Memphis-based Hunter Fan Company has come up with a cool way to celebrate its 135th anniversary.

Two weeks ago in this space, we highlighted Tone, an Orange Mound-based Black arts organization, and the significance behind its rebranding.

We haven’t been on the big road trip in two years — the one we used to take every year to visit family and friends. We haven’t seen our son-in-law in two years, our daughter in a year and a half. Our dogs haven’t seen their dogs.

The opening show features Grammy-winning singer PJ Morton on June 5. Ten more free concerts will follow on Thursdays through Aug. 12 at the newly renovated W.C. Handy Park on Beale Street. 

Vice president of basketball operations was key part of drafts that brought in Morant, Clarke, Bane and Tillman.

The team tempered expectations because of his injury rehab, but it also has to evaluate what his ceiling is.

A regional, parcel-delivery service, LaserShip has opened a 42,000-square-foot facility at 1590 Century Center Parkway to start last-mile deliveries in the Memphis region.

A third bridge for vehicular traffic at Memphis isn’t at the top of everyone’s list, coming after broadband for Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland.

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The number of homes sold in Shelby, Tipton and Fayette counties last month rose 42% from May 2020. While prices continued rising, so did the number of homes on the market.

The transaction has been approved by both companies’ boards, but must still be approved by Tri-State shareholders and meet customary regulatory approvals.

Ex-running back Jamal Jones will coordinate relations between university and former student-athletes.

Dillon Brooks was astounding in the postseason; Jaren Jackson Jr. could be the tipping point.

The Grizzlies’ season is over. Where will Memphis go from here?

Magnifico was also a walk-on tight end for the Memphis Tigers.

U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Bernice Donald plans to semi-retire by taking senior status on the court. She will still hear cases as a senior judge, but President Joe Biden will name a nominee to replace her. 

Emily Ballew Neff has resigned as executive director of Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the board of directors announced in a release Thursday, June 3.

City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen said the city and county are going door-to-door to increase vaccine uptake in Shelby County.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 50 new cases and no new coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, June 3.

The nation’s transportation secretary heard from freight executives about the effects of the closed I-40 bridge, fielded their suggestions and left to tour the repair work site on Hernando DeSoto Bridge.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. spoke from the heart, and who could blame him?

Paula and Raiford’s Disco is now allowed to stay open from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. and the storage sale is to create room for new experiences, Paula Raiford said.

By the Brewery is a new restaurant Downtown, conveniently just across the street from where The Daily Memphian is moving. 

The Grizzlies’ season is finished following the blowout loss; Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant each score 27.

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Box score: Jazz 126, Grizzlies 110

Design Review Board members took a practical approach in unanimously approving the design of a new South Main Street building, parts of which they were not in love with. But the building will add people and life to Downtown.