Simmons Bank CEO ‘confident’ U of M, city government will agree on stadium funding
Simmons Bank CEO said the bank has offered to pay the full amount of the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium naming rights deal up front to expedite venue renovations.
New owners ready to recapture Hotel Pontotoc’s former glory
Developers Joseph Lewis and Tony Kuhn plan to begin $3.2 million restoration this fall.
Preliminary hearing set for Ezekiel Kelly
Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Case, also asked to subpoena juvenile records for the suspect in the shooting rampage last week that left six people shot, including three who died.
Does FedEx’s poor quarter signal a global recession?
News from FedEx has left some wondering what the company’s cost-cutting measures could mean in Memphis. FedEx, the city’s largest employer, has around 30,000 employees here. Related story: FedEx closing offices, deferring hiring, reducing flights after weak quarter
Together and individually, Thurman twins blaze trail for Northpoint volleyball
Hassie Clare and Quinn Thurman have helped turn the Northpoint volleyball program into a Division 2-A state tournament contender.
Key stats and numbers for the Tigers’ home opener
Arkansas State hasn’t committed a turnover in the first two games but it’s going against a Memphis defense that already has five takeaways.
Lakeland commission approves car wash, adjustment to residential development
With some pertinent concerns smoothed, Glide Xpress Car Wash received an endorsement for a new location on U.S. 64 in Lakeland.
Medical District Collaborative adds color to the neighborhood
Through the project, the Memphis Medical District Collaborative is on a mission to “add some vibrancy” to the area.
Tom Lee Park cutbank bluff to be named for One Beale developers
The Carlisle name follows a $1.5 million donation by the developers to the $62 million Tom Lee Park redesign. It honors the late Gene Carlisle, the family patriarch who called the One Beale real estate “the best piece of dirt in Memphis.”
First cases this year of West Nile detected
The two cases are also the first in Tennessee.
Social Club: The Rock gives Memphis a toast and locals line up for wings
Crumpy’s Hot Wings celebrates 31 years, The Rock gives a toast to Memphis and rapper GloRilla gets nominated for a BET Award.
Germantown holds off Bartlett for fifth straight victory
As always, the Red Devils make it interesting but Kion Threalkill and the defense come through.
Friday prep report: Houston hands Whitehaven third straight loss
Brock Vice scores three touchdowns for the second straight game.
Metro
Two Memphis judges make cut for state appeals court seat
Valerie Smith and James Newsom are among the three finalists to be considered by Gov. Bill Lee for a vacancy on the Tennessee Court of Appeals.
Premium City of Memphis Memphis’ claims against Nichols, family meant to ‘poison’ jury pool
Business
Memphians mourn old Union Planters Bank building targeted for demo
The 60-year-old building on the corner of White Station Road and Park Avenue, known for its circular architecture and stone-stacked exterior, will be destroyed to make way for a Bojangles. Some locals say it’s “tragic.”
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Sports
Tigers notebook: Overton’s sideline return, Silverfield’s season perspective
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield discusses injured linebacker Karmelo Overton’s return to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and the Tigers’ upcoming game against Tulane.
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Food
Sam’s Deli closes
The University of Memphis-area deli was known for an eclectic menu of globally inspired sandwiches and Korean bibimbap bowls.
Suburbs
Germantown school board member resigns
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
Arts & Culture
Preston Lamm leaves 40-year legacy at Rum Boogie Cafe
Beale Street would not be what it is today without Rum Boogie Cafe owner, and former CPA, Preston Lamm. But today, he will turn over the keys to the club’s new owner.
Opinion
Hutchinson: Beware of these lending scams
A Florida woman claimed to have more than 10 years of experience in grant writing. In reality, her last known employment was at a Krystal, and she was on probation for stealing cash deposits from it.
Podcasts
Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: More is more
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from freelance photojournalist Brad Vest taken for The Daily Memphian at John Mark Enterprises in Germantown.