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After former Landers Center Executive Director Todd Mastry was fired in January of 2025, he filed a federal suit against DeSoto County and the county's Convention and Visitors Bureau for wrongful termination.  Mastry claims he was fired because members of the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors wanted him to stop booking Black artists and he refused to do so.  Last month, DeSoto County and the CVB asked the court to dismiss Mastry's case. In doing so, Mastry's attorneys filed a number of documents why the case shouldn't be dismissed, including statements from former CVB members who said they were appointed, and in some cases later replaced, solely to terminate Mastry.  North Mississippi reporter Aarron Fleming is here today to talk about what exactly we have learned from these newly filed documents.  Plus: Detainees sue Shelby County over extreme heat, broken fire alarms and raw sewage at 201 Poplar Knowledge Bowl is placed on hiatus after nearly four decades Halcyon Bakery aims to elevate Memphis' pastry scene FedEx raises rural delivery fees amid an intensifying parcel competition Young musicians will jazz up a Downtown brunch Memphis library's book sale returns without a longtime partner Full funding for the Imagination Library would double Shelby County's reach  

When new Shelby County clerk La Sonya Hall got to her office on Sept. 1, she was greeted with 34 crates of unprocessed car title and registration packets. Separately, days into the new Shelby County Commission's four-year term, two commissioners have been formally charged with crimes. A third is under review because of a 2025 Memphis City Council grant her nonprofit received.  Today we're joined by longtime political reporter Bill Dries to talk about all of these strange cases and how they impact the elected officials, the bodies on which they serve and the electorate.  Plus: Regional One has committed to a $1B new hospital with no plan to pay for it Pipkin could go pickleball An interim state rep. calls off his write-in campaign for his late father's seat Mayo Clinic Labs is investing more than $30M and adding 234 jobs in Southaven Three are being investigated after the death of a 6-year-old left on a daycare bus Dutch Bros Coffee could open in Cordova Little Petals is to open in Raleigh

Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is back with us today to talk about the week ahead. Plus: SW Memphis residents react to SpaceXAI Cleaner streets aim to boost Downtown's appeal The Memphis Zoo is finding out which animals roam the city alongside us A county commissioner is jailed the day as the first commission meeting Wahlburgers takes over Pyramid dining options A French restaurant is set to open on Collierville Square There is a new way to Grizzlies basketball

Today, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us to help us decide what we should do this weekend.  Plus: A former Tiger's case is dismissed and will not impact Memphis Twin Sumatran tiger cubs are born at the Memphis Zoo The city calls off an extension of a road into Pidgeon Industrial Park for now August home sales decrease while prices increase DeSoto deputies face a civil trial date for a 2024 shooting

Our friends at the Mississippi River Basin Ag and Water desk recently produced a story about the growing bear populations in Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee — and how experts expect the bears to soon recolonize Middle and West Tennessee. The Ag and Water desk had art for the story, but when we ran it, Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip stepped in with more images of his own. He's here today to talk about his experience shooting bears, bees, birds of prey and other wildlife. Plus: The new clerk says Wanda Halbert left behind a car title backlog How Mid-South weather could be affected this winter Arlington raises the solid waste rate and eyes a wastewater treatment facility expansion Shelby County suburbs see a rising demand for hotels amid a population growth Lakeland evaluates its flock-camera usage Chili's partners with St. Jude and gives $150 million for a new clinical center

Today, Steve Bohnel is here to talk about the state of the MATA system, including its new board and the trolley system, and where it hopes to go.  Plus: The Orange Mound land trust breaks ground on the first of a dozen new homes Tennessee's funding of special education pre-k programs A school board candidate settles a lawsuit with Germantown Trucking, transportation and warehouse hires are accelerating and driving up numbers in Memphis Federal prosecutors talk about their strategy in racketeering cases targeting street gangs Memphis interior designers reunite to launch a studio Ed Scott says the first Tigers home game fell short amid parking and concession issues

