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County budget proposal includes 5-cent drop to tax rate
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris outlined his budget proposal the day after winning the Democratic primary for county mayor and advancing to the August county general election in his quest for a second term.
Gilliom leaves as county CAO for Allworld position
Dwan Gilliom referred to the new position with Allworld as the end of his career in public service.
Former Memphis standout to tee off with pros at PGA tournament
At the end of play on Tuesday, the former Middle College star held the lead at the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship in Philadelphia and was the lone player under par.
Mama Bear: How Jaren Jackson Jr.'s mom used her own upbringing to inspire his
“If things were optional at school — things like the science fair or spelling bees — they were not optional in our house,” said Terri Carmichael Jackson.
Yo Gotti’s Birthday Bash is back
The annual show is being held for the first time since 2019 and will include surprise guest performances that will be revealed during the concert.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology names head of Blue Oval campus
Heath McMillian will take over as executive vice president for the college’s Blue Oval City campus.
Artist draws on urban farm for Mother’s Day watercolor workshop
The farm was started by Memphis firefighter Bobby Rich, whose knowledge makes him akin to a walking plant encyclopedia.
Table Talk: Weird food combos, Frost’s third and the potatoes return
An accidental hot sauce douse prompts a culinary epiphany for a friend — and a question for you.
Third Better Community Summit planned in North Memphis
The upcoming June 4 summit will provide a space for members of affected communities to meet with and seek resources from from clergy leaders, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement and government agencies.
Tigers Football Insider: A look at who’s left in the QB room
With Grant Gunnell gone, freshman Tevin Carter could be the backup to Seth Henigan.
Brooks to start national search for new director
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art announced a search committee to oversee the selection of a permanent executive director.
Morrison edges Carpenter in District 4 Republican race
District 4 was the only contested Republican race on the May 3 ballot.
Inked: Gregory Realty buys two shopping centers for $27.8M
This week’s Inked shares news on Midtown Nursery’s new permanent location, new PetSmart in Collerville and the opening of Paradox at PeCo in Midtown.
County primaries draw turnout of 11%, set stage for August
Election for mayor narrows to a race between the incumbent and a Memphis City Council member.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
- Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Shante Avant wins Democratic primary race for County Commission District 5
“It’s quite simple, the Democrat primary voters have decided who they want as their candidate,” Folsom said. “It was a well-fought race despite the incredibly low turnout.”
Three Democratic clerks fall to rival Democrats in Tuesday primaries
Only one of the incumbent Democratic clerks from 2018’s Democratic sweep of the offices was without a challenge from within the party. Three of the incumbents didn’t survive to advance to the August county general election.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: CBHS relay team sets standard
The Brothers’ performance at the prestigious Penn Relays produced the state’s season-best time.
Wednesday prep report: Honors even between Collierville, Houston
Annual rivalry match produces no goals, but some positives for both coaches.
LeMoyne-Owen College to celebrate presidential inauguration Friday
LeMoyne-Owen College is celebrating its new president Vernell Bennett-Fairs with a series of events this week. The president’s investiture was delayed more than a year by COVID-19.
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President Trump and Gov. Lee plan to talk next week about deploying National Guard to Memphis
Gov. Bill Lee’s call with President Donald Trump followed the president’s Friday morning announcement on Fox News that he would send the guard to Memphis.
City of Memphis Mayor Young’s strategy for working with the National Guard
City of Memphis What Mayor Young said is reducing crime in Memphis
City of Memphis C.J. Davis to remain Memphis’ top cop amid National Guard deployment
Business
Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
The airport improvements, funded in part by $50.6 million in federal grants, will take about six years.
Premium Real Estate Inked: East Memphis gets hot then cold, Laurelwood gets new art gallery
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Sports
Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 3 of college football
Bets are made every day — on teams, on players, on corporations and companies. The money isn’t always right, but it can usually give us a great sense of what the correct side is.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis finally wins one in Jacksonville
Premium High School Sports Defense critical in Germantown win over Whitehaven
Premium High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Food
Something new to look out for soon in Germantown? First Watch
A restaurant with no heat lamps, no deep fryers, no microwaves, and even a “no night shifts ever” approach is opening in Germantown.
Suburbs
Something new to look out for soon in Germantown? First Watch
A restaurant with no heat lamps, no deep fryers, no microwaves, and even a “no night shifts ever” approach is opening in Germantown.
Arts & Culture
Find comedy, tragedy, mystery and ‘Nunsense’ on Memphis stages in September
Memphis-area theaters are opening four shows on the same night.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis is a better place when journalism thrives
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The ’90s are alive in Memphis this weekend
In this episode of The AM/DM, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and digital producer Kelsey Bowen talk about the weekend ahead, which is ripe with events that hearken back to the dot-com era.