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
This Week in Memphis: MSCS board election vote, back-to-school parties
Also happening this week: Memphis Tigers start football camp, and Memphis City Council members want to hear your blight concerns.
Shelby County County Commission to vote on putting all school board seats on 2026 ballot
Premium Metro Epstein files fight draws a Tennessee politico into the ring, while another stays on the ropes
Arts & Culture Footwear fans tread in, with bulging wallets and dreams of lacing up the latest kicks
Business
From Como with crunch: Pecan brand is rooted in family
“My dad bought the orchard in 1995, but the trees themselves were planted around 1887,” said the owner of the new Como Pecan Co.
Premium Real Estate It’s a buyer’s market for residential real estate
Premium Business XAI could tackle some MSCS building upgrades
Premium Real Estate Canadian company buys former Kellogg facility
Sports
Hospitalized Bolton football player dies
Henderson had been at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital since collapsing at practice three weeks ago.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Gwinnett ends Memphis’ four-game winning streak
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis wins in walk-off fashion with two runs in bottom of the ninth
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: The Memphis-UTSA mess is a shame. But there’s a bigger shame.
Food
From Como with crunch: Pecan brand is rooted in family
“My dad bought the orchard in 1995, but the trees themselves were planted around 1887,” said the owner of the new Como Pecan Co.
Suburbs
Great Oaks to plant new church in Arlington
The church hopes to be able to break ground sometime next year.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Fantastic Four’ arrives, ‘Eddington’ remains
This latest Marvel Comics movie finally opens this weekend and marks the third attempt in the past 20 years to launch Marvel’s foundational comic-book hero team on the big screen.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis’ summer search
Columnist Chris Herrington and Grizzlies beat reporter Drew Hill discuss summer league and players who could be competing for two-way contracts.