The big news this week is probably the 90th anniversary of the Overton Park Shell and the four days of concerts that are planned to celebrate it. We've also got the Southern Heritage Classic coming into town this upcoming weekend, an airport hotel under consideration, a burned-out gas station getting under construction and the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the twin towers attack.  Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us to set up the week ahead.  Plus: The Collierville chief's resignation followed years of complaints in the fire department An autopsy revealed a Task Force agent's bullet killed a Memphis man in May Idlewild Elementary parents created a 'bike bus' Activists protest harsh conditions in a detention facility while ICE denies the claim Germantown's TraVure development will soon add a new office and retail building The Visible Music College building has been purchased A Millington mobile-home park sells for almost $16M

It's a weekend for some very high-profile and big-dollar openings. Bianca Phillips is here to talk about it all. Plus: Tennessee Highway Patrol and TBI played a key role in a Memphis ICE raid Freedom Award honors civil rights leaders across generations A Memphis plant invests $35M to create 20 jobs MATA unveils new buses A date is set for Poplar and Highland gas station construction Hernando passes a budget and then un-pases it after pushback

Earlier this year, 5C Data Centers bought the former Fred's Inc. headquarters at 4300 Getwell Road for $25 million. 5C is now operating in 200,000 square feet of the more than 1 million-square-foot former Fred's space. That means that 5C has plenty of room to expand. Today, business reporter Andy Ashby joins us to talk about Fred's, 5C and both distribution and data centers.   Plus: SpaceXAI is planning a data center on land bought from Southaven Central library's long-stalled escalators are back in motion Saffron Coffee Co. opens on Park A developer sues Collierville over a road Olive Branch mayor decides to not lower flags for Dolly Parton  

After a coaching change last December and 71 new players on the roster, the Charles Huff era of Memphis Tigers football began last weekend with a 27-21 victory over UNLV in Las Vegas. The Daily Memphian's Tigers sports reporter Frank Bonner is here to talk about the game, what it could mean for the rest of the season and some very recent changes to the stadium's party patio.  Plus: MLGW says storm damage could cost $18M MPD arrests a new suspect in the OUTMemphis shooting What happens now after FedEx received $800M in tariff refunds The Quail Ridge Golf Course will reopen on Labor Day Weekend Bass Pro Shops is closing the Macon Road store next month A new Memphis data center shuns tax incentives

Last month, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and District Attorney General Steve Mulroy announced the purchase of four new rapid DNA machines, giving local law enforcement the ability to turn DNA test results around in 90 minutes. Today, reporter Brandon LaGrone is here to talk about what this means for Memphis and Shelby County.  Plus: An ICE raid detains 100 in Memphis and draws community backlash SpaceXAI removes 11 controversial turbines from Southaven Marine biologists at U of M are studying oysters and algae to keep humans well An art therapy program helps juveniles make and break patterns U of M opens the $57M Victory Park Hive Bagel and Deli's East Memphis location opens The Grizzlies return to Campbell Clinic as the team medical provider and partner

A very local holiday anchors this week but there's plenty of other happenings coming up. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is here today and we set up the week.  Plus: The daycare owner in a bus death runs 6 other Memphis-area centers 5C Group is turning old Fred's real estate into new tech Comedy pops up at Flyway Brewing Lee Harris exits county government with a new job at Ole Miss An autopsy reveals that a man killed by the National Guard was shot in the back Grinder, Taber & Grinder is expanding its East Memphis HQ 6 disabled MSCS students land internships at Memphis' Amazon center

It's a weekend for nostalgia. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is here to talk about all the fun. Plus: Flip Side now has liquor St. Jude plans a $41M data center expansion A local nonprofit gets $2M for suicide prevention A former airport-area Holiday Inn will be renovated and reopened

