St. Jude CEO stepping down
Dr. James Downing is leaving as president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a post he has held since 2014.
Dr. James Downing is leaving as president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a post he has held since 2014.
The logistics provider has been cutting its Memphis operations since 2024.
Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa, De La Soul, Ice Cube, Phantogram, T-Pain, St. Vincent and Wale are among the acts scheduled.
Increases in pickup fees for taxis and rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft begin April 1.
For the second time in four years, the state mandated an appeals allowance that was too high, according to the county assessor’s office. This means the property tax rate has to come down.
May ballot races thick and thin develop ahead of Thursday’s noon deadline, with a warning a final list could take a while.
Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill that is meant to help patients who may not live near a pharmacy with their birth control.
A Denver-based Western-apparel company bought a Southeast Memphis property for its U.S. distribution center.
As the Memphis Grizzlies shift to a rebuild, fans have a lot of questions about the franchise’s direction. Related content:
Derrick Bolden will be looking to improve on last year’s third-place finish. In Class AA, keep an eye on Collierville’s Devin Corbin.
In this week’s To-Do List, celebrate Lunar New Year at the Brooks, read about wrasslin’ at Novel and celebrate Afro-Latino Week all over town.
Every spoonful contains pieces of freshly diced avocado, tomatoes, shredded chicken, tortillas and melty cheese in a richly hued chicken broth.
The Daily Memphian is hosting its Women & Business Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road, featuring Gina Neely, Karen Carrier and Shannon Briggs as guest speakers.
The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County board OK’d Port of Memphis jurisdiction, a new PILOT program and a small business loan.
For one night a month, Bar Limina will be serving craft cocktails at the nearby Sheet Cake Gallery.
It will be a couple more weeks before the Grizzlies reassess Ja Morant’s left elbow sprain.
The former star quarterback led the Golden Wildcats to a state championship in 1996. Also, Ed Murphey Classic is hosting a track and field coaches clinic Sunday at Southwind High.
“Can’t wait to visit a new business hiring Memphians.” — Thomas Jones about Cheers at last: The Station opens following court battles and delays
“So he’ll be injured and unavailable in the game for 75% of the games played online, too?” — Galen Goeet about Ja Morant included in latest NBA-licensed video game
“So they keep $13 million for a year. ... I’m sure they put it in an interest-bearing account.” — Ken Carter about County property-tax rate could go down
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“Historian Kyle Harper is coming to the University of Memphis to ask a chilling question: are we, like the Romans, on the cusp of societal collapse — or even mass extinction?”
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Memphian Kenneth Walker III holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX and was taken by Scott Strazzante.
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Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, died Tuesday. He was a frequent presence in Memphis’ political life and transformation from 1968 on.
The Station, a new East Memphis liquor store beset by controversy, finally fully opened Tuesday with a selection of more than 20,000 types of liquor, wine and beer.
The South Gibson coach Ben Johnson posted a 29-19 record throughout four seasons and led the Hornets to the Class 4A playoffs each year.
Less than a month shy of its fifth business anniversary, the Downtown Memphis restaurant has announced its permanent closure.
At a public hearing in Southaven, hundreds aired concerns about air quality, loud noise and overall health impacts of 41 natural gas turbines proposed for the xAI data center.
From Shakespeare to show tunes, February theater has something for everyone.
“The impact of colorectal cancer is exacerbated for Black Tennesseans and people in rural areas who face even more challenges to getting screened and treated.”
These days, the former Oak Court Mall site is home to wrecking balls and demolition equipment as the land is being prepared for its next life.