Special Report: Union Men, Part 2
Success, failure and a trail of lawsuits mark developer’s past
In Part Two of our series: How the Great Recession nearly flattened J. Kevin Adams before he rebounded to assemble possibly his greatest project yet.
When developers seek incentives should officials check their backgrounds?
Extra to our Special Report: Unlike Memphis, some cities dig deep into the backgrounds of developers seeking public incentives.
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Prospero Health to set up operations in Memphis
Prospero Health plans to invest $1.5 million and hire 249 workers in Memphis, setting up operations in One Commerce Square Downtown.
Guardsmark founder Ira Lipman dies in New York
Ira A. Lipman, founder of the formerly Memphis-based private security firm Guardsmark, has died in New York City.
Sawyer says she is in mayor’s race to end as she works to rebuild trust
After three days of intensifying controversy, mayoral contender and Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer said Tuesday she remains a candidate for mayor and is working to rebuild trust with LGBTQ allies no matter what happens in the election.
Metro
‘Bearing witness matters’: Vigil protests ICE, honors woman shot in Minneapolis
After a woman was fatally shot by an Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, a score of Memphians gathered to remember her and call for action amid local ICE activity.
Elections Here come the candidates for August elections
North Mississippi Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’
State Government State lawmaker files bill to keep ICE out of schools, churches
Premium Education Election Commission hits the brakes for certain MSCS seats, citing judicial order
Business
Food Files: Gussied Up-date, Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to move
Prepared to get Gussied Up, and Sweet Magnolia is looking to start a new chapter.
Premium Business Bartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb
free access Business Measles case reported at Memphis International
Premium Business How the Grizz will help local biz leaders ‘extend the Memphis brand globally’
Health Care Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
Sports
Herrington: Laying out Ja Morant trade scenarios
Two teams in particular seem like a reasonable partner in a Ja Morant deal, but do either have real interest? And who else on the Grizzlies roster could be in play at the NBA trade deadline?
Breaking News Memphis Tigers Football Georgia Tech hiring away Memphis defensive coordinator
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis faces Florida Atlantic on the road
Memphis Grizzlies ‘I feel for him’: Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts to Ja Morant trade possibility
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: It’s no secret how the Grizzlies and Ja Morant got to this point
Food
$15 Deal: Good Fortune Co.'s roasted pork rice bowl
Here’s a rice bowl that’s cute, colorful and delicious.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Going ‘dry’ for January
Suburbs
Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’
“This is an exciting day, not only in Mississippi’s future, but this is an exciting day for Mississippi’s kids and for Mississippi’s workforce and for Mississippi’s economy,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday about xAI’s new data center in Southaven.
Premium Millington $60M renovation will get Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again
Arts & Culture
Aspiring blacksmiths, welders and more get ‘taste’ of metal arts
The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s “Taster” classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of different styles of the metal arts with the hope that they fall in love with it.
The To-Do List Be a blacksmith for a day, and celebrate the Goblin King’s 40th birthday
Opinion
Herrington: Laying out Ja Morant trade scenarios
Two teams in particular seem like a reasonable partner in a Ja Morant deal, but do either have real interest? And who else on the Grizzlies roster could be in play at the NBA trade deadline?
Guest Columnists Opinion: We need to address criminal forensic priorities
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tribute artists, blacksmithing and more weekend fun
January is traditionally one of the slowest times of the year when it comes to social events. But it’s not the case this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A short drive to deliciousness
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.