Poplar Avenue and Highland Street has been a landmark corner for years, in part due to Poplar Plaza's second-floor exterior facade. Now the owners of Poplar Plaza are taking a new strategy with leasing for the shopping center, something they are calling dwell time.  Commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby is here to talk about what exactly they are trying to do and why. Plus: Meta reaches a $17B settlement with states in a landmark trial over teen social media addiction The University of Memphis establishes an institute for articifial intelligence and the law The second ouster attempt of Wanda Halbert is near dismissal DNA results from crime scenes could soon be returned in as little as 90 minutes in Shelby County  Some local restaurants lose $20K due to power outages Houston High and Germantown Athletic Club updates secure money

More than two weeks ago, then-Collierville Fire Chief John Selberg was placed on administrative leave. Fire department staffers were told of the change by assistant fire chief Mark Carter, who was appointed interim chief. But details were scant.  Suburbs reporter Abigail Warren has been following this story for us, and today she's here to talk about what might happen now.  Plus: Chick-fil-A is a step closer to a new restaurant The County Commission ends the term with a cap on school-takeover legal fees Kustoff agrees to co-sponsor a breast cancer bill A medical examiner's report says Brandon Clarke may have had a history of drug use and stints in rehab Legal fees mount in the MSCS takeover lawsuit

Two weeks ago, a non-verbal autistic first grader died after being left in a Cordova daycare van. Kid University was supposed to drop six-year-old Winter Jones off at Macon-Hall Elementary for school that morning. Instead, she was found hours later and rushed to an area hospital, but she did not survive.  Today, longtime reporter Jody Callahan is here to talk about Jones' death and the processes the state has put in place to keep kids safe.  Plus: Selberg says retirement came as a shock National Civil Rights Museum launches voter turnout push A $10 million renovation is planned for the Millington Family YMCA Baron Von Opperbean weathers HVAC problems to draw more than 10k people The TVA Board of Directors approves a new rate class for data centers   

The University of Memphis football team will play its season opener Saturday against UNLV. But, before that, eight of the 13 Shelby County Commissioners will have their last meeting before rolling off the board.  Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is here today as we talk about all of that and tee up the week.  Plus: Saturday's storm wreaked havoc on the MLGW system A Cordova shopping center sells with plans to add to the neighborhood's growing Asian hub Poplar Plaza is looking for people who want to hang out A 3-day Memphis Jazz Festival is coming this fall A new sports store located in the 'mecca of baseball' hopes to cash in Fogelman Properties adds to its Texas holdings Brookhaven Pub & Grill reveals a facelift

If it's Friday, it's time to tune in for chitchat about local Memphis events. Bianca Phillips is here to talk all about it. Plus: The Wolf River Greenway could be completed in 2031 Local medical providers say new federal vaccine guidelines won't change missions Ramblin' Joe's expands to Germantown

Earlier this week, Malco Theatres quietly announced that it would soon offer haptic and motion seats to two area theaters. Today, The Daily Memphian's arts and culture editor Elle Perry is here to talk about this moving development. Plus: A corrections deputy is found guilty in Gershun Freeman's death Data centers could soon pay the full cost of power infrastructure A piece of the Grizzlies funding moves forward St. Jude announces a new CEO Olive Branch restricts data centers A council committee passes a data center pause

When Tennessee voters go to the polls during the primaries, they are asked which ballot they want: Republican, Democrat or general. That is the moment they declare their political party, not when they register to vote. Which means, hypothetically, Tennessee voters can declare a different political party during every primary election, should they want to do so.    But Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn recently tweeted, in all caps no less, that the state should close its primaries, forcing voters to choose their affiliation when they register. Bill Dries joins us today to talk about what it's all about as well as some of the political strategy that can come into crossover voting.  Plus: A father is arrested after a 5-year-old accidentally kills himself A childcare center where staff failures led to a 6-year-old girl's death permanently closes A run of bad luck hits Biscuits & Jams Maru Handroll is going next level Homicides are down 44.5% in Memphis as the police chief credits new strategies An owner files to evict a disruptive Midtown tenant

