Calkins: Ten years of airplanes — and miracles
For 10 years, FedEx has named an airplane after a St. Jude kid. But the best part of the story? It’s what has happened since.Related story:
Bartlett moves forward on limits to political signs, holiday decorations
“My grandfather taught me that my rights stop where your nose starts, so if you’re putting things up in yards that bring down my property value, you’re impeding my rights,” said Bartlett Mayor A. Keith McDonald.
Townsend: With BlueOval City, ‘everyone is looking at us now’
Incoming Greater Memphis Chamber president and CEO Ted Townsend spoke Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon.
Juvenile suspected in Phil Trenary slaying charged in separate shooting
The then-16-year-old girl who had charges dropped against her in the slaying of Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Phil Trenary has now been charged with attempted first degree-murder.
Arlington mayor talks voter ‘buzz'; Panel promotes residential growth
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman lost a bet on voter turnout by a hair. A “38002 All-Star panel” discusses economic development for the suburb.
St. Jude patient honored during FedEx St. Jude Championship
This year marked the 10th anniversary of FedEx’s Purple Eagle program, an annual event in which the Memphis-based company honors a St. Jude patient who is also the child or grandchild of a FedEx team member.
McIlroy: Tuesday’s LIV ruling takes focus off ‘sideshow’ and returns it to golf
FESJC favorite says efforts of three golfers to seek an injunction allowing them to play this week is “personal” to him.
Table Talk: New Sunrise opens next month; Crazy Italians closes
Sunrise opens on Mondays on Jefferson, plans to open next month on Poplar, and the Crazy Italians in Cordova has closed for good because of a staffing shortage.
New card game celebrates Memphis culture
“You Can’t Say That: Memphis Mane Edition” is similar to Taboo.
Red-hot Finau looking to break through in Memphis
On the heels of two victories, 32-year-old Tony Finau is after his first win in Memphis — even though he’s the “defending champ” this week. McIlroy: Tuesday’s LIV ruling takes focus off ‘sideshow’ and returns it to golfRelated stories:
Olive Branch park gets $75k electrical upgrade for show
Improvements to the electric grid at City Park in Olive Branch will contribute to a stellar holiday light event.
FESJC first and second round pairings and tee times
Here are the first and second round pairings and tee times for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, which tees off Thursday at TPC Southwind.
High school football 2022: Complete week-by-week schedules
Local high school football season kicks off with games on Aug. 18.
Report: Tigers hire new basketball assistant coach
The University of Memphis basketball program is hiring an assistant coach with links to former Duke leader Mike Krzyzewski, according to reports.
New suburban principals enjoying first week of classes
New principals in the northeastern municipal districts open the school year with hope, promise and new direction.
Herrington: FESJC is a good time, even if you don’t know a bogey from Bogie
The tournament’s new “Soul-in-One Celebration” was canceled Wednesday, but that didn’t stop Chris Herrington (who hasn’t played a round of golf since he was 15) from hanging out and having fun.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis plans to have the best special teams in the country
Special teams coordinator Charles Bankins wants to have the No. 1 ranked special teams unit and wants Joe Doyle to be nation’s best punter this season.
Sources: Sulipeck not returning to FOX13
The TV station’s chief meteorologist hasn’t appeared on air since May, after a controversial tweet following the Grizzlies’ Game 3 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Swearengen resigns, Council debates district lines
The resignation comes as the council debates whether or not to make changes to district lines ahead of the special election .
Petition calls for Amy Coney Barrett’s removal from Rhodes’ Hall of Fame
The petition requests Barrett’s removal from the Hall of Fame based on her “public breach of the Honor Code.”
With Brooks’ move, new director will be ‘critical’ for Downtown
“I think the museum field has been going through this long, kind of traumatic, transition from being a place that was for a very small group of people, by a very small group of people, to a place that is very much a civic asset for a city,” said incoming Memphis Brooks Museum of Art executive director Zoe Kahr.
Memphis Redbirds sold a second time, leaving Diamond Baseball Holdings
The Memphis Redbirds have a new ownership group, but Craig Unger will remain president and general manager of the team.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: BBQ fest, budget talks and Bike to Work Day
Also happening this week: Tigers coaches go on tour, and the Civil Rights Museum reopens its Legacy building.
Spirit of Memphis ‘I want to hit a ball with a weird-looking stick’
photo gallery Spirit of Memphis Planting hope at Shelby Farms
Business MUS names next head of school
Premium Metro Grief to graduation: Woman honors her mother’s legacy after losing three family members in crash
Business
‘Don’t give up on yourself’: Regional One team defy odds to save officer’s leg
Daniel Prewitt nearly lost his leg after a high-speed chase in Arkansas. That outcome was avoided thanks to a Regional One team that reconnected tiny blood vessels, some smaller than a human hair.
Premium Business Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
Premium Real Estate Long-planned development in one of Memphis’ older neighborhoods moving forward
Premium Financial Services Opinion: Buy Now, Pay Later loans are becoming increasingly popular
Real Estate Affordable housing wins come a few lots at a time
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Birds rally in finale to snag series split at Mud Hens
Memphis has not lost any of its six series matchups in the 2026 season.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies finish third in NBA Draft Lottery, and it feels like gold
Update Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies got lucky. Now a franchise-altering decision looms.
Chris Herrington Luck of the draw: The Grizzlies’ past and future in the NBA Draft Lottery
High School Sports Collierville girls shine at state qualifying meet
Food
Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
For Memphis retailers and farmers, the current reality is higher prices and tighter supply.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Special Mother’s Day edition, with breakfast and brunch
Suburbs
‘Somebody is going to die’: Collierville considering restrictions for e-bikes, motorized scooters
The growth of electric bikes and their increasing presence in Collierville have officials considering some rules regarding limitations on the mode of transportation.
Lakeland Vote to give Lakeland elected officials a raise fails
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: 2026’s Memphis Art & Fashion Week’s Runway at the Museum
The marquee event of Memphis Art & Fashion Week is Runway at the Museum, held on Friday, May 8, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Spirit of Memphis Tom Lee Day will move to October, but poetry honored today
Opinion
Calkins: Making Memphis madder — on a week the city best never forget
There is a single spot in Memphis where you can stand in all three congressional districts. It’s an absurdity, yes. And a cause for rage.
Opinion Echols: Will we recognize each other in Heaven?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and whether Memphis is due for some good luck.
Music The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Baptist groundbreaking
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from the groundbreaking of a new hospital in Fayette County and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.