Le Bonheur doc retires from Heart Institute he built
A decade ago, Dr. Jeffrey Towbin gave Le Bonheur a 30-page single-spaced plan for how he would build a world-class pediatric heart program in Memphis.
This Week in Memphis: Father’s Day dinner, District 11 town hall
The Memphis City Council’s budget deadline looms, and Shelby County Commissioner Miska Clay Bibbs holds a town-hall meeting.
Everybody Speeds: Memphis-area tickets are down, but traffic deaths are up
The number of speeding tickets dropped in 2020 and has never increased back to pre-pandemic numbers. The number of fatalities have gone the other way.
Everybody Speeds: Where HAL 9000 meets the Highway Patrol
The way to curb speeding at first glance might be to put more police officers on the street. But it’s not that simple.
Arkansas wins Super Regional, eliminating defending champ Vols 11-4
Logan Maxwell had three hits, including a game-breaking grand slam, and Arkansas defeated defending national champion Tennessee to sweep the best-of-three Fayetteville Super Regional.
The art of connection: Memphis artist crafts community one collage at a time
Through a podcast, artist gatherings, guided walks through Overton Park and his popular collage parties, visual artist and musician Zack Orsborn has found people who are, like, really creative.
This women-owned firm has grown from Memphis to 19 states
Founded in 1999, Consilience Group has expanded its presence through word of mouth, referrals and recognition for its work.
Bartlett family opens cut-your-own bouquet field
The Old Brownsville Farm will open this weekend, allowing visitors to stroll the grounds and pick their own flowers.
Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series finale to Indianapolis for series split
The Redbirds’ offense was held scoreless through the first 8.2 innings but added two in the ninth.
New Tiger Curtis Givens III has found his way ‘back home’
After spending three years away, LSU transfer and former MUS star point guard Curtis Givens III is making a homecoming with the Memphis Tigers.
Grizzlies’ Zach Edey suffers injury
The Memphis Grizzlies announced a medical update for center Zach Edey, and it is bad news for the 2025-2026 season.
Lakeland doesn’t raise property tax rate
Lakeland has passed the final reading on its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, maintaining the certified property tax rate set after reappraisal, unlike other local suburbs.
For some, Juneteenth a reminder of painful past
Each year, the two-day Memphis festival celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans learned of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Movers & Shakers
The Carter Malone Group LLC and Saint Francis Medical Partners announce additions.
Crossword: This one’s for the fans
This week’s puzzle is a breeze for crossword fans.
Sudoku: June 8
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Metro
Tennessee deputy governor to leave Lee administration
Deputy Gov. Butch Eley has been part of Gov. Bill Lee’s administration for almost seven years.
Premium Public Safety Ghost Mob gang leader convicted of federal racketeering murder charge
Premium Behind The Headlines After building homeless shelter in North Memphis, nonprofit looks south
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Business
IKEA restructures Memphis staff
IKEA confirmed it was making changes to the store at 7900 Ikea Way in Cordova, Tennessee’s only IKEA retail store.
Transportation & Logistics Trump tariffs concern FedEx founder Fred Smith
Premium Music Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale
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Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis soars by Indianapolis, 10-2
The Redbirds pounded out 15 hits, including home runs from Michael Siani, Mike Antico and Luken Baker.
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Premium High School Sports Newcomer Joshua Huggins brings tremendous potential to Briarcrest hoops
Premium Spirit of Memphis At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Athletes from MUS, Lausanne named Players of the Year
Food
Table Talk: Ellen Chamberlain eats, writes and tells all
“Much of my career has come to fruition because of a series of seemingly unrelated events and life experiences, but there is one thing that has been quite deliberate: Memphis.”
Food News Hooters closes Downtown Memphis location
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meeting Huey’s onion ring specialist
Suburbs
Germantown farm to help UT-Martin expand equestrian, veterinary options
University of Tennessee-Martin officials hope former Olympic equestrian Melanie Smith’s Wildwood Farm in Germantown will be available to students by 2027.
Premium Suburbs Bailey: It was busy in the ’burbs this week
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Arts & Culture
Beale Street Live music series kicks off
Meant to be showcase intimate performances by Memphis musicians, Beale Street Live kicked off Friday with a performance by local artist Savannah Brister.
Music New Jeff Buckley documentary set for summer release
Performing Arts ‘Mystic Pizza,’ ‘A Bronx Tale,’ ‘Ain’t Misbehavin'’ coming to Memphis stages
Opinion
Conaway: Assault by packaging is open and shut case
“The top of the medicine packet didn’t give, but the edge julienned his fingers like Julia Childs over a pair of carrots.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help
Podcasts
After building homeless shelter in North Memphis, nonprofit looks south
“There’s a lot of homeless children in Southeast Memphis,” Hospitality Hub Executive Director Kelcey Johnson said. “Southeast Memphis leads the county in evictions, almost three times as many as the rest of the city combined.”
Music Live at the Garden’s summer lineup
Games
Word Search: NCAA baseball Road to Omaha
Can you solve this week’s word search?
Games Word Flower: June 7
Neighborhoods
The Blvd’s pastor talks ‘community-informed’ master plan
As it stands now, the Temple Israel building will come down to make way for Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church’s new church home.