American Airlines adds seasonal nonstop flight to LAX for Christmas-New Year
American Airlines will add a seasonal nonstop between Memphis International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport from Dec. 18 through Jan. 7.
Frigid trailers provide relief for Tigers in sweltering August heat
With sweltering August temperatures beating down on the Memphis Tigers practice field, the program has found a way to provide quick relief for its players.
Special ground is broken for One Beale
A ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday morning celebrated the first, $150 million phases of One Beale. Work already has started to erect the Hyatt Centric hotel and Landing Residences at One Beale apartments.
Camper backs resolution against neo-Nazis, white nationalists
Nashville representative plans to renew push for resolution denouncing hate groups across Tennessee, saying the state has played too big a role in allowing them to grow.
Dispute between Lausanne, neighborhood could move from courtroom to City Hall
An ongoing dispute between Lausanne Collegiate School and its residential neighbors is headed to court but made a stop at the City Council along the way.
Amtrak’s back after months of track closures between Memphis, NOLA
Amtrak is offering a two-for-one fare sale between Memphis and New Orleans to mark the end of service disruptions that began in May.
Metro
Feagins made her case to be MSCS’ leader again. Here’s what she said.
Marie Feagins’ attorney argued the public termination meetings were just a “rubber stamp.” The school board’s attorney argued Feagins lacked evidence of direct knowledge of violations and instead relied on secondhand information.
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
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Update Business XAI’s second data center to come online within weeks
Business
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Premium Real Estate 113-year-old building at U of M slated for $25 million renovation
Update Business XAI’s second data center to come online within weeks
Sports
Redbirds Recap: ‘Birds drop opener to Stripers
Shortstop JJ Wetherholt hit his second Triple-A home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning and tie the game at one.
Update Sports Showboats sail away, per report
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis natives Fred Smith Jr., Cello Jackson set to visit Tigers, per report
Premium City of Memphis Deal to keep Grizzlies in Memphis won’t be done this summer, mayor says
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
Arts & Culture
City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Plus, the Memphis City Council also sent the first installment of capital funding to start the redevelopment of the old Southwest Twin drive-in.
Opinion
Calkins: Paul Sax is about to stop teaching tennis. But that’s not all we can learn.
After 42 years of teaching tennis, Paul Sax is retiring. But he still has lessons to teach us about a well-led life.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How the Old Daisy plays into a decades-long lawsuit
Who controls Beale Street? On The AM/DM podcast, Mary Cashiola talks to The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries about how that question could be answered, once and for all.