Bartlett IDB approves city’s 1st TIF project
Industrial Development Board endorses a tax increment financing proposal for Union Depot, a mixed-use project at the old Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home site in Bartlett.
Herrington: Young Dolph’s background formed his music, and his life
It can be tempting to separate the facts of the rapper’s life and the still very murky facts of his death from the music that made him a success and, in some quarters, a star. But, in life, he encouraged listeners to conflate the two.
Rapper Jucee Froot helps give out turkeys in North Memphis
About 350 Thanksgiving birds were distributed Saturday at the event on North Hollywood Street. A day earlier, turkeys were given out in South Memphis, where slain rapper Young Dolph had planned to participate.
MLK tournament celebrates 50th tipoff Monday
Scholarship, good food and good hoops are the hallmarks of the city’s longest-running tournament.
Desmond Bane saying, doing right things for Memphis
Second-year guard emerging as positive element even as Grizzlies are struggling in other areas, notably defense.
Town leaders clean, ‘make Collierville a better place’
Collierville’s top staff stepped away from their desks Friday to “give back to the community in more ways than one.”
County Commission Scorecard: Pay raises and district lines
The County Commission Scorecard finds a lot of commissioners on the fence for now when it comes to raising the pay of the sheriff and mayor. The scorecard also chronicles the final series of votes on new district lines for the commission going into the 2022 elections.
Metro
Sheriff candidate Brad Less suggests separate jail to divert nonviolent offenders
Brad Less, the Republican nominee for Shelby County sheriff, talked on “Behind The Headlines” about immediate solutions to problems at the Shelby County Jail and life after the Memphis Safe Task Force.
City of Memphis U of M Public Safety Institute spearheads plan to address domestic violence
Public Safety 10 apply for two new Criminal Court Judge positions
2026 elections Elections Voter Guide: Shelby County general, federal primary election
Public Safety Father files wrongful-death lawsuit in Ole Miss player’s killing
Business
‘One-stop shop’ for eye care will help homeless Memphians frame their future
Two local institutions and their partners will serve hundreds, if not thousands, with free eye exams and glasses through a new clinic.
Premium Real Estate Apartments planned for vacant Downtown lot
Real Estate Lakeland’s Arcadia project was first approved in 2007. Now it’s back.
Premium Health Care State partners with Youth Villages to provide support for families after a crisis
Premium Business In-N-Out Burger confirms East Memphis purchase
Sports
Tigers softball signee Tatum Bittick lands invite to Streamer University
Streamer University is a multiday bootcamp created by Kai Cenat, one of the most popular streamers in the world, and Tatum Bittick is excited to get the opportunity to participate.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Former Tiger Kendric Davis’ return visit to Memphis shows what still matters
High School Sports High school football commitment tracker: Several big names have made their choices known
High School Sports 2026 high school football menu offers up some tasty treats
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Karim Lopez offers Mexico, Memphis a shared fiesta
Food
In-N-Out Burger confirms East Memphis purchase
The California-based fast-food chain has had an East Memphis site under contract for $5 million since late last year.
Recipes Recipe Exchange: Blue Honey Bistro’s creamy cheese grits
Suburbs
Waddell: New MLGW voting reps give stronger voice to the suburbs
“This week the suburbs accomplished something 10 years in the making — getting two official votes on the Memphis Light, Gas & Water board.”
Real Estate Lakeland’s Arcadia project was first approved in 2007. Now it’s back.
Arts & Culture
Where to watch the World Cup Final and party like it’s 2003 or Halloween
In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got ways to celebrate 30 years of the North Mississippi Allstars and 30 years of the V&E Greenline.
Performing Arts Arts Beat: Here’s who’s up for the best in Memphis theater
Opinion
Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
Premium Bartlett Waddell: New MLGW voting reps give stronger voice to the suburbs
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis still competing for summer league playoffs
Drew Hill and Keith Parish offer thoughts about the Memphis Grizzlies through three Las Vegas Summer League games.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more What makes a great music city? Music Export Memphis has thoughts
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Thai Cobb salad
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the Beauty Shop’s Thai Cobb salad taken by Gracie Driver.