Residency rules go away for sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, corrections officers
Amending the county's residency requirements for public safety workers is intended to help with hiring and retention.
Grizzlies lose another game, and another player, in Los Angeles
With the loss, the Grizzlies fall under .500 for the first time since January 31st and have lost three games in a row for the first time since Dec. 7.
County Commission says no to Quinn Ridge plan
John Porter's Quinn Ridge development near Collierville was rejected by the Shelby County Commission Monday.
Strickland calls for juvenile assessment center to ‘get it done’
Strickland's comments about the county government alternative to juvenile detention come after District Attorney Amy Weirich called attention to the problems during a taping last week of "Behind The Headlines."
Famous ‘Friend’ Courteney Cox to host Memphis event
Cox appeared in Memphian Tom Shadyac’s directing debut, “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” and is well-known for portraying Monica Geller on NBC’s “Friends.”
Germantown approves revised land swap in narrow vote
Germantown aldermen approved a revised land swap proposal to accommodate a water tower.
Slowing SMU key for Tigers in pivotal AAC matchup
Memphis heads to Texas to play SMU on Tuesday, the next trial in the Tigers efforts to build a winning streak. The key will be closing out the game.
Mast: Tigers close but not quite in NCAA Tourney Talk
The win over Houston gave Memphis a much-needed win in the Tigers pursuit for their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2014.
New independent pharmacy headed to Arlington
Arlington Apothecary hopes to bring a friendly, small-town feel when it opens for business this spring.
Destination: Delicious Podcast: Mardi Gras in Memphis
Jennifer Biggs talks with Kelly English and Penny Henderson about Mardi Gras, here, and in their hometowns.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Why to stay out of the river; plus, we remember Mayor Morris
Premium Shelby County Ask the Memphian: Is it safe to swim in the Mississippi River?
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: MSCS board election vote, back-to-school parties
Business
Memphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
Premium Health Care Methodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
Premium Business From Como with crunch: Pecan brand is rooted in family
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Sports
Martin: Can Memphis football beat the odds?
“Just because we don’t have an official preseason poll doesn’t mean we can’t set a baseline of expectations for Memphis football this season. That’s where Las Vegas comes in.”
Update High School Sports Hospitalized Bolton football player dies
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Gwinnett ends Memphis’ four-game winning streak
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies announce three preseason home games
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
BlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Ford’s electric vehicle truck and battery plant anticipates pumping several million gallons of water daily from the aquifer during peak operations.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: GloRilla takes charge, with a festival of her own making
Memphian Gloria Woods’ “Glo Bash” is set for Friday, July 25, at FedExForum. The event lets the three-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist set her own agenda.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.