FedEx halting ground deliveries in U.S. for Amazon
FedEx said Wednesday it will stop delivering Amazon packages via FedEx Ground in the U.S. The Memphis-based carrier previously stopped carrying Amazon packages in its U.S. air network June 30.
Wade: Penny and Tigers start season in Paradise, might end it there, too
County Commission ordinance omits SCS from $15-an-hour pay
Shelby County Schools is not included in a proposed county ordinance to pay workers $15 an hour.
State Rep. Lamar calls out Trump over mass shootings
With Democrats from across the nation calling for stricter gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings, state Rep. London Lamar said President Donald Trump planted the seeds for the deadly incidents by fomenting hatred.
Grizz open preseason schedule with trio of home games
The Grizzlies announced a five-game preseason schedule starting with a trio of home games.
UPS mum on Memphis expansion cited in zoning case
A street-closing application to the Office of Planning and Development cites plans for a UPS expansion at Memphis International Airport.
Metro
The Early Word: University hotel closes, and fire follows Clayborn leader
City Council wants to slash MATA funding, Riverside Drive is going on a diet and we’ve got the tea, er, juice on a new shop at Crosstown.
Premium Education Shaping Frayser’s future: Libertas breaks ground on middle school campus
City of Memphis DOJ dropping MPD investigation ‘does not change anything,’ mayor says
Public Safety ‘Precision policing’ effort results in arrest of 50 gang members
Business
EDGE allocates $200K for South Memphis
The Memphis and Shelby County Economic Development Growth Engine committed the money to build an economic development plan for South Memphis neighborhoods.
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant offering Memphis to Knoxville nonstop flights
Health Care County closes on last land needed for new Regional One Health hospital
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx chooses insider to lead Freight spinoff
Sports
Spring Fling: Dominating Collierville repeats as AAA girls champion
The Dragons are the first team to go back-to-back in the largest public-school classification since Whitehaven in 2016 and 2017.
High School Sports Spring Fling: Thursday’s best; Friday’s schedule
Premium Germantown Buckley: The night Redbirds manager Ben Johnson answered a special call
Premium High School Sports Spring Fling: St. Benedict falls in D2-AA softball final
Food
What to Order: Fawn’s braised short rib is a tender bite of heaven
The smoky, salty octopus pepperonata was a close second.
Suburbs
Spring Fling: Dominating Collierville repeats as AAA girls champion
The Dragons are the first team to go back-to-back in the largest public-school classification since Whitehaven in 2016 and 2017.
Arts & Culture
SunAh Laybourn on Asian American culture and history in Memphis
SunAh Laybourn’s desire to highlight the culture and history of Asian Americans in Memphis has brought, in part, the extensive range of local events happening during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Opinion
Opinion: On xAI, ‘Memphians deserve honesty’
“Air pollution doesn’t know borders. It doesn’t stop at the state line. Running dozens of polluting turbines at this location would threaten air quality for families in South Memphis as well as those in Southaven.”
Podcasts
SunAh Laybourn on Asian American culture and history in Memphis
SunAh Laybourn’s desire to highlight the culture and history of Asian Americans in Memphis has brought, in part, the extensive range of local events happening during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Games
Word Search: Memphis movies this week
Can you solve this week’s word search?