The AAC announced its men’s basketball schedule pairings on Thursday, July 20.

Writer Joshua Carlucci says this dish at Vietnam Restaurant is a sleeper hit. 

When Lexie Johnston checked her “Ceaseless Prayer” app Tuesday, she laughed out loud. It suggested she pray for MLGW. Yes, MLGW. It’s been that kind of week in Memphis. Or that kind of week, again.

One of the world’s largest automotive suppliers will build the first two supplier facilities at Ford’s BlueOval City supplier park in Stanton, Tennessee.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland announced that he hired a longtime legal professional to monitor the courts. Bobby Carter confirmed to The Daily Memphian he has been contracted by the city on a part-time basis.

Phil Forte will stand with the Grizzlies’ newly acquired guard at his upcoming wedding. And he has plenty of stories to tell when he raises a glass to toast his longtime pal.

The new location joins more than 200 American Deli locations across eight states. In Tennessee, this will bring the number of American Deli locations to 11.

Despite potential uncertainty following the dissolution of a $13.4 billion merger with TD, First Horizon says it pulled in 32,000 new-to-bank clients during the quarter, bringing $3.5 billion in deposit balances. 

A month after Memphis University School football star Dion Stutts died, Arkansas coach Sam Pittman puts loss in perspective.

The parent company — Holiday Ham Holdings LLC, which also includes Pimentos Burgers, Bar & Grill — filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Meanwhile, other restaurants are focusing on the to-go sector.

Former principal Tim Jones is moving to the district’s central office as executive director of athletics and school support. Vice Principal Christopher Maley will be the new principal.

Formerly incarcerated people can learn job skills while earning money through a Shelby County Office of Re-Entry program called Focused.

Davonte Pack, a childhood friend of Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant, has been booked into the Shelby County Jail for the assault charge stemming from a July 2022 incident.

Straight line winds downed 11 power poles on Winchester Road, knocking thousands off the grid. Lightning also tripped breakers at utility substations, which McGowen said “had a pretty dramatic impact that we don’t typically see.” 

Beginning in November, Horn Lake residents could pay $20 a month for trash collection, pending a vote by city officials.

Lt. Jeffrey Norman had served with Memphis Fire Department for more than 20 years, joining Sept. 23, 2002.

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“Decisions of this nature are never made lightly and are the result of much thought and consideration for the needs of our business,” FedEx said in a confirmation email to The Daily Memphian.

The Tigers have been able to bring a few transfers back to Memphis to play in front of their hometown fans. 

MSCS is closing 18 summer program sites July 19 after a Tuesday evening storm led to power outages.

Kong Wee Pang’s installation features designs on a dozen large umbrellas, augmented reality, seating, flowers and lighting.

When the Federal Aviation Administration announced in March it would invest $14.8 million into upgrades at Memphis International Airport, the agency also announced it would grant Millington’s airport $1 million toward the new terminal. 

At Red Koi’s upcoming Highland Street location, there will be a few tables for diners but the main focus will be as a take-out location. 

Friends for Our Riverfront, a local group dedicated to protecting the city’s riverfront promenade for public use, is legally challenging the museum’s right to build at the Downtown site. 

KPMG, Tioga Environmental Consultants and Red Door Wealth Management announce new additions.

Historical data from MLGW shows the worst storms in its history, based on the number of customers who lost power. More than a third of those happened in the past year and half. 

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