Amazon footprints elsewhere match that of ‘Project Iris’
Plans for three proposed fulfillment centers -- in Memphis, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and Prince George's County, Md. -- are strikingly similar. And Amazon has linked itself to the Maryland proposal.
Mike Norvell and Laird Veatch thankful for Highland Hundred “core” and new tradition
Coach Mike Norvell and Athletic Director Laird Veatch are appreciative of the Highland Hundred "core" who started a new tradition Friday night.
Food Fight: A fried chicken sandwich free-for-all
Who has the best fried chicken sandwich in Memphis? We ditched the drive-thru and looked local to find out.
Health Department reports record single-day number of suspected overdose deaths
On Aug. 25, five people in Shelby County died from a suspected drug overdose, the largest number of people to die since the health department began tracking opioid deaths in 2018.
Currie says seat switch in City Council races was ‘not done lightly’
City Council member Gerre Currie has had an unexpected path to the council starting with her appointment to the District 6 seat in January. On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, she discusses her decision to run for a full term in an open Super District seat instead of District 6.
Calkins: It’s the start of a new (cornhole) season!
Sure, it’s football season. That means it’s cornhole season, too. If you don’t think that’s a big deal, meet one of the best in the country, Memphis Tiger fan Phillip Barnett.
Metro
Tennessee’s felony law when local officials vote for ‘sanctuary’ policies is ruled unconstitutional
Earlier last year, the GOP-supermajority state Legislature and Republican Gov. Bill Lee approved legislation to aid the Trump administration with immigration enforcement.
Elections What should be done about 201 Poplar? Democratic county mayor candidates share their ideas.
Public Safety US attorney hires more — but says help still needed with Task Force caseload
Public Safety Man accused of killing Campbell Clinic doctor will face hearing
Metro Cohen, Kustoff, Hagerty, Blackburn react to Trump speech
Business
East Memphis momentum spawns new mixed-use development along South White Station Road
The $10 million development at 621 S. White Station will have 18,145 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 6,000 square feet of office space on the second floor.
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Premium Real Estate Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Yemeni coffee shop to open in Memphis, franchise to follow
Premium Real Estate New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
Sports
What to watch when Memphis visits East Carolina
Tied with Temple for eighth place in the American Conference with three regular-season games left, Memphis looks to take care of business against 11th-place East Carolina.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies snap losing streak with Dallas road rout
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: The Tigers are in a world of hurt. Is there a path out of the pit?
Premium Golf Memphis, FESJC are special to Joe Tomek. Which is why leaving is tough
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Who has the edge in NBA’s reverse standings race?
Food
On the rocks: State system delays leave DeSoto liquor stores running dry
Problems at the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control has led to delays in the delivery of spirits to DeSoto County businesses, bars and restaurants.
Food News Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space
Suburbs
Millington resident will repair sidewalk by mid-May
A Millington homeowner who was cited earlier this year for problems with a cracked sidewalk is working with the city to correct the problem before her home sale is complete in May.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett dirty-pop soda shop owners swinging for fences with new venture next door
Arts & Culture
Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians
A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.
Music Free jazz concerts return to Ben Hooks Library
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tulips and a steamy show
This weekend isn’t for wallflowers.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: In med school, students can do no harm to first patient
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 27
Ready for today’s sudokus?