Calkins: St. Jude roars into orbit!
At 7:02:56 Central Time Wednesday, a 29-year-old Memphian named Hayley Arceneaux rocketed Memphis and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital into space.
Former Raymond James Tower to get residential makeover
The Downtown Memphis building once known as Raymond James Tower will become the Memphis Waterfront Tower, with more than 300 apartments.
Baptist breaks ground on new emergency department in Arlington
On Wednesday, September 15, Baptist hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the freestanding ER, the first of its kind in Shelby County. The hospital bought 80 acres at the site in 2003.
Olive Branch’s first mixed-use development breaks ground
Focal Point Investments also developed the mixed-use building at 999 S. Cooper St. in Midtown Memphis.
Ruling in mask opt-out expected before restraining order ends Friday
Compromise possible but lawyers say it’s more likely restraining order will be extended.
EDGE board grants 2 new PILOTs for business expansions
The PILOTs were granted to RedDot, a Washington-based HVAC manufacturer and distributor, and DHL Supply Chain, a third-party logistics provider.
EDGE grants exemption for anchor grocery store requirement
Binghampton Development Corp. Executive Director Noah Gray and Shawn Massey with The Shopping Center Group shared more with the EDGE board about their unsuccessful attempt to lure a new grocer.
Grizzlies, Taylor Jenkins pay it forward: School supplies and a $20,880 check to SCS
As a coach, Taylor Jenkins feels like a teacher. It’s part of why he pledges $10 to Shelby County Schools for every Grizzlies assist.
Jaren Jackson Jr. on possible extension: ‘Business is business’
The Memphis forward wants to keep his focus on getting better as a player, not his contract extension talks.
Bank employees, others testify as Robinson trial continues
Their testimonies came during the second day of Robinson’s federal trial.
Whataburger headed to Arlington with sixth local restaurant
Whataburger continues its expansion into the local market with the announcement of a location on Airline Road in Arlington.
Bartlett residents come together to save local steakhouse
Three Bartlett couples recently partnered to save the Side Porch Steak House, an important suburban landmark not only to them but the community at large.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Cunningham puts himself in Mr. Football picture
The Lausanne senior scored three early touchdowns in victory over Bartlett.
Lakeland BOC approves master plan for new athletic park
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has adopted a plan for a proposed 100-acre park with numerous amenities from athletic fields to a disc golf course.
Coronavirus: Shelby County averaging about 600 new cases per day
There are 7,083 reported active cases, with 2,476 — or 35% — of those being pediatric.
Less cowbell: Excitement surrounds Memphis vs. Mississippi State
Tigers football beat writer Frank Bonner II and Memphis basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss one of the biggest games of the year for Memphis football.
Tigers Football Insider: Looking at the Memphis-Mississippi State matchup
Frank Bonner II chatted with Mississippi beat writer Stefan Krajisnik about how both teams match up against each other.
First phase of Water Tower District at Schilling Farms receives final approval
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a development contract and final plan for a proposal at Schilling Farms including apartments, amenities and retail.
Friday football preview: Key region games take center stage for Week 5
Several contests on deck will affect the playoff races.
Table Talk: Even institutions change, and recipes appear from unlikely places
Dan Brown finishes up a 59-year career at Leonard’s, Molly’s La Casita has been sold, and La Baguette has reopened after renovation.
Listen to photographer Mark Seliger on building trust with his subjects
The photographer has shot for Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and Vogue, and a new show of his work opens here this weekend.
Metro
The Early Word: MATA gets new wheels, and Lee Harris gets a road
Protesters gather outside the Mason ICE facility, SpaceXAI is building another data center and we’ve got a look at Satellite Music Hall’s menu.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Is Memphis at a turning point?
Education Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
Public Safety Activists protest harsh conditions in detention facility while ICE denies claims
Premium City of Memphis Some on City Council oppose renaming street after former Mayor Lee Harris
Business
A2H grows Collierville presence with SpiritArchitecture acquisition
The combined firms have completed more than 100 justice-related projects valued at more than $1.5 billion.
Premium Real Estate Germantown’s TraVure development will soon add new office and retail building
Premium Business Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Transportation & Logistics MATA unveils new buses
Premium Business Memphis plant invests $35M to create 20 jobs
Sports
Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act
The Protect College Sports Act, which has not been passed, would more than double the University of Memphis’ sports expenses — unless the Tigers move conferences.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ahead of stadium debut, Tigers trail last year’s ticket revenue
Memphis Tigers Football Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis allows 16 unanswered runs, drops game two to Durham
Food
Table Talk: Family meal at Hog & Hominy
“To celebrate my most recent turn around the sun, my family and I had what I would call a true family-style dinner.”
Premium Business Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Suburbs
DeSoto supervisor’s federal lawsuit dismissed
DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s lawsuit against the State of Mississippi has been dismissed, but it may not be gone forever.
Premium Real Estate Germantown’s TraVure development will soon add new office and retail building
Arts & Culture
Sneak a peek at Satellite Music Hall’s food, lounge and stage
Officials from Live Nation and Crosstown offered an early look at what Memphis’ newest concert venue has to offer ahead of its debut.
Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: A Dolly Parton tribute, an early Oscar doc contender
Opinion
Opinion: Tennessee has never waited for history to happen
“Tennessee’s biggest challenges are deeply connected. Housing affects access to education. Transportation determines access to jobs. Childcare influences workforce participation. Energy shapes our economic competitiveness.”
Opinion Echols: In an era of artificiality, we want the real
Podcasts
Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA’s ‘flagship’ program
The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association spoke on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s work addressing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Dandy Dozen Dragons down
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Collierville lineman Braylon Warren (99), who is double-teamed during a play against East Nashville, and it was taken by Wes Hale.