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Real Estate Memphis-based Jernigan Capital Inc. announced it has acquired complete ownership of a recently completed self-storage facility in Long Island, New York, by purchasing the membership interest from its development partner. -
Sports Liberty Bowl presents challenges on both sides of the ball
Liberty Bowl competitors Missouri and Oklahoma State are looking forward for the chance to see how they stack up offensively and defensively.
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High School Sports TSSAA sanctions lacrosse, adds dose of ‘legitimacy’ to growing sport
High school lacrosse gains TSSAA sanction, opening the door for more competition and increased opportunities for potential players.
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Metro Dr. Bob’s Brain
There were only a few warning signs that something might be wrong. Dr. Robert Bolding thought he had perhaps suffered a stroke. There was the numbness on his left side, and his family said his behavior was odd. He was inclined to ignore the frequent headaches, figuring maybe it was just the weather. -
Shelby County Shelby County to decide in 2019 whether to invest in MATA
One of the biggest decisions facing Shelby County government in 2019 is whether it will allocate funding for the Memphis Area Transit Authority in its 2019-2020 fiscal year budget. -
Health Care Flu hunter’s career spent tracking down a virus
The 86-year-old scientist who linked the origin of the flu virus to migratory birds still comes to work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to prepare for a possible pandemic should bird flu ever learn to spread among humans.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies benefit from poor shooting by Cavaliers for second straight win
The Memphis Grizzlies benefited from early poor shooting by Cleveland to build enough of an advantage and hold off a late charge by the Cavaliers for a 95-87 victory.
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Germantown Germantown Board of Education expands anti-bullying efforts to include mental health
Germantown Municipal School District is focusing efforts on its bullying task force while also addressing the emotional needs of its students. -
Geoff Calkins Calkins: Memphis Tigers football falls just short (once again)
BIRMINGHAM — He made the first one. Riley Patterson drilled the 38-yard field goal to send the game into overtime. Except Wake Forest called timeout just before the snap. So he had to kick the thing again. -
Health Care Winter season brings threat of RSV
Winter is the start of cold and flu season. But this year, the dangerous respiratory virus RSV – the No. 1 cause of hospitalization of infants in the U.S. – has been peaking earlier than usual. What parents and seniors need to know.
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State Government Advocacy groups want tax incentive records open to public
Tennessee's tax-credit liability of nearly $1 billion is raising questions about economic development incentives and transparency for taxpayers.
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Shelby County Hopson’s tenure at SCS defined by changes in map of schools
The Shelby County Schools board is facing some important decisions as it mulls outgoing superintendent Dorsey Hopson's latest school consolidation plan and welcomes an interim leader.
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Public Safety Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn calls for forensic audit of her office
After finding checks stuffed in desks, no payments to agencies since 2016 and other issues, Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn calls for an audit of her office.
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Food Biggs: Helping hands needed on holidays
Last year Kelly English fed New Year’s Day breakfast to about 300 people in need and provided them with warm wear before they left the restaurant. This year he’s doing it again, and you can help. -
Health Care BlueCross removes Oxycontin, adds acupuncture amid opioid crisis
Blue Cross Blue Shield taking more steps to reduce opioid circulation, and will begin covering acupuncture for pain relief in 2019.
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Sports Oklahoma State trying to ‘put up points and execute’ against a physical Missouri defense
The Oklahoma State Cowboys hope to cap an unusually disappointing season with a high-scoring offense as they face Missouri in next week's AutoZone Liberty Bowl
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis rolls over Tennessee State 99-41
The Memphis Tigers easily handled Tennessee State, 99-41, Saturday to improve to 7-5 on the season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers fall to Wake Forest in Birmingham Bowl
BIRMINGHAM — Memphis dropped their fourth straight bowl game in disappointing fashion with a 37-34 loss to Wake Forest. -
Transportation & Logistics FedEx Express files $15M building permit
FedEx Express moves forward with the modernization project of its world hub in Memphis that will exceed $1 billion.
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Health Care Lyft raises funds, provides ride credit for St. Jude families
Next time you take a Lyft, choosing to round your fare up to the nearest dollar could provide a free ride for families whose children are receiving treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. -
Financial Services Stifel plants roots, expanding Memphis office
During college, native Memphian Phillip Rogers, branch manager and senior vice president of investments at Stifel, heard that at one time Memphis had, per capita, more financial brokers and advisers than any other city in the U.S. The culture of the financial landscape in Memphis during that period was primarily based on regional investment banking and wealth management firms. -
Transportation & Logistics Airport testing paves way for drones’ future as eyes in sky, delivery workhorses
Drone testing by Memphis International Airport and technology partners could pave way for commercial uses like food, package deliveries. Memphis offers highly restricted airspace as proving ground.
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Business Jernigan Capital is go-to lender for self-storage, just not in hometown
Memphis-based, publicly traded Jernigan Capital has invested about $200 million in self-storage projects around the country this year and is in the early stage of a shift into acquisition and ownership of facilities it financed.
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Metro Gallery: Memphis’ charitable nature evident this holiday season
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State Government Harris wants ‘fresh set of eyes’ for Tennessee Democratic Party leadership
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris believes it’s time for a new leader of the Tennessee Democratic Party, saying Democrats missed a great opportunity to win seats across the state this year.
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