Herrington: ‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 2 Recap: ‘I’m from South Memphis!’
In its second episode, "Bluff City Law" takes on barbecue and Elijah Strait tells us where he's from.
Calkins: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the new Grizzlies have a license to build
Jaren Jackson Jr. did something that might surprise you this summer. Can he and the other kids drive the Grizz?
Memphis Madness: Speculation rises after Lil Baby Instagram post
An Instagram post suggests rapper Lil Baby will be in town on Thursday, opening speculation about the entertainment lineup for Memphis Madness.
Superlo Foods to open in closed Orange Mound Kroger store
Superlo Foods, a Memphis-based grocery store chain, hopes to open a location in Orange Mound Dec. 1.
Restoring ranks of Memphis Police Department is part of election campaigning
Hiring more officers for the Memphis Police Department has been part of campaigns, including Mayor Jim Strickland's re-election bid.
Made for Memphis: James Wiseman is the student and the teacher
James Wiseman's high school Chinese-language teacher said the 7-footer is more than just a star athlete.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Why would the City Council chair want to split the IT department?
And other curious happenings at the Memphis City Council.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Halbert isn’t giving up, but Tony Allen’s case is closed
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Business
Long-vacant Holiday Inn, FedEx campus on Lamar gets new owner
The property was well-maintained for years but started to decline after FedEx left. Weeds have grown around the property, and the air conditioning gave out years ago.
Premium Transportation & Logistics AutoZone earnings climb as new mega-hub stores beat sales expectations
Premium Real Estate Inked: Downtown’s The Daily News building has a new owner
Premium Spirit of Memphis After 160 years, oldest law firm in Memphis was ‘left with no option’ but closure
Business Horseshoe Tunica operator closer to $17B merger
Sports
Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
Summer workouts are just starting for the Memphis Tigers, but here is an early projection of the starting five.
Premium Business In a Memphis market that spits out football franchises, Hound Dogs think they have a product that will work
Spirit of Memphis Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team
Premium Sports Memphis FC falls in home opener
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Close win over Omaha bumps up Memphis to top of league standings
Food
New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.
Premium Food Pie, oh pie! Longtime Tonica staffer starts new bakery
Suburbs
Shelby County suburbs are flush with sewer projects. Could it open the development floodgates?
With acres of land waiting for the necessary sewer amenities, could the wave of new development in northeast Shelby County start underground?
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Arts & Culture
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.
Premium Spirit of Memphis This Memphis teenager’s nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it’s just getting started.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
“The DOWD Award de-emphasizes industry achievement and places greater importance on commitment to our neighbors. These trailblazers show up for Memphis outside the spotlight.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Why would the City Council chair want to split the IT department?
And other curious happenings at the Memphis City Council.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: Giddy-up and ring the bell
Games
Sudoku: May 31
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?