Hundreds pause to remember those who paid for freedom
Memphians took time out of their Memorial Day holiday Monday to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Man’s best friend: Remembering 9/11 search-and-rescue dog Sam
“All I can say is Sam was a great dog,” said Richard Clark. “The stuff that he did, I can’t take credit for.”
Calvary recovers missing organ pipes
“A final inventory cannot be completed until this remaining pipework is delivered to Boston, but we are hopeful that it contains everything that is missing,” the church said in an Instagram post.
Dr. Heimberg, captured by the Nazis, built renowned practice in Memphis
He helped perfect the early science of lipids, the fats in the blood that cause high blood pressure and strokes. The clinic he started at the VA Medical Center in 1985 is busier than ever.
How Tigers recruiting targets performed at EYBL Session 4
Tigers fans had their eyes on a handful of recruits when Session 4 of the Nike EYBL season came to Memphis.
Political Roundup: Young opens HQ in Poplar Plaza, Wharton on name recognition
Mayoral contender and Downtown Memphis Commission president Paul Young drew a crowd of around 150 Saturday, May 27, to his campaign headquarters at Poplar Plaza — the first among the contenders.
Big-bat Baker lifts Redbirds in series finale
The win was just the second for the Redbirds in their six-game series with International League-leading Norfolk.
Penny Hardaway, Tigers relentlessly recruiting star guard as key call nears
Before moving to Florida, Curtis Givens III played for MUS. Now he’s back in Memphis playing the Nike EYBL tournament while being recruited by the Tigers.
Regional One could become the Mid-South’s first academic medical center
Officials envision the new entity — the name UT Health was floated — as a hub of innovation that would attract top medical talent, grow research opportunities and offer new therapies, specialized surgeries and access to clinical trials.
Family members, activists, protest Saturday arrest of four men
Protestors made familiar demands Saturday, chanting “no justice, no peace” and holding neon signs.
Mistaken identity leads to arrest of four, family says
A call to the Memphis Police Department resulted in the arrests of four men after what the family said was a case of mistaken identity that led to a physical altercation with police.
Morris: Purging TennCare will wreak havoc on patients, hospitals
“Life can be hard, and the best way for all of us to make it through the troubles of the world is to care for one another. If we can commit to this, we will make it through the difficult road we all travel down.”
Showboats use late Kelley-to-Dillon pass to escape with win over Houston
Quarterback Cole Kelley and receiver Derrick Dillon combine for a late touchdown as Memphis beats the Gamblers and records its fourth straight USFL victory.
RESTAURANT GUIDE
Taste of Summer
Tacos, barbecue, sushi, sandwiches and sambusas — find all these dishes and more in this four-part restaurant tour.
The definitive guide to Memphis' best street for foodies
Turn back time at Nagasaki, enjoy breakfast at Bryant’s
Two meat markets, a Queen and the Kay
The final Stage includes dim sum, pizzabirria and fresh tortillas
Leadership shuffle: American Contract Bridge League appoints new executive director
Bronia Jenkins is on a mission to grow the game of bridge, promoting the card competition from Horn Lake, Mississippi.
From cooking to jookin’: A look at library classes around the city
There’s a lot to take advantage of at neighborhood library branches in the next few months. Here’s a look at some classes.
Campaign promotes Memphis’ outdoor activities
Discover Memphis Naturally hopes to attract a new audience to outdoor and fitness activities that could be unheard of to Memphians.
Tigers land another transfer receiver
Pittsburg State product Christian Carter is the fourth receiver who has announced plans to transfer to Memphis since the end of the 2022 season.Related content:
Metro
Ask the Memphian: The parkway system and its names? Make it make sense!
In this week’s “Ask the Memphian,” we answer a reader's question: How did the city’s parkways get their names, and why are parts of them so confusing?
Premium Shelby County Political Roundup: XAI divide grows, Young in D.C. and the race for governor
Premium Shelby County In critical week ahead, County Commission will wrangle budget and tax rate
Spirit of Memphis Gallery: It was City vs County on the court
Business
Sign of the future: PURE, xAI teamup shows teens ‘what welding can do’
A decrepit cemetery sign sparked a partnership between a Memphis school and Elon Musk-founded xAI.
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx to open its own power substation in July
Premium Real Estate Inked: Former Germantown coffee spot becomes salon
Premium Health Care Historically Black medical college grows Memphis presence
Sports
ESPN’s Thamel makes mention of Memphis split move to Pac-12, Big East
In a report Sunday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel called Memphis — an American Athletic Conference member — “the most interesting chess piece for future realignment outside of the power leagues.”
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant no longer represented by Mike Miller’s agency
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach said she’s confident in Tigers’ commitment to women’s basketball
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Redbirds drop finale at Stripers, hold on for series victory
Food
Food Files: Midtown Chick-fil-A closes for renovations
Plus: Three Guys Pizza Pies is under new ownership, and Bloom Bakery and Cafe brings new tastes to Downtown.
Suburbs
Shifting tides in Horn Lake: Democrats claim majority
Democrats grabbing a majority of seats on the Horn Lake Board of Mayor and Aldermen was not a huge surprise to some, but whether or not it is a trend remains to be seen.
Arts & Culture
Speed and freedom: That’s why roller skating will never die
The owners of Cordova Skating Center recently spent more than $100,000 on upgrading the rink. Why spend that kind of money? Because roller skating will never die.
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.Related story:
Podcasts
Harris and Sugarmon find common ground in county budget season
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon talked about the ongoing county budget season, a proposed wheel tax hike and a new jail on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: For fans of line dancing
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from a line dancing pop-up at 901 Fit Life.