Special report: Union Men
An inside look at the deal to reshape Downtown Memphis
In Part One of our two-part series: How developers lassoed huge public incentives and millions of out-of-state dollars to redo the face of Downtown.
Union Row 101
The Three 'R's of Union Row: In an extra to our Special Report, learn the reading, 'riting and 'rithmatic behind Memphis' largest mixed-use development.
Memphis Food & Wine Fest back with big outdoor event
Memphis Food & Wine Festival brings top-notch local and national talent together for a big party with creative food and excellent wine.
Sawyer: ‘It’s not about getting the campaign back on track’
Mayoral contender Tami Sawyer says her priority is healing the pain caused by old tweets. On Monday, two LGBTQ organizations issued statements that focused on a 2014 tweet by Sawyer about outing a gay teacher at St. Mary’s Episcopal School.
AutoZone Park gets new playing surface
AutoZone Park has a new Bermuda hybrid playing surface in time for the Triple-A National Championship Game and the end of the Memphis 901 FC season.
John ‘Pop’ Williams out remainder of 2019 season
Wide receiver John “Pop” Williams will be out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
Metro
New pavilions, upgrades coming to Memphis parks, safety concerns linger
The Memphis City Council Parks and Environmental Committee voted on fresh amenities, renovated swimming facilities and expanded summer programs for local parks, and discussed plans for further safety measures.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish golf tournament tees off its 16th year with new name
Premium Spirit of Memphis Past struggles and a near-death experience led Curtis Hines to co-found a nonprofit for South Memphis men
Premium Education Memphis students adapt to changing college-admissions process
Metro A lifelong farmer, Jon McCalla was also a stern jurist who expected the best of everyone — including himself
Business
Make-A-Wish golf tournament tees off its 16th year with new name
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council has renamed its annual tournament.
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Health Care Two Memphis hospitals get poor rating from federal government
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Bain Barbecue to open Germantown location a little early
Health Care Gaining by reducing: St. Jude receives $1 million for energy-saving projects
Sports
ECS girls lacrosse wins Division 2-A state title
The Eagles defeated University School of Nashville Saturday at Ravenwood High in Brentwood.
Premium Sports Basketball world is ‘smiling on Memphis’ because of Nike’s EYBL
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Remembering Brandon Clarke; NBA Combine notes
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis basketball roster is mostly complete. What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s ugly.
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Sellout crowd watches Memphis win over Jacksonville
Food
Memphis in May: Contestants’ stomachs grumble from the Rib Rumble
For Dude Wipe’s rib-eating contest, four contestants were lined up in front of tin dishes filled with 5 pounds of ribs and an extra pour of Cattleman’s BBQ Sauce.
Arts & Culture Memphis in May: Scenes from Ms. Piggie Idol
Suburbs
Mississippi state rep. arrested in Hernando
A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Ira Sachs film to premiere at Cannes; Earth, Wind & Fire doc to open Tribeca
Plus, Mississippi-native KIRBY sings the new “Spider-Noir” TV series’ theme song.
Arts & Culture Memphis in May: Scenes from Ms. Piggie Idol
Opinion
Opinion: With redistricting, ‘Memphis is defined by the people who stay and fight for it’
“Memphis has never been defined by the people who pass through it or pass judgment on it.”
Premium Opinion Opinion: When government leader sling around terms like pharisee, it feeds antisemitism
Podcasts
The fast track to the August state and federal primary elections
The quick shift from the May elections to the August elections is the main topic of discussion on this week’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Remembering Brandon Clarke; NBA Combine notes
Games
Sudoku: May 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.