In early July, the new director of the Memphis Public Libraries announced the City of Memphis' library system would no longer partner with Friends of the Library, a local fundraising group. Business reporter Noah McLane joins us today to talk about how the 60-year partnership came undone.  Plus: Four Memphis attorneys are nominated for two new Criminal Court judicial positions Motion pictures are getting motion seating Baptist buys an East Memphis hotel Raymond James seeks $13M from the former landlord Governor Lee and elected officials attend the Veterans Village grand opening in Memphis

Civic engagement is the watchword this week. Two members of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners are inviting up to 25 people to join a virtual conversation with them as they leave office.  This week will also see an update on the Wolf River Greenway, the brand new airport board meeting and the qualifiying deadline for the upcoming Nov. 3 election. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is out today so longtime reporter Bill Dries joins us to talk all about it.  Plus: The longest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens in set to retire Blackburn wants to close Tennessee's primaries A judge denies an attempt to strike down a DeSoto subdistrict The City of Memphis and Friends of the Library are at a standstill about who controls $800k  

This weekend's for the theater kids. John Legend is coming to town, you can watch a movie in a swimming pool or meet a new partner at Novel. Arts and culture editor Elle Perry joins us today to talk about all the fun.  Plus: Collierville breaks ground on the library's new $12M chapter The First Horizon Foundation donates $5M for a new UTHSC project The Grizzlies will return to a MLK Day slate in 2027

The University of Memphis Tigers will play their first home game in September in the renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The $227 million construction project isn't yet finished, but Tigers fans got their first look at the renovation last week. Today, Frank Bonner is here to talk about what fans think of the construction project -- and what it means for conference realignment and Memphis' concert calendar.  Plus: A DeSoto County senator proposes an anti-Sharia law bill package Bob McEniry shows confidence in CBU with a $6.2 million donation Commissioner Erika Sugarmon has been charged with vandalism Memphis International Airport is officially renamed after Fred Smith A meeting is set to decide on the Collierville fire chief's fate

Last year, the Mississippi state legislature created a new Circuit Court and a Chancery Court judge in DeSoto County. But, in doing so, lawmakers said that only a small section of county voters could elect the two new judges for those courts. DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster argued the move was unfair — and racially motivated — and is now suing the state to eliminate the newly created subdistrict. A federal judge heard arguments in the case last week and will soon decide whether the new courts will be allowed to stand as is — just weeks before voting starts in Mississippi for the 2026 general elections. North Mississippi reporter Aarron Fleming joins us today to talk us through the issues in the case and how it could impact the Mississippi's governor's race.  Plus: Prince Mongo dies after a fall at his East Memphis home Drawing the line on crossover voting becomes an issue Germantown approves Goodwin Farms changes A fatal shootout leaves a family grieving The County Commission tries one last time on a new-jail study Jojo's Espresso plans a third area location

In January 2024, the Exxon Hop-In at the corner of Poplar Avenue and Highland Street caught fire. The location had been home to a filling station since the 1930s. In 2024, people expected that, even after the fire, the gas station would be rebuilt. But here we are two and a half years later, and nothing is happening at the site. It's still vacant and it still is surrounded in construction fencing. Reporter Andy Ashby joins us today to talk about what's going on at the site and use it as a case study for other redevelopment.  Plus: Memphis basketball announces the nonconference schedule An indicted Millington police officer has been fired for falsifying timesheets Boss Lady Pickles gets a chance at Cordelia's The former Cascades developer owes millions in unpaid loans

It's all in the hips this week as we prepare for two very Memphis, but very disparate summer traditions.  It's both golf tournament week and Elvis week. Choose one or the other or both, and prepare for Memphis to show you something special.  Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us to talk about those events as well as Ikea asking this week to change the name of one Memphis street. 

If you like off-the-beaten path type of events, you will love what's going on this weekend. This off-the-beaten-path weekend will take you on a foam run, through the lion's gate portal and into a brewery book fair. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about those events and more fun you might want to get into this weekend.

