Raleigh to get new farmers market and park
The site for a new Raleigh farmers market and community park is near the Raleigh Town Center development site.
Jerry Lawler files wrongful-death lawsuit in death of his son
Jerry Lawler files a wrongful-death lawsuit against Hardeman County in connection with the death of his son last year. Authorities say Brian Lawler died after he was found hanging in in his jail cell.
How should ‘Crosstown Mound’ be redeveloped?
Two options will be presented at a public meeting for developing a long-vacant, nine-acre mound created for a section of Interstate 40 that was never completed.
Former MLB closer Jason Motte new pitching coach at CBHS
Former MLB closer Jason Motte, most recently on the UofM baseball staff, will be sharing his knowledge of the game as pitching coach at Christian Brothers High School.
It’s official: The 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational will be June 29-July 5
Already looking forward to the second WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational? It'll be over the July 4 weekend.
Calkins: Koepka a fitting Memphis champion
Brooks Koepka's victory in the inaugural WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational was another St. Jude moment.
Metro
Two off-duty Memphis cops arrested for drag racing, department says
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper allegedly spotted Corvettes driving at a “high rate of speed” on Winchester Road at 2 a.m. Sunday.
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Business
Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Prolonged eye contact, flashy watches, late arrivals and long pauses: The shipping giant returns to humor in new brand campaign.
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Sports
American commissioner hopeful College GameDay can visit Memphis
“It would be terrific,” American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said of the possibility of College GameDay coming to Memphis. “I’m crossing every finger. I’m saying every prayer, hoping that (the Tigers and USF) continue to play well. And we’ll see where the chips fall.”
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Food
What to order: Sushi for breakfast at Kitchen Laurel
Hold the wasabi and ginger, because all the cake roll needs is warm syrup for dipping.
Suburbs
From ‘recreation desert’ to its golden era, Lakeland Parks is booming
A dog park, an accessible playground and beyond, Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman says the city’s latest project “will be the cherry on top.”
Arts & Culture
Memphis music ‘all-stars’ unite for a bash
“You’re just not going to see all of these artists together in this way any other time.”
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s happening this week
On this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Awards and the unofficial beginning of the Tigers basketball season.