‘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
The AM/DM podcast: Librarians make a surprise visit to City Council
Last week, a group of the city’s librarians showed up at Memphis City Council, unannounced, to ask for a change to their employment.
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City of Memphis More than 40% of dogs entering Memphis Animal Services are put down. Adoption events try to reduce that number.
Business
Former ALSAC CEO Richard Shadyac Jr. launches new venture
Shadyac Strategies will help organizations with brand building, media strategy and crisis management as well as provide interim CEO services and speaking engagements.
Premium Business Coffee shop, Chipotle, Panda Express among new Bartlett restaurants in the works
Premium Transportation & Logistics MATA proposes hope for Downtown trolleys but says it needs more money to run them
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Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: The Ja & Jaren core, FedExForum food ideas
The final installment in a three-part Mid-Summer Grizzlies Mailbag.
Premium Sports Former Tiger to help host 1-on-1 tournament to find best hooper in 901
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis unranked in AP Top 25 Poll
Premium Golf Uncertainty surrounds FESJC retaining FedEx Cup Playoffs status
Food
What to order: Bar Hustle’s Detroit-style pizza has a secret
Go off menu, slightly, at Bar Hustle to get a pizza with red onions, fennel sausage and spicy honey.
Suburbs
Bringing down the house parties: Why communities struggle to tame the commotion
Music roars throughout the neighborhood. Partygoers do doughnuts in cul-de-sacs and park in yards. And when the party’s over, partygoers leave beer bottles, condoms and other debris — even car parts — scattered throughout the neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
Memphis-born Bobby Whitlock of Derek and the Dominos fame dies
Whitlock, who grew up in Millington and got his start at Stax Records, will forever be known as a member of Derek and the Dominoes.
Opinion
Conaway: This is who your city looks like. See her.
“Whether we thrive tomorrow, actually, whether we survive, depends more on what we feed Olivia today than most of us want to acknowledge.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Librarians make a surprise visit to City Council
Last week, a group of the city’s librarians showed up at Memphis City Council, unannounced, to ask for a change to their employment.