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.

Robert Fogelman was devoted to numerous civic causes, particularly providing support to the University of Memphis.

Stanford freshman enters major on a five-tournament winning streak.

Monogram now operates 10 food manufacturing facilities in six states and employs more than 3,000.

Shelby County teams and individuals brought home several championships in 2021.

Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago continue their quest with two World Cup qualifiers each in the next week.

We’ll start swapping recipes later this month; Agricenter has opened for the season and Memphis lost a favorite son over the holiday weekend with the death of Phil Bryant.