International Paper planning succession of CEO Mark Sutton
IP announced Wednesday, Sept. 6, a request from its chairman and CEO Mark Sutton to the company’s board of directors to begin looking for his successor.
Renovations in mind, Showboats make seating changes for upcoming season
Returning and new season-ticket holders have the opportunity to receive priority seat selection for the Memphis Showboats’ 2024 UFSL season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, where major construction is planned.
Shack’s second spot to open this month
The new Elwood’s Shack will include breakfast, dessert and a coffee bar.
Inked: Bakery planned for historic church; ex-Commercial Appeal HQ may split
According to a conditional-use permit filed recently with the Board of Adjustment, the owners of the 10,000-square-foot building at 1663 Autumn Ave. want to build 10 apartment units within the building.
Why Memphis lags behind in solar projects
States such as Florida have climbed in an annual report on the growth in solar power by region while the net growth of Memphis homes with solar has fluctuated.
Memphis Zoo pushes online-only general admission tickets
The Memphis Zoo has made a push to primarily sell general admission tickets online.
Olive Branch to livestream Board of Aldermen, Planning Commission meetings
Olive Branch citizens will now have better access to city meetings as the DeSoto County municipal government broadcasts its Board of Aldermen and Planning Commission sessions.
Dermon Building could become a Holiday Inn Express
The development project would add 150 new hotel rooms Downtown and provide on-site parking at a nearby facility.
Table Talk: In Memphis, food sounds good, too
Grab a plate because we’ve got “Green Onions,” “Bar-B-Q,” “Beans and Cornbread” and “Sugar Puddin’” coming your way.
It’s Roc Taylor’s time to shine in his third year with the Tigers
Roc Taylor played a minimal role for the Tigers for the past two years. If the season opener is any indication of what to expect from Taylor this year, it could be an exciting season for the junior. Tigers Football Insider: Memphis isn’t overlooking Arkansas StateRelated story:
Southaven mayor defends millage increase in budget hearing
Some residents opposed a millage increase in Southaven for the upcoming fiscal year, but Mayor Darren Musselwhite countered that the funds are necessary for street paving and fighting crime from Memphis.
Arlington decides on diamond interchange, bridge widening for I-40 exit
A diamond design may be Arlington’s best friend when it comes to controlling future traffic control at the Airline Road interchange of Interstate 40.
Week 4 prep football preview: Cougars host Jaguars in 8-5A cat fight
Arguably the top two teams in the region square off in Tipton County. Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: It’s still Germantown — and another new No. 2Related story:
Council District 1 incumbent calls public safety ‘top of mind with everybody’
Rhonda Logan, who is running for re-election in District 1 against challenger Kymberly Kelley, cites public safety and economic opportunity as top issues.
Germantown Planning Commission reviews The Standard, Viridian plans
Germantown’s Planning Commission held its first formal review of a gated subdivision and approved new phases of developments under construction.
Opinion: Environmental court seeks a ‘renewed commitment to community vitality’
“Let’s all step up and take action. Let’s become resolute in our commitment to address and solve blight issues, to work collaboratively towards solutions.”
Opinion: A call to ‘pause and reflect’ on the 50th anniversary of busing, 10th of school merger
“As we mark the 10th anniversary of the monumental merger between Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools – regarded as one of the largest mergers in public school history – it’s essential to pause and assess the effects of the Transition Planning Commission’s recommendations and subsequent policies.”
Bailey: Did you think I would miss eulogizing Jimmy Buffett?
Jimmy Buffett provided the Bailey Family with a lifetime of escape, advice and entertainment on long trips to Florida as generations of the family grew up as Parrotheads.
Metro
Cohen, Kustoff, Hagerty, Blackburn react to Trump speech
The reaction among the city’s four representatives in the U.S. Capitol to President Donald Trump’s Tuesday, Feb. 24, State of the Union speech was along party lines. One of the four boycotted the speech.
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Say goodbye to Smart Mart and five MSCS schools
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
City of Memphis Seven candidates stake out positions at Democratic county mayoral forum
Business
New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
“We love Memphis,” said Jeremy Reaves, CEO of Cook Out. “We debated between here and Nashville. We want to be here ...”
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Tigers keep hope alive with a double OT win over ECU
The Tigers must win the remaining three regular season games for a chance to play in the conference tournament.
Memphis Grizzlies Warriors guard Pat Spencer doesn’t want ‘bad basketball’ in Memphis, either
Memphis Grizzlies Warriors coast to win over shorthanded Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Warriors 133, Grizzlies 112
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ rematch with Wichita State
Food
New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
“We love Memphis,” said Jeremy Reaves, CEO of Cook Out. “We debated between here and Nashville. We want to be here ...”
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Memphis embraces the board
Suburbs
Collierville ordered by court to approve Chick-fil-A
Collierville has been ordered to reverse a decision it made more than two years ago.
Music Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven
Arts & Culture
Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven
Tickets go on sale this week for Ashley McBryde and Alexandra Kay, who will open the BankPlus Amphitheater season in April.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Today, we’ll introduce you to new business reporter Steve Bohnel and we’ll chat about Dr. James Downing’s new role at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his possible replacement and even about curing cancer.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.