Laird Veatch more than a ‘football guy’
Laird Veatch prepared to step in as University of Memphis’ new athletic director and ride the momentum that has been building in recent years.
Memphis River Parks Partnership cranks up grass-mowing frequency
The Memphis River Parks Partnership takes steps to increase the frequency of grass mowing in riverfront and Downtown parks under its jurisdiction.
Germantown votes for six-month apartment moratorium
Germantown is prohibiting construction of stand-alone apartments until at least Feb. 12, 2020. A resolution in support of the new moratorium passed Monday night.
Consumer’s Guide to the 2019-2020 Grizzlies home schedule
Ranking the potential entertainment value of every Grizzlies home game this season on a four-star scale.
Erling’s kitchen: He turns out fine food and chef/owners, too
In Erling Jensen’s kitchen, chefs learn the skills and gain the confidence to run their own restaurants.
Dunbar Elementary begins first day as iZone school
Students were welcomed back to Dunbar Elementary School by the principal, teachers and community groups. The school is now part of the Shelby County Schools Innovation Zone.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: A deja vu kind of weekend
If you missed last weekend’s record swap, Filipino Fest or the Drive-in Laser Light Show, you have another, or similar, chance this weekend.
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Premium City of Memphis Calkins: The road to Graceland is an international embarrassment. We drove it to find out why.
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Public Safety Man acquitted in killing of Young Dolph arrested again
Business
‘Positive momentum’ in area fuels North Mississippi industrial development
Hillwood Investment Properties has broken ground on a 1.15 million-square-foot building, the first speculative building in the area in three years, which is a positive signal for the local industrial market.
Business SpaceX adds more turbines as court fight continues
Premium Real Estate New York firm acquires former Memphis chemical manufacturer facility
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Sports
Daily Memphian postseason baseball: CBHS star named player of the year
Here are The Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards for the 2026 season, featuring our player of the year, pitcher of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams.
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City of Memphis Redbirds, City Council tangle over AutoZone Park plans
Sports Breaking down the teams playing at the College World Series, including Ole Miss
Sports ‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience
Food
Inspire Community Cafe closing this month
The Binghampton cafe that opened with a mission of helping the community is closing its doors after seven years.
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Suburbs
Bailey: Complaints about Germantown garbage rates? Not at the public hearing.
Opponents to a signficant increase in Germantown sanitation services take a silent approach to voicing their opinions this time.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: ‘Sweeney Todd’ unites Memphis opera and theater
“Somebody who is doing shows in Memphis might work at three, four, five different theaters, so the people get to know each other, and it does lead to a lot of collaboration,” said Ned Canty, general director at Opera Memphis.
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Opinion
Bailey: Complaints about Germantown garbage rates? Not at the public hearing.
Opponents to a signficant increase in Germantown sanitation services take a silent approach to voicing their opinions this time.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Call it what it is — a tax increase
Podcasts
Songwriters, music and beer flood South Main
Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, and organizers from both join Eric Barnes on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD
Games
Daily Jigsaw: DOWD Awards
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the DOWD awards honoring Memphis music professionals and was provided by WYXR.