Kim, Spaun share lead after a low-scoring first round at FESJC
Conditions were ideal for low scoring on Thursday and the field at the FedEx St. Jude Championship took full advantage.Related stories:
Calkins: A golf story that isn’t all about the money. At long, long last.
You sick of all the money talk in sports these days? This is the story for you. A golf story without dollar signs attached. And it’s 100% true!
MLGW line worker dies in accident on the job
He is the 37th employee of MLGW to die on the job since 1941.
One firefighter dead, others injured in traffic crash
While responding to a fire, a fire truck collided with a civilian vehicle at the intersection of E.H. Crump and Danny Thomas, killing one firefighter.
Penny Hardaway discusses futures of Alex Lomax, Larry Brown and other roster questions
Penny Hardaway said Alex Lomax is leaning towards returning, and he will continue to look for additions to his roster this summer.
Student’s shoes alleged cause of Southwind High altercation
A Southwind High School student was allegedly involved in an altercation with several school resource officers for not wearing the proper shoes to school.
Dr. James Eason no longer leading transplant institute at Methodist
The esteemed transplant surgeon who made headlines for performing Steve Jobs’ liver transplant is no longer leading the transplant institute named for him.
Agricultural area near airport approved for warehouse
The Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board approved a rezoning request for a 52-acre property north of Stateline Road. It’s currently used as a residential site with horse stables, according to a staff report.
Board OKs Union Station townhomes in Central Gardens district
The 10-unit subdivision will be on the back of the former Memphis Police Department precinct on Union.
Lakeland names new city manager
Walker says “never in a million years” would he have guessed back in 2014 when he began working on Lakeland’s audits as a CPA and senior manager with Watkins Uiberall, PLLC, that he would one day end up the city manager of Lakeland.
Meet FedEx’s proposed board of directors
All of FedEx’s board members are up for election or reelection when the company’s shareholders have their annual meeting, scheduled this year for Monday, Sept. 19.
$10 Deal: Corky’s Swine Dining menu offers tamales, catfish bites and more
At Corky’s, you can order from the bargain Swine Dining under $10 menu until 4 p.m. daily, and it’s full of full-size servings of restaurant favorites.
Grizzlies Insider: Golf week in Memphis features plenty of hoops flavor
If you’re headed to the FedEx St. Jude Championship this weekend, you might want to be on the lookout. You never know who you might see.
The To-Do List: Warm up at Shangri-La, cool down at Woodruff-Fontaine and see Hitchcock on a really big screen
This week, travel back to 1987 with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey at Malco Theatres, watch a woman swallow swords at Lafayette’s Music Room and catch the highest-grossing American play in Broadway history at the Orpheum Theatre.
Sheiks, Subteens heat things up as Sweat Fest returns
Shangri-La Records is bringing back its popular summer event, with an impressive line-up and a pandemic-sized backlog of record deals.
MoSH to screen Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’
MoSH theater manager Tom Hardy says while Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” may not be a very well-known film, seeing the drama on the big screen will be a transformative experience for viewers.
MPD chief: Officers’ reaction to DA’s office, Juvenile Court changes is mixed
C.J. Davis said on “Behind The Headlines” she is optimistic so far about reforms that were a major part of the hard-fought campaign that saw Steve Mulroy upset incumbent Amy Weirich. But she says the reaction from the police ranks is more mixed.
FedEx St. Jude Championship first-round scores
First-round scores were low during Thursday’s first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind.
Friday’s FESJC pairings and tee times
Here are the second round pairings and tee times for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, on Friday, Aug. 12, at TPC Southwind.
Metro
Memphis Police Department names new assistant chief
Following the recent retirement of former Assistant Chief Don Crowe, MPD officials promoted a longtime employee to the vacant position.
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City plans $55M AutoZone Park renovation, mixed-use development
The City of Memphis is planning a $55 million renovation of AutoZone Park and potential redevelopment of the area around the stadium, according to public records reviewed by The Daily Memphian.
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Sports
Three positions to follow during Memphis preseason camp
Memphis football has a variety of position battles to sort through after losing most of its production from last year’s 11-2 team.
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Food
Memphis rapper stars in new ads for Checkers, Adidas
Days after her sold-out Glo Bash at FedExForum, national and international brands are spotlighting the Memphis native.
Suburbs
Ear-resistable: Rowan to open first Tennessee store in Germantown
An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.
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Neighborhoods
City plans $55M AutoZone Park renovation, mixed-use development
The City of Memphis is planning a $55 million renovation of AutoZone Park and potential redevelopment of the area around the stadium, according to public records reviewed by The Daily Memphian.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Naked Gun,’ ‘Sunset Boulevard’ at 75
At mid-year, the biggest comedy hit at a somewhat resurgent American box office has been a sleeper-success female-buddy movie. Maybe that will change in the weeks ahead.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Podcasts
ARTSmemphis marks $100 million in grants
ARTSmemphis president and CEO Elizabeth Rouse joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”