Memphis economy best in decades, economist says
The Outlook 2019 Memphis Economic Study shows local consumers feel confident, and a prominent Memphis economist says the local economy is as strong as it's been in 40 years.
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.
State Sen. Robinson: Governor gift-wraps refusal to expand Medicaid
Gov. Bill Lee’s $7.85 billion “modified” block grant proposal is drawing support from conservative backers and criticism from patient advocates who believe it will take people off the TennCare rolls.
New Eats: Fox Ridge Pizza & Grill
Fox Ridge Pizza & Grill joins the Brookhaven Circle restaurant lineup.
Germantown alderman considering censure request
Germantown Alderman Rocky Janda is considering asking the city to censure Alderman Dean Massey over Massey's refusal to take cyber security training.
FedEx paints belt-tightening picture in earnings miss
Memphis-based FedEx Corp. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, reported earnings for the June-August quarter.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Trump is coming, and so is minor-league hockey
Also happening this week: Collierville leaders revisit Chick-fil-A, and a vacant Uptown lot hosts a food festival.
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Public Safety MPD investigating two back-to-back Downtown shootings
Business
Movers & Shakers
Regions Bank and Evans Petree PC announce promotions and additions.
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Health Care ‘Universe puts you where you’re supposed to be’: UTHSC students celebrate Match Day
Premium Health Care UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
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Sports
‘A Tiger for life’: Julius Thedford will return to Memphis for 2026-27 season. What’s next for the Tigers?
Julius Thedford, who averaged 8.4 points and a team-high five rebounds in 2025-26, is staying with Memphis. But the Tigers have more work to do.
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Update High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
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Memphis Grizzlies Road return stings in Grizzlies loss to Hornets
Food
From Pine Hill to Lamar Avenue and beyond, Hillboyz builds a Memphis success story
A Memphis-founded brand has global dreams. And it all started in Pine Hill, South Memphis.
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Suburbs
After high-stakes Olympics, figure skaters will celebrate their wins at Stars on Ice tour
After the intensity of the Winter Olympics, a crew of ice-skating performers will display their talents in an exhibition at the Landers Center.
Update High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Arts & Culture
Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community.
Arts & Culture Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Justice, safety, solidarity, law and order — in Memphis, they have to be the same project’
“Amid the frustrating recruitment challenges facing the Memphis Police Department, I would like to turn our attention to a different critical element of our public safety architecture: the frontline civic organizations engaged in violence-reduction efforts.”
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Podcasts
Changes to how sales tax revenue is divvied up will take effect in July
The new formula and its links to the city’s quest to create 10,000 new and renovated units of housing by 2030 is among the topics discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Bill Townsend on Annesdale Mansion, ghosts and Always Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Regional One caution
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the outpatient center at Regional One Health and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.