Coalition hosts second cleanup event to rehab Mid-South Coliseum
Grassroots organization Coliseum Coalition wants to invite the public in to see the condition of the Mid-South Coliseum. But first, they've got to clean it up.
Memphis City Council candidates make their cases to constituents
Five contenders for District 7 pitch their qualifications as they attempt to unseat incumbent Berlin Boyd in the October election.
St. Jude puts pediatric cancer genomes in the cloud for all
Researchers around the globe are tapping into St. Jude Cloud, a repository of the millions of molecular structures that make up the hospital's patients.
W.C. Handy House museum reopens after 6-month standoff
The shotgun house at Beale and Fourth has a new commitment by the city to promote W.C. Handy's music more than a century after he puts the blues on sheet music and spread the music form around the world.
Don’t bank on sports betting law: It awaits state rules, appointments
The Lottery Corporation has no timeline for setting rules and structure, and the new gaming advisory council awaits five of nine appointments to get started.
Hundreds honor shrinking group of WW II veterans
As the Battle of the Bulge 75th anniversary approaches, a Memphis veteran recalls the ingenious technique soldiers used to keep their socks dry in the snow and ice.
Metro
The Early Word: Memphis drivers are too fast, and a Tiger hooper comes home
Grizzlies center Zach Edey is having ankle surgery, the Memphis IKEA is downsizing its staff and we know where you can cool off this summer.
Premium Public Safety Shifting gang alliances make policing more difficult
Premium Public Safety Anatomy of a gang murdering one of its own
Premium Public Safety The changing political backdrop for the Ghost Mob case
Business
This women-owned firm has grown from Memphis to 19 states
Founded in 1999, Consilience Group has expanded its presence through word of mouth, referrals and recognition for its work.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Le Bonheur doc retires from Heart Institute he built
Premium Music Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale
Health Care From the bottom to the top: Clinic continues to add wellness treatments
Sports
Former Tiger Kobee Minor celebrates Mr. Irrelevant Week this month
Kobee Minor became the first Memphis Tigers taken in the NFL Draft since 2022, when the New England Patriots selected him with the final overall pick. Soon, as tradition has it, he’ll be feted as Mr. Irrelevant.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball New Tiger Curtis Givens III has found his way ‘back home’
Sports Arkansas wins Super Regional, eliminating defending champ Vols 11-4
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series finale to Indianapolis for series split
Food
What to order: At Aldo’s Pizza Pies, it’s a panini
A basil-pesto aioli is liberally applied to both sides of sliced ciabatta, and then the kitchen adds juicy grilled chicken breast, spinach, Aldo’s four cheese blend and pickled red onions.
Suburbs
Lakeland doesn’t raise property tax rate
Lakeland has passed the final reading on its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, maintaining the certified property tax rate set after reappraisal, unlike other local suburbs.
Arts & Culture
The art of connection: Memphis artist crafts community one collage at a time
Through a podcast, artist gatherings, guided walks through Overton Park and his popular collage parties, visual artist and musician Zack Orsborn has found people who are, like, really creative.
Opinion
Morris: Be a friend
“We often say loneliness is a public health crisis, and it is. I see it daily. People come to Church Health for physical ailments, but many times what they are really suffering from is isolation.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meeting Huey’s onion ring specialist
Edible Memphis editor Stacey Greenberg comes back to “Sound Bites” to talk about her food tour of Mexico City and old-school, longtime Memphis restaurants.
Games
Jigsaw: When worlds collage
This week’s puzzle features a photo from Like Really Creative’s monthly collage parties.