Amazon plans to build delivery station along I-40 in Cordova
A developer has filed for a 31-acre planned development just west of Appling Road along I-40, where a 141,000-square-foot Amazon delivery station would be built.
Sexton defines public health experts as ‘bureaucrats’
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton talked about his plan to strip away the autonomy of the Shelby County Health Department during a visit Monday to the county. He says public health officials should advise mayors, who would make the ultimate decision on pandemic and other health-related measures.
Herrington: Marc Gasol’s future, the NBA Finals’ Memphis moment, and more
We also address developments in jersey designs.
U of M seeks approval for 529-bed student apartment development
The University of Memphis seeks approval of a planned development to build six buildings for 135 student apartments, or 529 beds, plus a small commercial building. The linear development would stretch along Deloach from Poplar to Central.
Trump back at White House after unprecedented level of medical care
Trump’s doctor, Navy Cdr. Sean Conley, was also upbeat at an afternoon briefing but said the President will not be fully out of the woods for another week.
Want a midwife? Regional One has largest team in the city
At Regional One, midwives deliver 30-40 babies a month and have a 9% cesarean rate, compared to 30% nationally.
‘At WYXR, Memphis is our format’
The vision for the new era of the radio station is to truly, purely and honestly represent Memphis and its surrounding area.
CHOICES moves into colorful new building
The nonprofit that provides reproductive health services to women has moved into a new, larger building that can serve four times more women.
Coronavirus: Less than 3% of new tests positive
The Shelby County Health Department reported 95 new coronavirus cases on Monday, Oct. 5.
Maker of biodegradable utensils and straws gets Memphis boost
A Georgia producer of biodegradable plastics proposes to merge with a blank check company led by Memphis businessman Gary Wunderlich to go public and meet growing demand for eco-friendly plastic.
Week-long course to provide robotics training
One-week training sessions will begin next summer. Tuition is covered for veterans and low-wage earners.
Dixie Pickers changes name but stays anchored in Memphis
The company opened in 2012 in Collierville.
Memphis-UCF TV time set
The Oct. 17 matchup will be the first time the teams have met in two seasons.
Memphians cope with lives turned upside down by virus
After six months of coronavirus, the resulting losses are profound, but the stories these people tell are about going on, a process they find central to living with the unknown.
Marcus Brown is West Memphis’ version of Penny Hardaway
Marcus Brown and Ja Morant’s retired numbers hang next to each other at Murray State.
Metro
Leaders from both parties mourn G.A. Hardaway
Republicans and Democrats reacted with sadness to news of state Rep. G.A. Hardaway, who died in a Nashville hospital Friday morning. He was 71.
Shelby County Longtime state rep G.A. Hardaway dies
2026 elections Elections Feagins tells mayoral forum she does not favor school-takeover legislation
Education MSCS board approves teacher raises for 2026-27 school year
State Government Get the lead out: Bill requires DHS to make lead tests available to Memphians
Business
Local investor buys Midtown office tower for $5.5M
YH TN Brownsville LLC, a private investment company, bought the 55,356-square-foot building at 2714 Union Ave. Extended from Coastal Partners LLC for $5.5 million.
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx lays off more than 100 in New York, Pennsylvania
Premium Real Estate Inked: Cowork at Crosstown, SweatHouz in Southaven
Premium Health Care $1B for rural health care coming to Tennessee
Business Mid-South public universities join forces for AI research
Sports
Minnesota takes former Arlington High standout Jake Golday in second round of NFL Draft
Cincinnati linebacker and former Arlington High standout Jake Golday is now a Viking.
High School Sports Former Briarcrest standout drafted by Las Vegas Raiders
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant shares images of fourth signature sneaker
Player of the Week MUS lacrosse standout voted athlete of the week
High School Sports Josh Holloway, Ja Morant accuser, to visit Memphis, make decision next week
Food
Food Files: Ice cream, pizza and comfort food
Ice cream and more on its American Way, Rotolo’s Lakeland grand opening and Roll With It in Whitehaven.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Mushrooms galore at Shroomlicious Baby
Suburbs
Mount Trashmore in Collierville purchased in tax sale
Collierville now owns a former landfill.
Premium Lakeland ‘Misinformation’ about Lakeland government change could jeopardize city charter, some officials say
Arts & Culture
Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Alabama, Kansas: Who’s playing Live at the Garden in 2026?
An EGOT winner, a Nashville country group, a funky band alongside the “Godmother of Soul” and beyond are hitting the stage at Memphis Botanic Garden.
North Mississippi Southaven Springfest kicks off at Snowden Grove Park
Opinion
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies might play games in Nashville. But that’s no reason to be terrified.
If you were an owner intent on keeping a profitable NBA team in Memphis, wouldn’t you do whatever you could to tap into the Nashville market? To bring some of those Nashville riches over here?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: The Grizzlies might play where? And who will they draft?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The joys of a very full weekend
This weekend includes a rock opera, roller derby, Shelby Forest Spring Fest, a rescheduled vegan block party and a Lego convention. Plus a Friends of the Library book sale and a yard sale.
Spirit of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: How Cooper-Young got gussied up
Games
Sudoku: April 24
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?