‘Unwelcome wagon,’ Trump’s remarks in Nashville set stage for Southaven visit
The former president, the headliner at a conservative political conference on Saturday, offered a preview during a speech in Nashville of what he is likely to say.
20-year PILOT approved for $79.6M Rise on the Ravine project
Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board members approved the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for the mixed-use development in the Edge District.
Douglass’ Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival kicks off
Juneteenth Douglass Freedom & Heritage Festival kicked off Friday in Douglass Park with yoga, face painting, book giveaways, a petting zoo and more.
Juneteenth Shop Black Festival returns in person
The festival at the Pipkin Building celebrates Black-owned businesses.
Memphians brew plan to take Westrock Coffee public
Riverview Acquisition Corp. — a special-purpose acquisition company formed by longtime Memphian Brad Martin as a vehicle for merging with a business that then would become public — aims to help small farmers while quenching the thirst for coffees, teas and extracts.
Filing reveals annual pay for Fred Smith, new FedEx CEO
An SEC filing reveals how much Raj Subramaniam and FedEx founder Fred Smith will earn in their new roles.
Filings in sex-abuse suit against Bellevue Baptist Church reignite parents’ claim
New court documents show leaders at Bellevue Baptist Church fired a paid volunteer coordinator accused of sexual abuse, and he did not resign as they previously stated.
Community Redevelopment Agency names new leader
Andrew Z. Murray has worked with the CRA since 2017.
STEM teachers get back to business this summer with positions at local companies
The Greater Memphis Chamber’s new externship program places STEM teachers with local businesses and is part of an effort to build “one of the most robust and inclusive talent pipelines in the nation.”
Germantown names new Parks and Recreation director
Germantown has named its next director for Parks and Recreation. Pam Beasley will retire at the end of the month.
Social Club: Folks share reactions to ‘P-Valley,’ debate spaghetti and catfish
A spaghetti and catfish debate, mixed feelings about the depiction of Mississippians in “P-Valley” and fans react to a new Tiger commit.
FedEx St. Jude Championship promises more — of everything
The August event kicks off the FedEx Cup playoffs and will feature a bigger field, the return of the pro-am and a “good old-fashioned Memphis block party.”
Calkins: Memphis golf tournament has something money can’t buy: St. Jude
“LIV Golf exists to whitewash murder and human rights violations in Saudi Arabia. The FedEx St. Jude Championship raises money for St. Jude. Which side do you want to support? This really isn’t hard.”
Thornwood development draws more businesses
Germantown residents are seeing the results of Spence Ray’s vision. A hotel is underway and soon Ray will start working on luxury living units.
Memphis in May reports lowest attendance in more than two decades
Memphis in May is projecting a record-setting financial loss of roughly $1.9 million for 2022. Its largest loss, previous to this, was in 2020 when the festivities were totally canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
$10 Deal: Eat like royalty on a budget at the Castle Restaurant
The Castle has a bargain-priced menu across the board, it’s all made from scratch, and it’s all delicious.
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?