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.
Happy Birthday
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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
Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
The winning artwork will appear on the 2027-28 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Sadly, no readers met Geoff Calkins' challenge to predict the winner.
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Premium Spirit of Memphis ‘Bowling saved my life’: Memphis woman gives young bowlers free gear
Metro This Week in Memphis: Grizzlies media day and Tom Lee Day
Business
FedEx brings panda-monium to Atlanta
FedEx flew 6-year-old Ping Ping and 5-year-old female Fu Shuang nearly 8,000 miles to their new home at Zoo Atlanta.
Spirit of Memphis Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
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Premium Real Estate Historic Brunswick building gets new life as Brunswick Rail Yard restaurant
Health Care Tim Duncan’s family history pushed him to get tested. Now he wants other Memphis men to do the same.
Sports
Christian Brothers University gets approval to join NAIA
This marks an important step as the university prepares to join the NAIA’s Mid-South Conference for the 2027-28 athletic season.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers announce kickoff and broadcast updates for home game against UAB
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies adding 29-year-old Julius Thomas as assistant coach
Health Care Tim Duncan’s family history pushed him to get tested. Now he wants other Memphis men to do the same.
Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 6
Food
The baker behind Moore Truffles pivots to cookies — and a bright purple shed
Kendra Moore Crawford has found the sweet spot for her bakery business — both figuratively and literally.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Big Bad Breakfast’s Creole omelet
Suburbs
Runoff possible in Collierville alderman race
Tim Goddard, Charles Hall and Jason Lederfine are seeking Collierville Alderman Position 1. If no candidate earns more 50% of the votes cast in the race, the top two will move on to a December runoff.
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Arts & Culture
Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
The winning artwork will appear on the 2027-28 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Sadly, no readers met Geoff Calkins' challenge to predict the winner.
Arts & Culture Pumpkin to talk about: Your guide to gourds, haunted houses and more
Opinion
Herrington: Nine storylines for Grizzlies training camp and preseason
The Grizzlies will hit the Music Highway for a Nashville training camp, and head coach Tuomas Iisalo will get his first full chance to build his own thing.
Public Safety Maxey: ‘Whatever the reasons for addiction, the voices of those impacted need to be heard’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Media day and Port Night
This week brings us some specially designated days, starting with Memphis Grizzlies media day on Monday and continuing through Tom Lee Day on Saturday.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Demolition without a plan
Today’s photo shows the ongoing demolition of the former Commercial Appeal building. Mark Weber took the photo.