FedEx ramps up hub modernization project to $1.55 billion
FedEx is increasing its financial commitment to modernization and expansion of the FedEx Express Memphis world hub, which will total $1.55 billion over six years.
Strong to challenge Cohen in 2020 Democratic Congressional primary
Former Shelby County Democratic Party chairman Corey Strong will challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the August 2020 Democratic Congressional primary.
Germantown panel sets rules for two neighborhood parks
Germantown Parks Commission is looking at rules for two neighborhood parks adjacent to schools. The commission says the intent is to ensure safety for all park visitors.
Years after tragedy, ‘survivor’ Pop Williams doing whatever it takes for Memphis
After hurricanes and his brother's death, playmaker John 'Pop' Williams is set for a big year with Memphis.
Calkins: Brady White is at home and at ease
As he prepares for his second season in Memphis, Brady White is more comfortable than ever.
New Eats: Ong Cau Café
Ong Cau Cafe delivers on the authentic Vietnamese in a Cordova strip mall.
Metro
Greater Memphis Chamber CEO placed on leave, reasons unclear
According to several high-level sources, Ted Townsend has been placed on leave by the Greater Memphis Chamber, but it is unclear why.
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Public Safety 2 more mass shooting victims file $15M suits against Youth Villages
Premium Spirit of Memphis Houston, we have a Hernando native: Matthew Ramsey is NASA’s Artemis II mission manager
Business
FedEx pilots reach tentative agreement with company
FedEx and more than 5,000 of its pilots reached a tentative agreement after years of debating pay levels and other benefits.
Business XAI Mississippi air permit appealed by SELC
Business Elon Musk gives timeline on water recycling plant
Premium Business Greater Memphis Chamber CEO placed on leave, reasons unclear
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Sports
Grizzlies lose at Utah, help lottery odds
The Grizzlies lost to the Utah Jazz on Friday. A Memphis loss at Houston on Sunday would ensure at least a 34.5% chance at securing a top-four pick in the NBA Draft Lottery.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Jazz 147, Grizzlies 101
High School Sports Daily Memphian girls basketball awards: Hutchison senior is our top player
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How Mike Montgomery impacts the rest of the Tigers’ linebacker room
High School Sports Gold medal winner headlines Houston Track Classic
Food
Dutch Bros one step closer to coming to Lakeland
Dutch Bros Coffee is joining several other coffee outlets along U.S. 64 in Lakeland, while the business is also spreading into Bartlett.
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Suburbs
Dutch Bros one step closer to coming to Lakeland
Dutch Bros Coffee is joining several other coffee outlets along U.S. 64 in Lakeland, while the business is also spreading into Bartlett.
North Mississippi Tanger Outlets launches sneaker-recycling program for Earth Day
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Nashville-based artist plays tribute to his Memphis hometown
Elvis, Jerry Lawler and the Beale Street Flippers: Find the nooks and crannies of Memphis culture in this “Where’s Waldo”-inspired piece.
Music Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup
Opinion
Calkins: Time to hold Musk and xAI to ‘the one promise they’ve made.’
“Will Elon Musk follow through on his promise to build a water-recycling facility? It’s up to Memphians to make sure he does.”Related content:
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Counter culture takes center stage
If you notice a bunch of heavily inked tattoo artist types in town this weekend, there’s a reason.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: The Whalum family legacy lives on
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Houdini
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Harry Houdini’s star of fame outside the Orpheum Theatre and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.