At the very end of July, Memphis Light, Gas and Water revealed it had been asked to study what would happen if a new user wanted to connect to the grid and use up to 300 megawatts of electricity.  Though no one said what might need to use that much electricity, the request came from an investor that owns 575 acres of vacant land in Pidgeon Industrial Park.  That same investor was highly involved in bringing xAI's initial facility to the Mid-South.  Today, Sam Hardiman joins us to talk about what might be planned for that parcel of industrial land, a discussion on data centers and what's the latest from SpaceXAI.

In May, a shooting at OUTMemphis left two victims in critical condition. A day later, police arrested a transgender woman known as Jewel.  However, Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said last week that police had arrested the wrong person after witnesses misidentified the shooter.  Today, reporter Jody Callahan is here to discuss this story and how it all happened. Plus, how the mistake came to light.

Every year, The Orpheum Theatre brings about seven Broadway shows to Memphis. They might be comedies, dramas, musicals.  But they aren't just the shows that are on tour that year. The  Orpheum shows are carefully selected for Memphis by Orpheum President and CEO Brett Batterson.  In fact, for the upcoming season, which starts in September, the Orpheum is staging two non-musical plays in Memphis — for the first time in nearly 30 years.  So how does Batterson decide what he'll bring to Memphis?  Today we're joined by reporter John Klyce, who recently answered this very question.

Election Day is Thursday, and you've probably heard us say it a million times, but we have lots of free resources to study up on before you go to the polls. Holly Whitfield gives you our election coverage rundown. Plus: District Attorney Steve Mulroy warns about misleading endorsement ballots Memphis Escape Rooms expands to Bartlett International Paper beats profit expectations SpaceXAI has built another Memphis data center

It's hot, hot, hot, so do Fido a solid this weekend, and take him to a pool party.  On today's AM/DM podcast, Kelsey Bowen and Bianca Phillips go to the dogs. They talk about Streetdog Foundation's Summer Splash — essentially a pool party for dogs — and, of course, they talk about their own dogs, Margot, Tater and Ella. They've also got a rundown of events for humans — all of them indoors and out of the heat. Plus: UTHSC and others expand community health hubs with a $4M investment] Collierville is tapping the brakes on e-bike use Dave's Hot Chicken plans to open in Poplar Plaza

In early 2024, after months of rumors about it, an outdoor entertainment project was announced for Bartlett.  Called The Ramble on Summer, it was going to be located at the former Bartlett Nursery site and patterned after Memphis' Loflin Yard or Railgarten.   It's now mid-2026, and the project is moving forward. But it's doing so with newly disclosed investors. Adding to all of this, one of the same people behind The Ramble also opened Ragin' Cajun Seafood and Po'Boys — and its future is far from clear.  Joining us today is suburbs reporter Michael Waddell to talk about where both developments stand.  Plus: FedEx is laying off nearly 150 workers in the St. Louis area Fourth of July crowds boost Downtown businesses and hotels Cheffie's is closing the Collierville cafe A community health hub opens in Raleigh Barefoot Bride is returning to it roots A Utah company buys Collierville land near the Mike Rose Soccer Complex

A new seafood restaurant slated for the former Fancy's space Downtown.  A bagel shop opening a new location seven times as big as its first. A Memphis couple pivoting back to dips after a restaurant fire.  And a restaurant with a "lights on but no one's home" vibe that finally opens with a menu and staff.  Those are all recent storylines from the Memphis food scene, and reporter Sophia Surrett is here to talk about them all in another restaurant roundup.  Plus: A family alleges that officers left a Shelby County inmate to die The Germantown mayoral race may be contested A robot helps with knee surgery at Saint Francis Hospital The Commission approves $125M in loans for the county The Memphis Zoo receives a big donation from the family of Fred Smith Tate Reeves appoints a DeSoto County judge to the state Supreme Court

Earlier this month, The Daily Memphian's Samuel Hardiman broke the news that the City of Memphis was investigating potential ethics violations. Two City Council members and a City Council staffer were said to be involved, but details about that involvement were scant. Today, Samuel Hardiman is back for part two of our discussion into what we know, what we don't and what this all means, including some of the fallout. Plus: Rodney Baber Park is back on solid ground after years of flooding The historic Daisy Theater begins renovations after a 2025 fire Grant & Co. moves ahead on the 300-unit Levee apartments in Cordova Tower Garden is growing by helping teachers plant roots  

