Poplar Plaza’s new ‘front door': $56M, 240 apartments, 282,000 square feet (and more to come)
The executive in charge of a retail landmark in Memphis opens up about adding a new "egg" to the basket: Apartments.
High Point Grocery to open under new ‘caretaker’
New owner Rick James said people kept asking if the High Point employees and butcher shop would be back, and if the Midtown Cash Saver beer selection would come to the grocery. He gave them the answers they wanted to hear.
Coronavirus: Area hospital bed usage drops
According to the state's Healthcare Resource Tracking System, area hospitals had 51 ICU and 236 acute care beds available, as of 5 p.m. Thursday.
Herrington: Here’s what needs to happen for the Grizzlies to have a chance against Blazers
Memphis took Portland to overtime in their bubble opener, but Jaren Jackson Jr. isn't available this time.
Schools can stay open until COVID positivity rate hits 25%, Health Department says
The threshold is dramatically higher than other cities across the nation. New York City’s mayor has said school buildings must shutter if the positivity rate exceeds 3%, and other school districts have vowed to limit in-person learning when the rate hits 5%.
Yeti cooler warehouse among 6 new projects totaling 587 jobs, $184M in investments
DHL proposes to build a 975,000-square-foot warehouse and fill it with Yeti coolers and other Yeti products. And a California company proposes to move its headquarters to Memphis.
Five-star guard, Memphis native Kennedy Chandler commits to Tennessee
The No. 11 overall prospect in the class of 2021 also was considering Memphis, Kentucky, Duke and North Carolina.
Grizzlies must avoid ‘Dame Time’ for chance in play-in
Damian Lillard is averaging more than 50 points in his last three games. The Grizzlies have a plan to slow him down.
Harris attacks DeBerry for stance in favor of protest bill
Democratic candidate Torrey Harris fired a shot at state Rep. John DeBerry in the state House District 90 race, criticizing his support of legislation designed to crack down on protesters statewide and around the Capitol.
After creating a ‘shiver’ in the corporate world, Lakeland approves Lake District signs
Lakeland’s Board of Commissioners approve a controversial sign package for The Lake District, allowing the $400 million mixed-use development to move forward.
Shark Week brings Trump appointee to FedEx hub
Remains of lions, tigers and bears and more exotic creatures are part of a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service trove of items stopped from moving through the FedEx Express Memphis hub.
DeCarcerate Memphis group speaks out against Operation LeGend
DeCarcerate Memphis, a local task force made up of community leaders, activists and clergy, voiced its opposition to the federal Operation LeGend that is bringing 40 federal agents to the city.
Memphis officer brightens day for Whitehaven parkgoers during pandemic
Memphis police officer LaTica Bennett has been assigned to patrol David Carnes Park in Whitehaven during the pandemic. She took it upon herself to personally greet those in the park every day.
Memory of Steve Montgomery produces smile, even in the midst of tears
While thousands considered Steve a friend, it never felt like thousands when you visited with him. It was just you and Steve. He listened to you, you the homeless, you the wealthy, you the mover and shaker and you the one being moved and shaken.
Metro
Bartlett imposes term limits
One alderman will be unable to seek reelection at the end of his term.
Business With SNAP benefits halted, Memphis food pantries struggle to feed those in need
Update City of Memphis City appeals key piece in Tyré Nichols’ case
Education In increasingly Hispanic Memphis schools, immigration enforcement surge brings fear, absences
Business
With SNAP benefits halted, Memphis food pantries struggle to feed those in need
“I’m seeing just continual calls at the reception desk for people asking about food pantries,” said Russell Walker of St. John’s Church. “It’s continuous. I got in this morning at 7:30, and they’ve been continuous since then.”
Real Estate Downtown restaurant closes after nearly two decades
Premium Real Estate The future is bright for Downtown and Midtown, developers say
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ exhibition game against Auburn
A matchup against Auburn at a venue less than two hours from the campus of the SEC’s Tigers should provide Memphis with a solid test before the 2025-26 regular season gets underway.
High School Sports Third time for ECS and St. George’s to determine state champ
High School Sports Memphis area high school football statistical leaders
High School Sports Week 11 high school football preview: Everything to play for as the regular season ends
Food
Table Talk: Heard it through the (National Guard) grapevine
When it comes to finding out what’s happening in our communities, there’s often no way to know without actually contacting folks and asking them how they are doing.
Suburbs
Bartlett imposes term limits
One alderman will be unable to seek reelection at the end of his term.
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Does a ghost named Mary really haunt the Orpheum?
Throughout the years, plenty of people have claimed to see a ghostly little girl roaming the historic theater. She even has a reserved seat. But is there a story behind the hauntings?
Opinion
Calkins: What happened when Calipari returned to Memphis? The only thing that could have happened, of course.
When John Calipari and Penny Hardaway walked to center court at a little after 8 p.m. Monday night, the Memphis fans rose and unleashed an ovation for them both.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Cedric Coward makes it easy to be a fan
Sometimes the best way to get a hint of the future is to look into the past. And, today, we did a little bit of just that.