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
MSCS’ Richmond not bound by same ethics clause Feagins was
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members formalized its contract with Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond two months after appointing him to replace ousted Superintendent Marie Feagins.
State Government Tenn. House advances its version of Memphis school takeover
Business
Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, touched on everything from vaccines to fluoride to health disparities during a presentation at the University of Memphis on Friday, March 28.
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
Sports
NBA reportedly examining gestures between Ja Morant, Buddy Hield
The NBA is looking into an exchange of gestures between Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Warriors guard Buddy Hield on Tuesday night, according to ESPN.
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis hammers Buffalo in series’ second game
Food
Michelin could recognize a Memphis restaurant in new guide
The new Michelin Guide American South will be the company’s first regional guide in North America. Anonymous Michelin inspectors are already in the field exploring the area.
Suburbs
Southaven expanding animal shelter
As the Southaven community has grown, the need for an expanded facility has become increasingly apparent to both city officials and local animal welfare advocates.
North Mississippi Hernando residents will ‘Light It Up Blue’ for autism awareness
Neighborhoods
Colossus: The race to build the world’s most powerful machine in Memphis
XAI’s first Memphis data center Colossus dwells in a former Electrolux plant in Southwest Memphis. It is arguably one of the most valuable machines in the world controlled by someone with unrivaled wealth and galactic ambitions.
Arts & Culture
Collaborative group shows dominate April art openings in Memphis
April artists on view in Memphis include Dolph Smith, Colleen Couch, April Bey, Joel Parsons, Brian Jobe, Kiersten Williams, Yancy Villa, and many more.
Opinion
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.