If $6.2B deal is approved, 3 Memphis TV stations would have 1 owner
If the deal for Nexstar Media Group to buy rival Tegna goes through, one owner will control three of the Memphis market’s five primary news stations.
If the deal for Nexstar Media Group to buy rival Tegna goes through, one owner will control three of the Memphis market’s five primary news stations.
The new bridge over the Mississippi River will be named for the three “kings” associated with Memphis.
By bringing in new animals, expanding for the current ones and revamping spaces like the aquarium, the Memphis Zoo renovation will transform outdated exhibits. “Talk about immersive. You will be transported,” the CEO said.
The Redbirds gave up five runs in the first inning, and were never able to climb out of the hole.
“Memphis International Airport isn’t just the busiest cargo airport in North America; it’s a critical gateway for passengers and businesses,” said Congressman Steve Cohen in a release. “These federal resources strengthen our economy, support jobs, and ensure Memphis remains connected as a vital hub to the rest of the world.”
The man accused of organizing the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph in 2021 has been found not guilty of being behind the star’s death. He spent nine months in jail.
As the perception of crime and safety in the city remains a challenge, Memphis Mayor Paul Young called the new precinct “an investment in safety, service and trust in our community.”
MLGW has an existing space in mind for a new control room CEO Doug McGowen says is needed. And it’s a property the city-owned utility has looked at before.
The relationship with FedEx continues to be a game-changer for a Memphis sports department looking to keep up in the new revenue-sharing era.Related content:
The late FedEx founder, who died on June 21, was a longtime supporter of the University of Memphis and was crucial to the sports department’s financial growth.
One restaurant owner has allowed her staff to come to work out of uniform, trading chef’s coats and pants for tees and shorts, just to keep them more comfortable.
The maneuvering for a new jail plan at the site of the old Firestone plant in North Memphis has been pushed off until at least October.
The Memphis nonprofit’s new leader brings almost three decades of YMCA leadership experience, including 11 years in Memphis.
“We have a technology and energy storage specialist, and he was looking at hot points within the market of where power stored energy is needed,” said a company representative. “That’s what we found, that there was a need to have a battery in Memphis.”
The change is a result of “unforeseen regulator and economic uncertainties associated with the specialized health manufacturing industry,” according to documents.
The restaurant became a local favorite for its creative, grass-fed burgers, colorful interior modeled after a quirky modern farm, and its dedication to locally sourced ingredients.
The Center City Development Corp. also approved a $30,000 grant for Dawg Team, a pet apparel and accessories store that will also offer boarding and a self-serve dog wash.
Senior signal-callers Kelvin Perkins and T.J. Jenkins will be on center stage for their respective teams. But Friday’s season-opener will likely be won in the trenches.Related content:
The high school football season begins this week for area schools that play in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Today’s jigsaw puzzle photo was taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest at Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland, for the Candlelight Vigil.
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.
The Memphis City Council will dive into a revamped entrance and security upgrades for Liberty Park along with a $14.6 million “action plan” from Mayor Paul Young.
Beeline and Mallory Alexander International Logistics requested a PILOT to add 35 new jobs and ship directly to customers.
Thierno Sylla becomes the 14th newcomer coach Penny Hardaway’s team has signed this offseason.
No one does a bloody mary like Slider Inn. Forget a celery stalk or lemon wedge as garnish; this drink comes with an entire Angus beef slider.
A symposium will explore how, before German immigrants created the Germantown community, Scottish immigrant Frances Wright started Nashoba Plantation as an emancipation project.
The Beatles stopped in Memphis during their August 1966 tour amid a backdrop of protest. The supergroup never toured again, and Memphis could have been a factor in the decision.
The Ophthalmic Practice Rules were created to let consumers comparison-shop by insisting prescribers put prescriptions in patients’ hands before they buy corrective eyewear.
Fewer than two weeks after Elvis Presley died, three would-be grave robbers tried to take his body from Forest Hill Cemetery.
University of Memphis women’s soccer coach Brooks Monaghan said the coming season — his 26th at the helm — looks good.