This week sees International Paper holding its second-quarter earnings call, and they should have lots to talk about. We'll also have the Shelby County Board of Commissioners meeting, Ducks Unlimited's annual expo and Sun of a Vegan closing. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is here to tell us all about it. Plus: Mid-South Immigration Advocates is set to close after federal funds cease The first half of 2026 sees a continued decline in crime Democrats in Shelby County are voting early in higher numbers compared to 2022 Roundup at Arkabutla Lake concerns DeSoto County residents Contemporary Media joins a Seattle-based media network A Singapore-based company buys North Memphis warehouses from Cargill

If you've been wanting to bust a move, or just plie a little bit, this is the weekend to do it. Bianca Phillips is here to talk about it all.  Plus: A federal panel denies an injunction in the combined case against TN's new congressional maps A new bakery Downtown opens in a local restaurant The health department reports there are 11 cases of cyclosporiasis in Shelby County A new historic marker honors Tom Lee and his Klondike community Hardee's is down to one Memphis location  Southaven bans broken blinds

Earlier this month, The Daily Memphian's Sam Hardiman broke the news that the City of Memphis was investigating potential ethics violations. Two City Council members and a City Council staffer were said to be involved, but details about that involvement were scant.  Today, Hardiman is here for part one of our discussion into what we know, what we don't and what this all means.  Plus: GG Jackson is now the longest-tenured Grizzly No charges are filed against the DEA officer in the first Task Force shooting A measles case is reported in Shelby County The City Council rules that The Station can stay open

The state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools has garnered a lot of attention over the past two years. But, due to a new state law this year, the state is also taking over a few other boards. Namely, the boards of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Nashville International Airport and Memphis International Airport. In the Bluff City, the change has largely been met with a shrug. But that's not the case in Nashville.  Today, we're joined by Steve Bohnel to talk about what this means for the airport moving forward and why locals in Memphis and Nashville may have reacted differently.  Plus: The city discusses how to spend $3.3M in tax money collected from SpaceXAI The future of the Grizzlies franchise came into picture at summer league Kiddie Academy in Arlington is expected to get a renovation and a new building CodeCrew receives $1M from Anthropic to build a national tech HQ in North Memphis The U of M Public Safety Institute spearheads a plan to address domestic violence Germantown steps up with a trail upgrade for runners, walkers and cyclists Tennessee partners with Youth Villages to provide support for families after a crisis

In the past year, LeMoyne-Owen College has quietly grown its property holdings from 17 to 20 acres. While that might not sound like much, it's an almost 18% increase in the size of the campus. As they often do, the property transactions point to a larger transformation. In LeMoyne-Owen's case, that includes growing enrollment, adding more classroom space and even rebranding.  Today, real estate reporter Andy Ashby joins us to talk about it.  Plus: More than 9,000 cast early and absentee ballots in the first two days of early voting Businesses scramble to adjust as a $6M makeover closes Front Street Hive East Memphis is to open by late August with more than bagels There are ways MSCS may improve if the Tennessee takeover succeeds

This week serves up a new tennis tournament, a final football game and an area of Downtown drivers may want to avoid ... until September. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is here to tell us all about it.  Plus: A new state law affects who selects members for the Memphis airport board Collierville approves plans for a new Chick-fil-A International Paper closes a plant in Texas Mississippi lawmakers pass a sweeping youth court reform package Local investors buy a Midtown apartment tower for $1.25M

This weekend starts with the very fun business of early voting. And it ends with a World Cup Watch Party. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us to talk about what we could do this weekend.  Plus: The Racquet Club property sold for almost $9M The Downtown DoubleTree PILOT gets a green light Bartlett appoints a voting member to the MLGW board

