Plans submitted for Falls Building renovation
Nashville-based Earl Swensson Associates submitted plans for a 258,964-square-foot renovation of the historic Downtown building.
Suspect in Amazon warehouse slaying shot by MPD officers
He allegedly shot and killed a woman outside the facility in Horn Lake.
Rested and raring to go, 901 FC returns to action Saturday
The 11-day break came in the middle of a hot streak, but players say the time off was needed. Now they have to pick it up against Atlanta United 2, a quality foe.
Inside the world’s first-ever Caption by Hyatt in Downtown Memphis
It includes Talk Shop, a 24/7 eatery, which is a mash-up of a beer garden, coffee shop, restaurant and co-working space.
Calkins: You’d never guess what’s on the menu at Penny Hardaway’s new restaurant
“There’s no telling if Penny Hardaway’s new restaurant will live up to expectations. But it should be better than Cal’s!”
Democrats urge County Commission to vote against new voting machines
The vote could settle a nearly 20-year debate between a Democratic-majority Board of County Commissioners, which favors hand-marked paper ballots, and a Republican-majority Shelby County Election Commission, which believes ballot marking devices should be implemented.
A deeper look into what a new Tigers stadium could have cost, how it would have been funded
To determine a projected financial plan, the University of Memphis looked at the funding precedents of stadiums at nine universities.
Collierville Schools board incumbents to seek reelection
Collierville Schools board members Wanda Chism and Frank Warren are seeking reelection. Election Day is Nov. 8.
Proposed DeSoto County levee could shift east
The levee is slated in plans to parallel the east side U.S. 51, south of Goodman, protecting properties from Horn Lake Creek farther east.
Memphis libraries add outdoor festivals to summer reading program
The Memphis Library Foundation and Memphis Public Libraries have added something new to their annual summer literacy program: outdoor festivals at five branch libraries.
Conaway: Ja Morant is a commercial slam dunk for Memphis
“A lot of work for a lot of creative people. A lot of assists from Ja.”
You think you know who the Grizzlies will draft? Try these names
Mock drafts might not mean much, but here are some names to keep an eye on, including players who recently have worked out for the Grizzlies.
‘She was like a super woman’: Cristina Condori was quiet force behind local social justice issues
“She was someone who believed deeply in the goodness of people and was just a relentless organizer. It was all about easing people’s suffering and helping people network together and be connected.”
City Council Scorecard: Term limits maneuvers
The City Council Scorecard follows the maneuvering as the council puts a ballot question on the August ballot that might look familiar to Memphis voters.
Opinion: Why we need to extend term limits in Memphis
Voting yes on this ballot question will afford elected officials the opportunity to make their case to voters on why they deserve a third term.
Metro
Two off-duty Memphis cops arrested for drag racing, department says
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper allegedly spotted Corvettes driving at a “high rate of speed” on Winchester Road at 2 a.m. Sunday.
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Shelby County Lowery wants a ‘change in culture,’ Pearson gears up fundraising, and Republicans want Sawyer to resign
Business
Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Prolonged eye contact, flashy watches, late arrivals and long pauses: The shipping giant returns to humor in new brand campaign.
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Sports
American commissioner hopeful College GameDay can visit Memphis
“It would be terrific,” American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said of the possibility of College GameDay coming to Memphis. “I’m crossing every finger. I’m saying every prayer, hoping that (the Tigers and USF) continue to play well. And we’ll see where the chips fall.”
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Food
What to order: Sushi for breakfast at Kitchen Laurel
Hold the wasabi and ginger, because all the cake roll needs is warm syrup for dipping.
Suburbs
From ‘recreation desert’ to its golden era, Lakeland Parks is booming
A dog park, an accessible playground and beyond, Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman says the city’s latest project “will be the cherry on top.”
Arts & Culture
Memphis music ‘all-stars’ unite for a bash
“You’re just not going to see all of these artists together in this way any other time.”
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s happening this week
On this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Awards and the unofficial beginning of the Tigers basketball season.