Central Station Hotel ‘S’ logo reflects rail and radio stations
Central Station Hotel developers submit proposed sign to the Landmarks Commission.
Mid-South Peace & Justice among plaintiffs working to block new voter registration law
A group of plaintiffs challenging Tennessee’s new voter registration law, including Memphis organizations, is urging a federal judge to block the measure because of the threat of fines and criminal prosecution.
Cash back? Kroger now charges for a ‘yes’
Kroger now charges 50 cents or $3, depending on how much "cash back" you request with your debit card.
‘Huge improvements’ against Southern University will help Tigers down the line
Coach Mike Norvell wants to see improvement so the Tigers don't stumble against Southern University or later in the season.
Grizzlies Notebook: Memphis connections at the FIBA World Cup and more
Four current Grizzlies -- and a few former ones -- are competing this month at the FIBA basketball World Cup in China.
City Council extends moratorium on new car-related businesses along Lamar Avenue
After a year-long moratorium on car lots, tire shops and gas stations on Lamar Avenue, Memphis City Council members extended it Tuesday by an additional six months.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: A deja vu kind of weekend
If you missed last weekend’s record swap, Filipino Fest or the Drive-in Laser Light Show, you have another, or similar, chance this weekend.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: The road to Graceland is a hot mess; Redbirds fight gets messy
Premium City of Memphis Calkins: The road to Graceland is an international embarrassment. We drove it to find out why.
Premium Education Proposed Treadwell school project in question
Public Safety Man acquitted in killing of Young Dolph arrested again
Business
‘Reading the market tea leaves’: Real estate developer is betting big on Memphis area’s industrial market
Hillwood Investment Properties has broken ground on a 1.15 million-square-foot building, the first speculative building in the area in three years, which is a positive signal for the local industrial market.
Business SpaceX adds more turbines as court fight continues
Premium Real Estate New York firm acquires former Memphis chemical manufacturer facility
Premium Business Soul & Spirits buys Memphis Made trademark
Premium Real Estate Canada-based company buys former Fred’s HQ for $25 million
Sports
Herrington: Why GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells could sign new Grizzlies contracts this summer
Beyond Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Ja Morant, there are decisions to be made about the rest of the roster, and the clock’s ticking.
City of Memphis Redbirds, City Council tangle over AutoZone Park plans
Sports Breaking down the teams playing at the College World Series, including Ole Miss
Sports ‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis sweeps doubleheader in Norfolk
Food
Table Talk: Le Bon Appétit had the meats, sweets and more to eat
Le Bon Appétit brought a crowd of hundreds to Downtown Memphis, where they sampled offerings from 28 chefs and drinks from four mixologists.
Premium Food News New Eats: Rosie’s Tavern is a cool bar, but it’s also an excellent restaurant
Suburbs
Mississippi officials prepare for return to 2022 legislative maps
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has instructed staff to begin preparing to return to the 2022 maps after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a court order.
Premium Real Estate ‘Reading the market tea leaves’: Real estate developer is betting big on Memphis area’s industrial market
Arts & Culture
Free live music series returns to Bartlett
The tribute band Almost Elton John & The Rocketmen open Bartlett’s annual series Music By The Lake at Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, featuring songs from the piano entertainer.
The To-Do List A beer cruise, a demon barber and a museum of monstrous mayhem
Opinion
Opinion: Call it what it is — a tax increase
“If county government chooses to collect millions of dollars more than the state-certified revenue-neutral rate allows, taxpayers deserve the honesty of calling it exactly what it is: a tax increase.”
Premium City of Memphis Calkins: The road to Graceland is an international embarrassment. We drove it to find out why.
Podcasts
Songwriters, music and beer flood South Main
Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, and organizers from both join Eric Barnes on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD
Games
Daily Jigsaw: DOWD Awards
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the DOWD awards honoring Memphis music professionals and was provided by WYXR.