Community leaders seek solutions as child homicides increase
Homicides involving children are on the rise, and community leaders are looking for answers.
Memphis’ top performers vs. USF include a record setter, key defender
The comeback win against the Bulls couldn’t have happened without two receivers and a tight end back in form.
Can the Grizzlies ever land a star free agent? Mike Miller believes so
History suggests it’s highly unlikely, but the former Grizzlies player predicts Ja Morant could be the magnet Memphis needs to eventually attract a free agent star.
Shelby County reports 376 COVID-19 cases, more than 5,000 tests.
Shelby County reported 376 COVID-19 cases after more than 5,000 tests. The newly reported data comes one day after 17 cases were reported. Data entry has not caught up to an IT upgrade Tennessee Department of Health made last weekend.
BPACC to resume shows in January 2021
The wait is nearly over for BPACC after receiving approval from the Shelby County Health Department to return in 2021. Its abbreviated winter 2021 season, including 11 performances, is slated to begin Jan. 16, with the first show “Linda Ronstadt Experience.”
St. Vincent de Paul food mission seeks permit to shelter homeless, too
Volunteers and a small staff have been serving morning meals for eight years at the Ozanam Center, 1306 Monroe Ave. Now the Catholic lay organization plans to work with Room In The Inn to shelter homeless women and children each night.
Calkins: Brady White does so much winning
White became the winningest quarterback in school history by leading Memphis to a heart-stopping, face-saving victory over South Florida.
Two big names in technology invest in local workforce
Dana James Mwangi, founder of Cheers Creative, which provides brand design, logo development and website services, is the Grow with Google Digital coach for Memphis.
Local reaction falls along party lines
The response reflects Memphis’ Democratic majority that supported Biden, as well as statewide totals that gave Trump Tennessee.
Opinion: Opponents of Palazzolo administration fail to seize momentum
Metro
The Early Word: Leaders oppose guard plans, and we remember Les Smith
Cats and coffee are coming to Southaven (yes, together), Collierville may max out on liquor stores and we also remember late businessman Walker Uhlhorn.
City of Memphis Gov. Lee: National Guard should be ‘force multiplier’ for MPD
City of Memphis Substation fire left thousands without power in Memphis
City of Memphis City of Memphis questions legality of its employee unions
Business
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Overton Park apartments prepare for residents
Business Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Sports
Buckley: Les Smith told Memphis stories. His impact on Memphis journalism is one to remember.
Les Smith worked at four Memphis television stations. ‘He is truly one of the city’s great journalists.’
Memphis Tigers Football Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
High School Sports In a ‘defining game,’ Houston puts seven goals past Briarcrest
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Food
Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue
The Chick-fil-A, which opened in 2009, closed on May 29 for renovations of the 4,400-square-foot building at 1980 Union Ave.
Suburbs
Horn Lake mayor defends tax cut amid criticism
A former Horn Lake alderman says the current administration could have done more to lower the millage rate to help property owners. Mayor Jimmy Stokes said they did what was necessary.
Arts & Culture
New concert series launches at Harrell Theatre in Collierville
While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.