‘Project Iris’ may bring lots of jobs to Frayser-Raleigh area
An unidentified distribution and warehouse operation wants to build a multimillion-square-foot center in the Frayser-Raleigh area.
Ole Miss Notebook: Rebels hope right tackle Givens can play
The Ole Miss Rebels hope senior right tackle Alex Givens can play Saturday at Memphis. Meanwhile, a group of running backs will rotate behind starter Scottie Phillips.
Le Bonheur, St. Jude, Old Dominick plan expansions
Three well-known Memphis institutions are seeking approval from the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment to expand their operations.
Parents, students seek SCS inquiry of Southwest Early College High School
Superintendent Joris Ray said what he heard about Southwest Early College High School gave him “grave concern,” but stopped short of saying the district would investigate.
Martavious Banks, man shot by police, pleads guilty to evading arrest
Martavious Banks, shot by a Memphis police officer in 2018, pleaded guilty to evading officers and possession of a gun. He was placed on probation for two years.
Memphis-area hotels post strong 2019 so far, but slower growth expected
The Memphis area hotel industry is making progress in absorbing a glut of new hotel rooms, particularly in the Downtown area, though the additional supply is affecting occupancy.
Metro
Everybody Speeds: Where HAL 9000 meets the Highway Patrol
The way to curb speeding at first glance might be to put more police officers on the street. But it’s not that simple.
Premium Public Safety Everybody Speeds: Memphis-area tickets are down, but traffic deaths are up
Premium Public Safety Nichols’ attorneys want stay lifted for former cops
Premium Behind The Headlines After building homeless shelter in North Memphis, nonprofit looks south
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
New Tiger Curtis Givens III has found his way ‘back home’
After spending three years away, LSU transfer and former MUS star point guard Curtis Givens III is making a homecoming with the Memphis Tigers.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Zach Edey suffers injury
Sports Former U of M tennis standout Salisbury is French Open runnerup
Sports Arkansas defeats UT in opening game of Super Regional
Food
Dine with Pride: Drag brunch celebrates parade’s Grand Marshals
Chef Eli Townsend said he always looks forward to the Grand Marshal brunch: “It’s the bittersweet closing of Pride Fest and our last opportunity to celebrate ourselves in this way until next year.”
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
Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help
“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”
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.