A little more than a year after the death of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith, his family is becoming more strategic with their investments and philanthropy, said Richard Smith, FedEx executive, director and son of the late magnate.
Family sues over inmate’s death, NIMBY-ism finds its way into Germantown’s mayoral race and a bridal shop returns to its roots.
The Pasadena, California-based hot chicken chain will occupy one of the five suites in the former 15,000-square-foot corner space that housed Spin Street before it closed in 2017.
E-bikes are rising in popularity, but Collierville leaders have concerns about their use in the town and potential accidents.
Also in this edition of Inked: American Deli may be taking over a former Wendy’s restaurant in the Wolfchase area, and an HVAC company bought a Southeast Memphis building.
The property on the town’s western border could be developed into residential, commercial or mixed-use.
A former member of the Germantown Fire Department is interested in running for mayor of the suburb.
In a lawsuit, the family of Rockez McDaniel alleges that staff, nurses and others are responsible for his death after he was pepper-sprayed by officers at the Shelby County Jail in 2025.
A new Tom Holland summer blockbuster will hit theaters. Plus, two Wilde sex comedies are still screening.
“Suffs,” which runs at the Orpheum Theatre July 31-Aug. 2, highlights the Black activists behind the women’s suffrage movement, including two Memphians.
County Commissioner Charlie Caswell Jr. says the ShelbyCares health hub, a partnership between UTHSC and county government, will help “break that generational curse” in North Memphis.
The Memphis Tigers football team is going to Victory Ranch to put phones down and bond as a team.
On the heels of a nine-win campaign, a strong senior class has the Warriors poised to do something really special.
The Redbirds dropped Tuesday’s Game 1 of a road trip at Jacksonville.
“And I was worried about raccoons eating my cat food and possibly taking up residence in my attic!” — Ernestine Smith about Calkins: Midtown has a beaver problem. It’s not as funny as it sounds.
“Outstanding analysis! This level of detail requires meticulous record-keeping to support intelligent status reporting. This article is very successful on both counts — well done, Chris! Thank you!” — Mike Fitzgerald about Grizzlies Mailbag: Grading the offseason, contemplating Nashville
“The people in Shelby County government who are in charge of spending our tax dollars need a reality check. The citizens need to stop 🛑 electing people who are so reckless with our money. Where do they think this money comes from?” — Ann M Murphy about Commission approves $125M in loans for county
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Facility closures are scheduled to take place Aug. 3.
The first of a three-part Mid-Summer Grizzlies Mailbag focuses on questions about the lingering offseason, with more discussion of salaries and draft picks.
Vegetarian Jennifer Sweeney thinks consumers who eat a plant-based diet are neglected by large grocery stores. So she has a plan.
Beginning next week, Horn Lake native Skyler King will trek from Oxford, Mississippi, to New York City on a skateboard to raise mental health and suicide prevention awareness.
Ballet Memphis holds an open house to showcase all it offers to the community. Besides dance for adults and kids, there’s Pilates and classes for Parkinson’s patients.
Arthur Ashe’s example is a reminder that rejecting racism, caring for the poor, agitating for peace, protecting the environment and embracing diversity transcend color or creed.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the summer league performance of each rostered Grizzlies player.
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