Roar of a FedEx jet bearing Fred Smith’s initials breaks moment of silence at FESJC
A powerful jet overhead made the earth at TPC Southwind tremble during a flyover honoring FedEx founder and former CEO Fred Smith, who died June 21 at the age of 80.
Tommy Fleetwood still leads, but things are tighter at the FESJC
Winless on the PGA Tour, he leads Justin Rose by one stroke heading into Sunday’s finale. Scottie Scheffler is two shots back.Related content:
FESJC: Saturday’s scores; Sunday’s pairings
Scores and pairings from the FedEx St. Jude Championship being played at TPC Southwind.
Scottie Scheffler’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ chicken shack draws buzz at FESJC
Scottie’s Chicken Shack at TPC Southwind features a wall with a photo of Scheffler laying on the bench in the holding cell from “Happy Gilmore 2.”
Super Bowl winner pranks PGA Tour stars at TPC Southwind
The jester made his way to Memphis for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and some of golf’s biggest names fell for his jokes.
More than 40% of dogs entering Memphis Animal Services are put down. Adoption events try to reduce that number.
“(Rescue groups) like these are typically overwhelmed with a lot of dogs,” said Jane Jayakumar, who brought her Streetdog foster Gabriel to the event. “Events like these help promote that we’re a presence in Memphis.”
Bartlett chamber honors businesses doing important work
A fun island vibe was served as the backdrop in Bartlett on Friday, Aug. 8, as the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Barty awards gala.
Marsha Blackburn invites ‘small group of local press’ to closed roundtable
A Monday, Aug. 11, roundtable discussion U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is hosting at PURE Academy will not be open to the public, according to information obtained by The Daily Memphian.
Memphis Made files for bankruptcy, looks at possible sale
“We are still open, and we’re still selling beer,” Memphis Made’s Andy Ashby told The Daily Memphian.
‘Pre-K to Ph.D': U of M launches second elementary school
With the launch of a second elementary school campus in Sherwood Forest this week, University of Memphis’ new K-12 district began its first expansion effort outside the college’s campus. Even more could be on the horizon.
Redbirds recap: Memphis loses second straight to Durham
The offense for the Memphis Redbirds struggled for the second straight game as the team fell 6-2 to the Durham Bulls Saturday night at AutoZone Park.
New fashion week puts Memphis culture on the runway
It’s a chance not only to spotlight the creative voices shaping the future of style but honor the zest you can only get in the Bluff City.
Wesley Wright announces run for county commission seat
After serving as Lakeland commissioner, Wesley Wright is preparing for a run as county commissioner representing District 3.
City of Hernando reduces millage rate
The adjustments to the millage rate will not cover the entire Hernando budget, but it will be up to the city leaders to balance the financial plans as they deal with costs in the fiscal year.
Sound Bites: The evolution of Grind City Brewing Co.
Grind City Brewing Co. has made it through the IPA craze, the pandemic seltzer wave and several Dry Januarys, but back in May, the company decided to make a big shift.
Sudoku: Aug. 9
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Daily jigsaw: Elvis week
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a picture from The Daily Memphian files taken by Brad Vest during Elvis Week 2024.
Metro
Gloria Wade-Gayles, who wrote about living near border between Black and white in 1940s and ’50s Memphis, dies
Wade-Gayles, a graduate of the LeMoyne College, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Atlanta. An educator, activist and author, she penned a memoir about growing up in the old Foote Homes public-housing development.
winter weather North Mississippi DeSoto County urges ‘emergency travel only’ as ice and staff shortages snarl roads
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State Government As some Tennesseans struggle with rising costs, Senate Dems embark on Affordability Tour
Business
Nike to lay off nearly 600 employees in Memphis
Nike officials announced almost 600 people would be laid off from two Memphis locations.
Transportation & Logistics Breeze Airways adding direct flight from Memphis to San Antonio
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Sports
Hill: Who were those Swedish cowboys at FESJC?
A family from Sweden traveled 14 hours to watch Ludvig Aberg. They left with signed golf balls from the Swedish star and a new admiration for St. Jude.
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Food
Table Talk: When the city shuts down, the kitchens stay open
After a few days of cooking up a storm, it was time to venture outdoors and see how some of Memphis’ restaurants were faring.
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Suburbs
DeSoto County urges ‘emergency travel only’ as ice and staff shortages snarl roads
Mississippi officials sent National Guard troops, tow trucks and 135 snowplows to the area Wednesday to clear snow and ice from Interstates 22 and 55 where massive traffic jams began piling up a day earlier.
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Arts & Culture
Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance
When Oscar nominations were announced Thursday, Jan. 22, one relative surprise was a Best Actress nomination for Kate Hudson, who plays Milwaukee tribute singer Claire Sardina in “Song Sung Blue.”
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Opinion
Calkins: Good news, chilly Memphians. Some 650,000 (!) tulips will be here soon.
So many tulips! A truckload of tulips! The Dixon Gallery & Gardens is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 650,000 tulips — more than double what it’s ever had before.
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘This has not been my best week’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Next steps for Germantown’s The Standard
Up until recently, the land on the southwest side of Poplar Avenue and Kirby Parkway was home to Carrefour at Kirby Woods.
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Games
Sudoku: Jan. 27
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