Rising from the ashes: Clayborn Temple resurrection gets $1.5M grant
The announcement was the kickoff of rebuilding efforts for the historic church.
Calkins: Everyone loved Reggie Barnes — which is how he reshaped Memphis sports
Archie Manning said Reggie Barnes “had a gift for bringing people together.” For the better part of five decades, Barnes — who died Monday — used that gift to promote Memphis sports.
County budget proposal $9.5M short, according to trustee
In an “apples and oranges” comparison, the Shelby County Trustee said her office and the mayor’s administration don’t project county revenue the same way.
Redbirds Recap: Memphis homers outpace Durham again
Designated hitter Michael Siani smacked his second leadoff home run of the road trip. Right fielder Matt Koperniak put the game out of reach with his third home run of the year.
Inmate dies at 201 Poplar
He is the fifth inmate at the Shelby County Jail, also known as 201 Poplar, to die this year. He is at least the 62nd since 2019.
MSCS will continue using PowerSchool despite lawsuit over massive hack
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is suing the student-data system after a data breach exposed the personal information of about 500,000 current and former students and staff.
With Lakeland Town Square in final stages, developer changes focus
Vince Smith is turning his focus to Ashmont, a 100-acre mixed-use project just north of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.
Ashlar Hall gets more time for renovations
Ashlar Hall was approved for a use variance in 2023 to allow an event center on the property. However, that variance was set to expire in September.
Bartlett gets closer to property tax increase
With a new fiscal year approaching, Bartlett officials are reviewing their budget and how much in increased property taxes are needed to cover operations.
2 killed and dozens injured in Greyhound bus crash
The bus traveling from Memphis to Nashville crashed outside of Jackson, Tennessee.
Story about housing in Memphis not ‘a positive one’
A new coalition is hoping to jump-start the development of both rented and owned homes.
South Dakota State transfer forward William Whorton commits to Memphis
Whorton’s pledge to Memphis marks the Tigers’ 13th newcomer heading into the 2025-26 season.
Inked: Germantown Square heads for auction
The shopping center includes Incredible Pizza, the University of Memphis Kemmons Wilson Culinary Institute and The Tile Shop. Plus, an RV park is planned for Cordova.
Methodist names chief strategy officer
The new SVP will lead Methodist’s strategic partnerships and expansion in the region, as well as oversee patient engagement.
MSCS board pledges to support immigrant students
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members voted to affirm access for students regardless of immigration status, but the district’s number of Spanish-language registration sites has been cut in half.
With summer on the way, here’s what to expect during hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record, featuring 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes and five major hurricanes.
Memphis Movies This Week: A ‘Mission’ for ‘Friendship’
Is going to the movies about popcorn escapism or sitting in discomfort? Plus, “Karate Kid: Legends” brings back Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, together.
‘A Different World’ stars encourage women to build
Actors Jasmine Guy and Dawnn Lewis spoke during Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis’ Women Build Luncheon.
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Metro
Thousands applied for vouchers. What Memphis schools will accept them?
Across the state, families’ interest in the new EFS vouchers, which relaxed family-income thresholds and academic testing requirements, has exceeded the available 20,000 spots for its first year.
Spirit of Memphis With his sense of fairness, Brother Terence integrated CBHS
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Business
Midtown’s Fantastic Fans is closing, but the Fan Doctor will make house calls
“Once it passes into history,” said a fan, “we will have lost another unique part of what makes Midtown, Midtown.”
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Sports
Martin: PJ Haggerty will regret leaving Penny Hardaway and Memphis
“When you boil it all down: Haggerty is leaving the team that he led to the NCAA Tournament as an All-American, to go to a team that didn’t make the tournament last year, and ultimately for less money than he would’ve made if he had just committed to Penny Hardaway for another season.”
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Food
Fill your plate: Memphis business owners test run vacant restaurant sites
Table Ready is designed to fill former Downtown businesses by allowing restaurant owners to try out the property with the Downtown Memphis Commission covering some of the rent and utility costs for a year.
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Suburbs
A new subdivision could be coming to Collierville
But the property needs a new zoning designation before homes are considered.
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Arts & Culture
All the drive-in theaters that used to be in Memphis
“There was a time when drive-in movie theaters — Bellevue, Jaxon, Sky-Vue — were all around town. But you have to be of a certain age to remember where they were.”
Visual Arts Memphis art scene heats up with Southern summers, swamp studies
Opinion
Martin: PJ Haggerty will regret leaving Penny Hardaway and Memphis
“When you boil it all down: Haggerty is leaving the team that he led to the NCAA Tournament as an All-American, to go to a team that didn’t make the tournament last year, and ultimately for less money than he would’ve made if he had just committed to Penny Hardaway for another season.”
Podcasts
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.