County Commission overrides Harris’ veto of U of M swim center funding
Harris vetoed the allocation at the urging of local labor unions and worker advocates, because more than 330 U of M employees make less than $15 an hour.
No tricks, but TPC Southwind should be a treat for elite WGC-FedEx St. Jude field
PGA pros like TPC Southwind, so there's no reason to change it a whole lot.
Calkins: Memphis deserves this week
It may not be the best sporting event in the 200-year history of Memphis, but the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational is the most deserved.
Memphis candidates’ finance reports: Big money to no money
The second quarter campaign finance reports show a big difference between Mayor Jim Strickland and his two closest challengers by the amount of money raised. But one of those challengers outspent him for the quarter.
Shelby County Schools to focus on empowering African-American males
Joris Ray, Shelby County Schools superintendent, says he wants to change the school district's approach to educating black male students, in order to "change the face of SCS and change the face of Shelby County and Memphis."
Big Brother wants you to visit home of blues, soul, rock ‘n’ roll
Ashley McHugh, Memphis Tourism’s first research director, said it’s “scary and fun” but not particularly creepy mining aggregated data on visitors to figure out where they come from and why.
Metro
The Early Word: Chemical plant to come down; Orpheum dishes out love
Olive Branch says no to a new data center, Memphis Made beers are here to stay and the Overton Park Shell turns 90.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Ardent Studios goes silent as lawsuits get ugly
City of Memphis Funding for Audubon Park splash pad, clubhouse moves forward
City of Memphis City of Memphis confident that SpaceX will finish water recycling plant
City of Memphis City Council questions need for AutoZone Park money
Business
Canada-based company buys former Fred’s HQ for $25 million
5C Data Centers bought the former Fred’s Inc. headquarters as part of its plan for a $152.1 million artificial intelligence data center.
Premium Real Estate Projects planned in Parkway Village, North Memphis, Cooper-Young and Covington Pike
Premium Real Estate Inked: Cordova Creek Apartments, Townsend Insurance and Memphis Goodwill
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Moves made in senior living, environmental consulting and financial management
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx pilots get pay hike and working condition changes
Sports
Hill: What might it cost the Grizzlies to trade up for a guard?
The Grizzlies have a history of moving up on draft night, but a strong talent pool and lottery rule changes make the trade market tricky.
Sports ‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience
Sports Tigers coaches wade into political waters
Sports AutoZone extends title-sponsorship agreement with the Liberty Bowl
High School Sports Southwind four-star prospect makes commitment decision
Food
New Eats: Rosie’s Tavern is a cool bar, but it’s also an excellent restaurant
The chefs describe the menu as a playful, elevated approach to classic American tavern fare.
Premium Arlington Dr. Bean’s Coffee opening new location in Arlington
Suburbs
DeSoto County residents sue SpaceX over noise
A class action lawsuit alleges that the noise from SpaceX’s natural gas plant has eroded quality of life, and that the company hasn’t taken steps to mitigate the noise.
Premium Lakeland ‘I think he does a wonderful job’: Lakeland superintendent earns top marks in evaluation
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Spielberg new and old with ‘Disclosure Day’ and ‘Close Encounters’
Aliens are on the big — and giant — screen in Memphis, and you can stream the portrait of the life of Memphian Maurice White. And somehow, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” brings it all full circle.
Premium Business Why is Hernando’s Hide-A-Way taking a stand against AI art? It comes down to soul.
Opinion
Opinion: The new Memphis zoning code could drive away the retailers we’re desperate to attract
“A zoning code that makes Memphis harder to understand, more expensive to develop and less compatible with national retail formats is not a neutral document. It is a competitive disadvantage.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: James Lawson and how ‘the Civil Rights Movement will have to become revolutionary’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD
During elementary school, James Jin’s teachers warned his parents that if he wasn’t placed in special education classes, he might not make it to high school.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions
Games
Sudoku: June 10
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?