Kontji Anthony leaving WMC
Kontji Anthony, evening co-anchor at WMC-TV Action News 5, announced in a letter dated March 7 that she will not seek to remain in her position when her contract expires in April.
Former Shelby County Sheriff Gene Barksdale dies at 99
Barksdale served as sheriff from 1976 to 1986.
Calkins: Why Penny Hardaway should be coach of the (half) year
Penny Hardaway wasn’t named AAC Coach of the Year Wednesday. But no coach in the country has done more in the past two months.
The Peanut Shoppe ready to reopen in new location, remains Downtown
“This business depends on the walking traffic,” said owner Rida AbuZaineh. “It’s like walking on the beach, where there is ice cream.”
Coalition says limiting first days of early voting to one site is unfair
The Election Commission’s decision not to open early-voting sites at churches during the Easter weekend is renewing charges of voter suppression.
Grizzlies notebook: Dillon Brooks getting close, and Shaq sings Ja’s praises
Shaquille O’Neal said he told Ja Morant that he’s the best player in the NBA, and the point guard believes his team is getting close to being playoff ready.
Memphis mailbag: How far can Tigers rise in seeding?
We also give some insight on which seniors might be coming back, and a friendship between two Memphians.
TVA official cites benefits that should come to the region with Blue Oval City
“This couldn’t be a more transformative project,” says Aaron Stewart. “The suppliers are already looking. ...”
Table Talk: Sweet overload, new restaurants and a sad goodbye to a fave
Desserts have been everywhere lately, and they’ve been hard to resist.
Tigers keep ‘tunnel vision’ mindset ahead of AAC Tournament
Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.
MBRW: Plant Based Heat serves vegan wings, burgers, comfort food favorites
Plant Based Heat is one of 28 local Black-owned restaurants participating in Memphis Black Restaurant Week.
Beech defeats Arlington in girls Class 4A quarterfinals
Alindsey Long leads Tigers with 17 points.
Listen to Cynthia Daniels talk about Memphis Black Restaurant Week
Memphis Black Restaurant Week Cynthia Daniels discusses how the week started, about some of her other events.
Starbucks 7 march for unionization rights
Social activist Rev. William J. Barber II joined The Starbucks 7 and local activists Wednesday, March 9, in a march to protest what they say was a local attempt at union-busting by the Seattle-based coffee chain.
Metro
Man acquitted in killing of Young Dolph arrested again
The man who was acquitted of being the mastermind behind the killing of a Memphis rapper has been arrested on stalking and harassment charges.
City of Memphis State vows to speed up roadwork on Elvis Presley Boulevard
City of Memphis Redbirds, City Council tangle over AutoZone Park plans
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Chemical plant to come down; Orpheum dishes out love
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Ardent Studios goes silent as lawsuits get ugly
Business
‘Reading the market tea leaves’: Real estate developer is betting big on Memphis area’s industrial market
Hillwood Investment Properties has broken ground on a 1.15 million-square-foot building, the first speculative building in the area in three years, which is a positive signal for the local industrial market.
Business SpaceX adds more turbines as court fight continues
Premium Real Estate Canada-based company buys former Fred’s HQ for $25 million
Premium Real Estate Projects planned in Parkway Village, North Memphis, Cooper-Young and Covington Pike
Premium Real Estate Inked: Cordova Creek Apartments, Townsend Insurance and Memphis Goodwill
Sports
Redbirds, City Council tangle over AutoZone Park plans
The Memphis Redbirds reacted on Thursday, June 11, to the Memphis City Council’s pushback on paying $5 million for repairs and renovation planning to city-owned AutoZone Park.
Sports ‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: What might it cost the Grizzlies to trade up for a guard?
Sports Breaking down the teams playing at the College World Series, including Ole Miss
Sports Tigers coaches wade into political waters
Food
$15 Deal: City Silo’s SEC burrito
City Silo’s Pantry + Table’s new SEC burrito includes a new protein option — chicken sausage — for the popular, health-conscious eatery.
Premium Food News New Eats: Rosie’s Tavern is a cool bar, but it’s also an excellent restaurant
Suburbs
‘Reading the market tea leaves’: Real estate developer is betting big on Memphis area’s industrial market
Hillwood Investment Properties has broken ground on a 1.15 million-square-foot building, the first speculative building in the area in three years, which is a positive signal for the local industrial market.
Business SpaceX adds more turbines as court fight continues
Arts & Culture
A beer cruise, a demon barber and a museum of monstrous mayhem
In this week’s To-Do List, veteran newsman Otis Sanford signs his new book, and Alabama plays mountain music — like grandma and grandpa used to play.
Music Pretty Lights, Widespread Panic to headline 2026 Mempho Music Fest
Opinion
Opinion: The new Memphis zoning code could drive away the retailers we’re desperate to attract
“A zoning code that makes Memphis harder to understand, more expensive to develop and less compatible with national retail formats is not a neutral document. It is a competitive disadvantage.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: James Lawson and how ‘the Civil Rights Movement will have to become revolutionary’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD
During elementary school, James Jin’s teachers warned his parents that if he wasn’t placed in special education classes, he might not make it to high school.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions
Games
Sudoku: June 10
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?