MidSouth Airshow is back, featuring Blue Angels
The event will feature static display aircraft, aerobatic performances, military demonstrations and local emergency response helicopters.
Final Escape program eases reentry after incarceration
Ex-offenders, families, friends and the district attorney celebrate the one-year anniversary of Life Together’s Final Escape program at Temple Church of God in Christ.
‘Elvis’ stars walk the red carpet
A bevy of celebrities showed up Saturday night for the premiere of the director Baz Luhrmann’s movie “Elvis” at the Guest House at Graceland. They included Priscilla Presley; actor Austin Butler, who portrays the King of Rock and Roll, and Tom Hanks, who plays Colonel Tom Parker. The movie opens at local theaters June 24. Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’ Related story:
Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’
Three generations of Presley women — former wife Priscilla Presley, daughter Lisa Marie Presley & granddaughter Riley Keough — bestow their approval on the ‘Elvis' film.Related story:
Tigers gain four commits in two days
Coach Ryan Silverfield gets commitments from a three-star quarterback, an offensive lineman and a safety for the University of Memphis.
Two races in Shelby County Democratic primaries get recount
The Tennessee Democratic Party’s primary board ordered recounts for the Shelby County Commission Districts 7 and 11 races.
‘Is your hair like mine?’ Boy from White House photo to attend U of M
Jacob Philadelphia, captured in a photo touching the hair of then-President Barack Obama, is attending the University of Memphis this fall.
Rubbish to rubber: Trail project recycles 24,000+ illegally dumped tires
A Tennessee State Parks employee used the materials to create a walking and biking trail at T.O. Fuller State Park.
Five must-see music shows in Memphis this summer
Here are five shows to catch as the last of this late spring fades into three sweaty months of cookouts and fireworks.
Metro
Sheriff answers mayor’s complaints about County Jail with complaints of his own
Sheriff Floyd Bonner faults Mayor Lee Harris for problems at the County Corrections Center and not being responsive in assisting with problems at the jail.
Premium Public Safety Mayor Young preparing for life after Task Force
Premium Education ‘You are not the victim’: DeSoto residents renew calls for school board member to resign over support letter
Premium City of Memphis Memphis faces tight budgets. Will a ‘debt cliff’ save it?
Public Safety Two arrested following chase where state trooper fired shot
Business
Supporters prepare to hit the ground running ahead of St. Jude’s biggest fundraising event
“I’m just running a little race,” said a St. Jude Memphis Marathon weekend participant about the organization’s annual fundraiser to help end childhood cancer.
Premium Real Estate Brothers-in-law buy Renaissance Center office building for $33.5 million
Transportation & Logistics Marsha Blackburn targets cargo theft in Memphis with new federal legislation
Premium Transportation & Logistics Frontier launching 2 new nonstop flights from Memphis International
Premium Real Estate Former Peanut Shoppe space and Downtown warehouse will become ‘something to celebrate’
Sports
Grizzlies outlast Clippers in touch-and-go win
Rookie Cedric Coward had 23 points and 14 rebounds, as Memphis won for the sixth time in eight games.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 107, Clippers 98
Player of the Week CBHS, MBA standouts are basketball players of the week
Premium High School Sports Old and new talent has Bartlett girls hoops poised for another March run
High School Sports All-region 8-2A football team announced
Food
$15 Deal: El Porton’s grilled steak bowl
Take time to enjoy the unlimited tortilla chips and salsa. The salsa is blended to a nearly smooth consistency and has the slightest kick.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: 3 new coffee shops are now brewing
Suburbs
Collierville deannexation request to go before Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a request to deannex 55 acres in the suburb’s southeastern quadrant.
Memphis Tigers Football DeSoto Central’s Eric Perry sticks with hometown Tigers on early signing day
Arts & Culture
Party in a yurt, stumble in a Santa suit and ice(less) skate at Crosstown
This week, holiday parades kick off across Shelby County, baristas throw down in a latte art contest and WYXR’s “Raised by Sound” offers free live music.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Dan Aykroyd, Vernon Reid, Dave Davies and others remember Stax great Steve Cropper
Opinion
Opinion: Protecting public safety from digital manipulation
“The internet isn’t just a separate world we visit; it is now an inseparable part of our streets, schools and homes. The ultimate safety app is awareness.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The moral obligation to extend hospitality to the migrant and the stranger’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Riding with a task force warrant team
Public safety reporter Aarron Fleming recently got an inside look at the day-to-day operations during a ride-along with Warrant Team Bravo, as they moved to find and arrest a homicide suspect.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The ‘crystal show,’ tree lighting and latte art
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 5
Ready for today’s sudokus?