Early voting starts tomorrow for the Aug. 6 Shelby County general election. But the ballot also includes the state and federal primaries for the Nov. 3 election. It's a big ballot, and the Shelby County Election Commission has already made a mistake with some of the absentee ballots. The Daily Memphian will also be offering free election coverage starting today and continuing through Friday, Aug. 7. To talk us through it all is longtime political reporter Bill Dries.  Plus: First Horizon reports better-than-expected second quarter results 'One-stop shop' for eye care will help homeless Memphians frame their future The Council chair allegedly pushed staff for donations It could soon be more difficult to build data centers in Olive Branch El Agave brings new life into the former San Diego Cantina

The Memphis Fire Department has a new way to handle emergency medical services: On a bike. Today on the show, we've got Wallis Rogin, one of our summer interns, to tell us all about it.  Plus: Tiger softball signee Tatum Bittick's social media stardom landed her an invite to Streamer University St. Jude is researching HIV treatment for people 16 and up A Collierville representative is returning to the MLGW board A local restaurateur is to open a seafood restaurant in the former Fancy's space Fogelman Properties is in expansion mode

Last month, the Memphis City Council approved $5 million towards emergency repairs for AutoZone Park. But the park still needs about $35 million in deferred maintenance on top of the $5 million that's already been approved.  Today, deputy sports editor Tim Buckley is here to talk about the needed repairs, what the team's president and general manager said about the park and what the modern baseball fan wants in a ballpark experience.  Plus: The City of Memphis is investigating two council members DeBerry clashes with MICAH on the Memphis Safe Task Force Hundreds of absentee ballots lack some judicial races and charter questions A new Midtown bicycle shop gears up for business The tallest tower in East Memphis is for sale Memphis Public Libraries' book sales and used-book storefront is closed until further notice

Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is here to help us set up the week.  Plus: Germantown residents are changing their trash service with a higher-priced contract Regional One Health is laying off more than 100 The In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis is delayed The Greater Memphis chamber launches the search for a new leader

Bianca Phillips is here to talk all about what we could do this weekend. There's an artist talk with Catherine Erb, who takes photographs of fireworks mid-explosion, and an art show from three students who are hoping to raise enough money to do a study abroad program in Florence, Italy.  The Ed Murphey Classic pole vaults back into town and onto Beale Street and a bunch of modern knights hit Growlers for a sword fight.  Plus: The DeSoto DA asks the court to throw out a suit over a 'pedophile sympathizer' comment A North Memphis manufactured home park wins approval despite flooding concerns Sales tax holidays are coming to Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas A DEA agent shot and killed a person in an East Memphis hotel IKEA attempts to change a street name in Cordova Auditors find that the bulk of suspected abuse at MSCS is tied to a custodial contract Watch The AM/DM Interview.

Restaurant names aren't always the easiest to pronounce. Ouri Matcha, Cocozza Italian American, Lao Sze Chuan and Ciao Bella have all been butchered a time or two.  Today, we're joined by Holly Whitfield, host of our Sound Bites podcast, and food writer Sophia Surrett to learn how to say the names of some of our favorite restaurants.  Plus: The US attorney's office appeals the former Evolve CEO's sentencing in child sexual abuse cases An East Memphis gynecologist is sentenced to 20 years for fraud A developer sues the proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner Type O blood donations are needed during shortage The Millington police chief is retiring Tous les Jours is headed to the Square A new grocery is coming to Uptown

For 17 years, some of the world's most historic images have found their way to a Memphis warehouse, where a local business scans and digitizes them. The company, Historic Images, has digitized more than 12 million images, including pictures of Tom Lee, Jimi Hendrix, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Bruce Springsteen. Today, business reporter Noah McLane is here to tell us more about Historic Images and how the business works.  Plus: Staff warns that a heat crisis is unfolding at the Shelby County jail The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of the video Professional hockey is returning to the Mid-South Project Transition plans to build homes for transitional living in Southeast Memphis using intermodal containers Collierville-based Forever Young Veterans will dissolve A former HIckory Hill restaurant is to become a medical clinic