Memphis Friends of Israel rally against anti-semitism
Many of those who gathered said their aim was to fight misinformation and misrepresentations of Jewish people, and make the case for Americans to see what Israel is about for themselves.
Parking garage, hotel could make Collierville Square a ‘destination’
Collierville leaders will consider pursuing a parking garage and hotel near Town Square Park. Suburban staff and business owners say that those will make the square a destination.
Memphian to compete for $1 million in The Basketball Tournament
Memphis native Tray Boyd is hoping to make up for missing the NCAA Tournament by balling out in The Basketball Tournament.
Out of the pipeline: The city’s water movement and how it evolved
The Byhalia Connection Pipeline is over but a burgeoning environmental movement, with the city’s underground water aquifer at its center, remains. The road to that movement began with the rise of the city’s new activism several years ago, with some unexpected twists and turns along the way.Related stories:
Grizzlies notebook: Ja goes to Miami and Jaren believes
Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said.
Murphy stays hot as 901 FC picks up three points in Birmingham
New goalkeeper Kyle Morton also has a strong match as club picks up its third victory of the year.
Delta variant leads new Memphis area cases
Health officials say Shelby County is at the beginning of a new surge of COVID cases, and the Delta variant is prevalent.
Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
SpaceX’s Elon Musk, came to New Mexico to watch and congratulated Branson for a “beautiful flight.” SpaceX’s Inspiration4, a flight to inspire support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, could blast off as early as September from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Metro
Lakeland vice mayor to run for Shelby County Commission
Michele Dial plans to pursue a seat on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners next year, a seat held by Mick Wright, who is term-limited.
Premium Spirit of Memphis How many 2nd graders does it take to tackle Brandon Clarke? Now he knows.
City of Memphis Cohen questions FBI leader about National Guard in Memphis
Business Main Street will soon get new banners
Business
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Overton Park apartments prepare for residents
Business Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Sports
How many 2nd graders does it take to tackle Brandon Clarke? Now he knows.
Brandon Clarke got the best birthday present on Thursday — a group hug.
High School Sports Briarcrest QB wins vote as prep football player of the week
Premium High School Sports Lakeland receiver on record-setting pace
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis jumps all over St. Paul for fourth straight win
Food
Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
The Tops location, which suffered another fire in February, had been within four weeks of reopening after a major reconstruction.
Suburbs
Lakeland vice mayor to run for Shelby County Commission
Michele Dial plans to pursue a seat on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners next year, a seat held by Mick Wright, who is term-limited.
Arts & Culture
New concert series launches at Harrell Theatre in Collierville
While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.