Terminix, ServiceMaster Brands parting in $1.55 billion deal
Terminix revenue was growing at 9% a year, more than double the rate of ServiceMaster Brands companies, when the board decided to pursue the divestiture.
Athletics on hold at Fayette Academy, Northpoint
Friday football canceled for Vikings, Trojans.
Calkins: Yes, the Memphis band will be playing at Saturday’s game — right through their masks
How can the Mighty Sound of the South be heard during a pandemic? With creativity, determination and spit containers.
Charlotte blanks listless 901 FC
Good opportunities early go for naught as Memphis drops to 1-3-5.
Strickland rolls out police reform group
Mayor Jim Strickland rolled out a 13-member group Wednesday, Sept. 2, to make what he termed “substantive, realistic and measurable” recommendations on police reform. It's the second phase of the administration's effort and includes some critics of City Hall's response thus far.
Germantown Country Club has contract, potential buyer undisclosed
Mayor Mike Palazzolo said there is a contract on Germantown Country Club. Germantown Rotary Club was made aware of the contract by the mayor Wednesday.
Daytime plaza designed for the homeless will soon open
The Hospitality Hub Plaza will offer the homeless three bathrooms, water, shade, lockers, USB receptacles, Downtown skyline views and an open, gentle invitation to receive support.
Biotech company Indigo Ag names new CEO
Indigo Ag's board appointed the acting chief operating officer, Ron Hovsepian, to succeed David Perry. Perry brought the company's North American commercial headquarters to Memphis in 2018.
Lucchesi’s Beer Garden expanding to current Raffe’s Deli
Basma and Tony Lucchesi will take over the space occupied by Raffe’s Deli, which was opened and owned by her parents for many years.
WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational receives 2021 date
The PGA Tour unveils its 2020-21 wraparound schedule, which crams in 50 tournaments.
U of M ranks first time in WSJ/Times Higher Education world ranking
U of M also a finalist for Association of Public and Land-grant Universities annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity awards.
Madison@McLean turns corner, with geography a key amenity
New residents of Midtown's Madison@McLean Apartments are expected to begin moving in by December.
Memphis author gets movie deal with Netflix
Mark Greaney has written nine thrillers about his legendary assassin Court Gentry, aka 'The Gray Man.' Netflix cast Ryan Gosling in the film role.
U of M pushes past MTSU to regain spot as state’s 2nd-largest public university
No. 2 has long been Middle Tennessee State with more than 22,000 students.
The Grove at GPAC season includes music, movies, chefs
MLGW to name consultant on power supply decision in two weeks
The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division board could have a decision in two weeks on the firm that will oversee the next steps in deciding whether to stay with the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Daily Memphian High School Honor Roll: Saints QB Dallas shines once again
Check out the other names on the list from golf, girls soccer and volleyball.
Mike Williams retiring as Memphis police union leader, taking job with General Sessions Court Clerk
Mike Williams, longtime police union leader, is retiring from the department. He has taken a job as CAO for General Sessions Court Clerk-elect Joe Brown.
Coronavirus: New cases below 100, but tests low, too
In addition to the 82 new cases, the Health Department also reported one new related death.
Peabody lays off 57 workers
The Peabody has formally laid off 57 workers who had previously been off the job on furloughs, as COVID-19 continued to ravage the hospitality and tourism sector.
Metro
City wants court to sanction Tyre Nichols family’s attorneys
The City of Memphis moved for sanctions Tuesday, May 13, in response to a Monday statement from RowVaughn Wells’ legal team that said any discussion of the civil case bankrupting the city is fearmongering.
Education CBU studies partnership with Illinois university
Premium Education Madonna Learning Center wants to get into the groove with new expansion
Public Safety ‘Let’s get this case moving:’ Judge pushes for Edmund Ford Jr. trial date
Business
Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
But Ethan Edwards, the owner of what is going in there, The Station, hopes you won’t hold it against his business.
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Health Care UTHSC addresses loss of federal funding
Premium Health Care Nurse celebrating Mother’s Day with her newborn thanks to colleagues’ care
Sports
Briarcrest sweeps Knoxville Catholic to return to Spring Fling
Complete games for pitchers Phinn Waters and Lance Bryan lift the Briarcrest Saints over the Knoxville Catholic Irish in Division 2-AA.
Memphis Grizzlies TJ Shorts to Grizzlies? It’s too soon to be sure
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers sign strong-shooting small college transfer forward Matthews
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis native Curtis Givens III is visiting the University of Memphis. Is a commitment next?
Food
What to Order: Gumbo cheese fries at Blues City Cafe are a late-night legend
After Blues City Cafe’s gargantuan gumbo cheese fries hit the internet in 2013, they remained a secret menu item for about a year before they were officially added to the menu.
Suburbs
Arlington ponders property tax rate at work session
After a bit of figuring, Arlington is getting closer to setting its property tax rate. Now officials must decide whether ambulance service is covered by a fee or property taxes.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ is a stirring surprise
Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”
Opinion
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essentially Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.