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
NBA commissioner says Grizzlies owner has ‘no interest’ in moving team
The comment follows criticisms about Memphis from high profile players, mainly LeBron James and Draymond Green, who complained about the local hotels and suggested the team should be moved to Nashville.
Breaking News Education MSCS takeover earns first of two votes needed to become law
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City of Memphis Memphis gets another $50M for Downtown Memphis safety
State Government Tennessee bill allows anonymous applicants for director-level jobs
Business
Mid-South public universities join forces for AI research
The universities of Memphis, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee Health Science Center will focus on five areas of research and development.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Rhodes College, Jones Aur
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Sports
NBA commissioner says Grizzlies owner has ‘no interest’ in moving team
The comment follows criticisms about Memphis from high profile players, mainly LeBron James and Draymond Green, who complained about the local hotels and suggested the team should be moved to Nashville.
Memphis Tigers Basketball The AM/DM podcast: Bringing local players back to U of M basketball
High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Collierville baseball holds off Houston for No. 1 seed in the district
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Food
What to order: Kuya’s brunch silog plate
Since opening in March, Kuya has cemented itself as a Downtown destination for late nights and Filipino comfort food. But on Sunday, April 19, the restaurant held its first brunch service.
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Suburbs
DeSoto County district attorney reflects on time in office, outlines plan to speed up court cases
Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he is making strides in cutting crime, and intends to continue to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.
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Arts & Culture
Nominees announced for Orpheum’s 17th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards
The ceremony will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre.
Performing Arts How a Memphis comedy festival is cracking jokes and fighting for respect
Opinion
Opinion: Society’s health is gauged by how it treats the most vulnerable
A society that neglects its elders and its youngest children, a community that abandons the elderly or allows children to go hungry and unprotected, lessens the sacred potential of every community.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Bringing local players back to U of M basketball
Three local high school seniors have committed to the Tigers, two from the same high school.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty
Games
Sudoku: April 21
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