Park mediation, new public input
Business executives with ties to Memphis in May have formed Get Our Riverfront Right to push for reexamination of plans for Tom Lee Park.
Activists want community involved after public forum on MPD spy case
Community activists say they still feel they're being watched and harassed by law enforcement, while a monitoring team says it is trying to ensure Memphis police comply with court-ordered reforms.
After seven years, state’s Achievement School District struggles to show results
Political support for the Tennessee achievement district could be waning. After the district’s high profile leader Sharon Griffin left this month, some state lawmakers are calling for hearings on its future.
Metro
Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol’s immigration enforcement
A federal judge will not temporarily restrict how the Tennessee Highway Patrol works with federal immigration authorities, ruling the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition had not shown enough evidence to justify immediate court intervention.
Public Safety Shooter wounded by Task Force agent sentenced to 18 years in prison
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Elections Independent contenders make waves in race for governor
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Business
After nearly 200 years, First Pres seeks to sell historic Downtown property
The second oldest church in Memphis, First Presbyterian Church has been at the corner of Poplar Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard since 1832. After 194 years, its flock is searching for a new home.
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Sports
Grizzlies’ day of service becomes lesson in purpose
Olivier-Maxence Prosper said his parents taught him to give more than he receives. On Wednesday, he gave his time serving Memphis’ unhoused community.
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Food
Table Talk: Ronnie Grisanti’s rolls out an $11 bar menu
Ronnie Grisanti’s executive manager wants to bring people back into the restaurant instead of just watching the “food go out the door.”
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Suburbs
Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Art Museum commissions works for the roof down to the garage
On its grand opening day, the new Memphis Art Museum will have four site-specific installations.
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Opinion
Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’
“Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy
After Robert Hodges, aka Prince Mongo, died in August, many in Memphis celebrated the so-called alien from Zambodia. But others told stories of a dark side.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raising Tigers
Today’s puzzle features 13-month-old Ava Calahan at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Greg Campbell took the photo.