Historic Uptown site to become event center
A developer plans to renovate and convert a historic industrial building in Uptown into an event space for 300 to 400 people.
Cybill Shepherd inducted into Duck Walk Hall of Fame
Actress, model and Memphian Cybill Shepherd was honored in her hometown on Sept. 5, when she was inducted into The Peabody Hotel's Duck Walk Hall of Fame.
Comcast ‘Digital Inclusion Day’ means free laptops, grants for nonprofits
Comcast came to Memphis on Friday bearing free laptops for students, free internet service for their families and tech grants for local nonprofits.
Tiger film session: Breaking down key plays from the win over Ole Miss
A look back at the Tigers 15-10 win over Ole Miss holds clues to what the Tigers could look like the rest of the season.
Memphis Basketball: Penny Hardaway charms boosters as expectations set in
Heading into his second season, the awe of Penny Hardaway from the fans has not worn off.
New early childhood nonprofit First 8 Memphis hires first director
Longtime United Way of Mid-South executive Regina Walker was named executive director of First 8 Memphis.
Metro
D.C. Scorecard: Federal government avoids shutdown
The D.C. Scorecard tracks how Memphis’ representatives in Washington voted in the passage of a continuing resolution and looks at past trips to or near a government shutdown.
City of Memphis Distemper outbreak again closes Memphis Animal Services facility
Public Safety Memphis’ group violence-intervention program still work in progress
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: MSCS board may lose power; Richard Ransom notes new gig
Business
Inked: Industrial space headed to auction, CanopyNation expands to East Memphis
A Shelby Drive industrial building will be auctioned off, an insurance agency is expanding to East Memphis and a wholesaler moved to Pleasant View Road.
Premium Business Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
Health Care Health department recognized for top-tier emergency preparedness
Sports
Bartlett swats aside Cookeville to advance to Class 4A final
Bartlett’s Akya Woods sparks an early run that gave the Panthers control over Cookeville, and the Panthers never looked back.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: DainjaMan got winged. Then he shed his cape and resumed business.
Memphis Grizzlies Cavaliers roll over Grizzlies on way to record-making win
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Cavaliers 133, Grizzlies 124
Food
Black Restaurant Week returns with 11 new restaurants
More than 10 of the restaurants participating in this year’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week haven’t been open a full year yet.
Suburbs
Bartlett swats aside Cookeville to advance to Class 4A final
Bartlett’s Akya Woods sparks an early run that gave the Panthers control over Cookeville, and the Panthers never looked back.
Arts & Culture
Saddle Creek ‘pop-up gallery’ to feature art until space fills
Through April 6, art pieces are brightening the vacant spot in the shopping center where Brooks Brothers used to be until a new tenant arrives.
Opinion
Opinion: For the children, educate undocumented students
“Educating children helps society to flourish. Denying education is a recipe for stagnation, more crime and increased misery for all.”
Podcasts
Memphis’ group violence-intervention program still work in progress
Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis talks on “Behind The Headlines” about getting group violence-intervention right by looking at Detroit’s approach, the pressure that comes with last year’s drop in crime and more.
Games
Word Search: Grit Group Fitness
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