New Topgolf Memphis details revealed through first permit
The $16.5 million Topgolf facility is slated to include 72 hitting bays, a full kitchen and two bars.
Laurelwood resident stands against hate with LOVE
“I couldn’t figure out why someone would put that in our neighborhood,” Steve Brown said of racist communcation left at his front door.
First public bidder for MLGW electricity contract is familiar name
At a meeting Tuesday, local residents in favor of a split from the Tennessee Valley Authority criticized MLGW’s bid process — and learned who submitted at least one of the power proposals.
‘We will lead beyond distractions:’ Superintendent says MSCS leaders fit to run district
Members of Memphis Lift and the Whitehaven Empowerment Zone said the school district has failed both students and teachers.
Latest state TCAP scores suggest students returning to pre-pandemic levels
“I am cautiously optimistic about what we have seen so far,” said Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent Joris Ray.
Southern Baptists vote to keep way to track accused sex abusers
“It will take a few years to change the culture and direction,” said Bruce Frank, whose task force has recommended reforms. “But without action to act differently, there is no repentance.”
Herrington: You want Grizzlies trade ideas? Here are 18 of them.
The NBA Finals aren’t quite over, but the NBA trade season has begun. Related story:
Calkins: Elliot Perry is an inspiration — and an example of how to live a life
You’ll never guess where Elliot Perry is being honored Tuesday night. At the Museum of Modern Art, in New York. It’s the latest accomplishment for one of the greatest, humblest Memphians.
Community Redevelopment Agency president to step down
Rosalyn Willis was the first leader of the agency after it gained autonomy from the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development in 2018.
Local developer to build 12 homes, increase area value by $1 million
Developer Dwayne A. Jones is primarily known for building tiny homes.
Metro
Former county director to be released from jail
DeAndre Brown, the former director of the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry, was indicted and arrested for multiple financial felonies related to alleged mishandling of money given to his nonprofit.
Metro Federal agent fired shot that wounded suspect in front of Cordova Corky’s, officials say
City of Memphis MATA’s 90-day zero fare pilot program is set to begin
Sports
Herrington: These Grizzlies need patience. Does a ‘joy’-less Ja Morant have any to give?
The demonstrative, communicative Morant fans witnessed in the season’s opening three-game homestand seemed like a distant memory Monday.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Can Morant get his joy back? He says ‘We’ll see’
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis had a ‘great practice’ Monday
Arts & Culture
School of Rock’s three Memphis-area locations have been sold
The first area School of Rock location opened in 2013.
Premium Real Estate Orpheum Theatre Group to get a ‘facelift’ by 100th anniversary
Arts & Culture Photo Gallery: Celebrating Día de Los Muertos
Business
School of Rock’s three Memphis-area locations have been sold
The first area School of Rock location opened in 2013.
Spirit of Memphis How Malcolm Rawls helps Memphis RISE
Food
What to order: The Memphian’s Korean BBQ short ribs and mushroom flatbread
Why bar hop the block when you can simply hop on an elevator?
Suburbs
Lakeland fires city manager after ‘erosion of trust’
The suburb’s Board of Commissioners terminated Michael Walker’s contract on Monday night at a special-called meeting.