Juneteenth throng gathers at U of M, pledges power to equity
Administrators walked with students, and students walked with city residents in a show of peaceful force that ended with speeches and the crowd kneeling for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.
Founders of Brown Missionary Baptist, once enslaved, inspire descendants
As Juneteenth arrives, city prosecutor Errol Harmon traces his family’s history. His ancestors, formerly enslaved, founded Brown Missionary Baptist Church, one of the Memphis area’s largest and most prominent black churches.
Memphis basketball adds to 2020-21 schedule, secures future multi-team events
Memphis basketball has added several non-conference games to its 2020-21 schedule.
Economic Recovery Town Hall highlights how Memphis has pivoted in pandemic
The gains include new collaborations, technology devices for all SCS students and the speed at which the crisis has forced people to adapt.
Legislature’s $32 million for Herff sets off U of M jubilation
Construction on Herff addition could begin in 18 months. The U of M wants to increase STEM major graduates as part of its push to be ranked a Carnegie-level R1 university.
Grizzlies star Justise Winslow: “To be honest, I’m a little iffy on Orlando”
Grizzlies star Justice Winslow said he doesn't think bubble is a good idea.
Memphis airport cargo up 7.9%, powered by FedEx
Both domestic and international air freight showed strong gains at Memphis International Airport in May, reflecting a surge in shipping activity related to COVID-19.
Consent decree prevents gang unit from doing its job, head says
The consent decree hearing in which the city is pushing to update a 42-year-old document continued into its third day Friday with testimony from the head of the Multi-agency Gang Unit.
Planning panel deadlocks on adding Lakeland Commons apartments
A bid by the developer of Lakeland Commons to add more than 100 apartments to the project will go to the city’s Board of Commissioners without a recommendation from planners after they failed to reach a consensus on the request.
FedEx skips exec bonuses, downgrades office unit
A non-cash asset impairment charge related to FedEx Office's difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic has depleted the remaining goodwill value of $2.2 billion, 2004 acquisition.
Trap Fusion snags emergency cash for COVID-19 comeback
Restaurants have accounted for 21% of COVID-19 emergency grants for small businesses in economically distressed Memphis neighborhoods. Whitehaven eatery Trap Fusion joined the group on Friday, June 19.
Memphis Zoo can serve alcohol despite worries of ‘man-eating’ animals
The House voted to let the Memphis Zoo serve alcoholic beverages this week, but not without hearing lawmakers raise worries about drunken people falling into cages with “man-eating” animals.
Pared-down budget scrubs proposed teacher bonus
For educators, the retreat marked a disappointing end to a budget process that was so promising in February when Gov. Bill Lee asked the legislature for nearly $650 million in new dollars for K-12 education.
Calkins: Memphis recruiting is zooming on up
When the pandemic began, Memphis football had exactly one commit. Somehow, in the last two months, new coach Ryan Silverfield has put together the best recruiting class in the history of the school.
Daily coronavirus count adds 120 cases
As 120 people were added to the case count, 107 were also deemed to have recovered between yesterday and today.
Binghampton’s first grocery store to close June 30
Two years after opening the first grocery in Binghampton, the Save-A-Lot at Tillman and Sam Cooper is closing at the end of the month.
Alabama group buying USA Stadium and GameDay in Cordova
Upper Deck Sports, LLC, out of Huntsville, Alabama, is buying GameDay Baseball in Cordova and USA Stadium in Millington and making a $5 million investment, when including renovations to the facilities.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl salutes 62 years of college football’s finest
Four Heisman Trophy winners highlight AutoZone Liberty Bowl's all-decade teams.
Metro
MPD officer shot, TBI looking for suspect
TBI later issued a statewide Blue Alert for a suspect that said he is wanted for criminal attempted first degree murder of a Memphis police officer.
State Government Tennessee’s felony law when local officials vote for ‘sanctuary’ policies is ruled unconstitutional
Elections What should be done about 201 Poplar? Democratic county mayor candidates share their ideas.
Premium Elections Tony Salvaggio to run for Germantown mayor
Public Safety US attorney hires more — but says help still needed with Task Force caseload
Business
Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
East Memphis is getting a new gas station and maybe an ICE office, and a million-dollar discount deal is available at a Downtown restaurant site.
Transportation & Logistics FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
Premium Real Estate Massive Marshall County warehouse sold, taking key industrial space off market
Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
Real Estate Shelby Farms apartment complex moves forward
Sports
Memphis follows familiar script to fall to Wichita State for fifth straight loss
Despite point guard Dug McDaniel’s season-high 29 points, the Tigers lose at home to the Shockers, 88-82. Wichita State scored the final 7 points of the game.Related content:
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Food
$15 Deal: La Baguette’s quiche lorraine
A trip to Chickasaw Oaks’ La Baguette is like a quick visit to Paris — almost.
Food News Comeback Coffee comes back — for one day
Suburbs
Tony Salvaggio to run for Germantown mayor
The Germantown alderman is challenging incumbent Mike Palazzolo, who is seeking a fourth term.
Public Safety Man accused of killing Campbell Clinic doctor will face hearing
Arts & Culture
New film festival aims to unite Black Southern creatives
Aint Film Festival, the passion project of Memphis native and filmmaker Zaire Love, runs Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28.
Music Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: In med school, students can do no harm to first patient
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has required its first-year med students to do an anatomy lab since 1911. To do so, the school relies on living donors who give their bodies to science.
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 25
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?