Workers with Structural Waterproofing and Restoration out of Little Rock repair windows on the Raymond James building in March. The building's landlord has announced a $3 million upgrade to the elevators that have been an issue for the building's anchor tenant.

Raymond James Tower elevators getting ‘highest upgrade’

Landlord of Downtown's Raymond James Tower announced a $3 million upgrade to the elevators that have been an issue for the building's anchor tenant.

By Tom Bailey April 03, 2019

Memphis Grizzlies

Road Recap: Turner has 2nd triple-double, Blazers beat Grizzlies 116-89

Evan Turner had 13 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists off the bench for his second consecutive triple-double and the Portland Trail Blazers reached 50 wins this season with a 116-89 victory over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

By The Associated Press April 04, 2019

Shelby County

Lamar gets into race for Shelby County Democratic Party chair

The Democratic state Representative got into the race just before a Wednesday deadline for nominations as another contender dropped out and a contender who stayed in the race faces questions about a suspended law license. The party's grass roots council makes its decision Saturday.

By Bill Dries April 03, 2019

Transportation & Logistics

Memphis-Cancun nonstop returns in May for summer vacation season

Vacation Express brings its Memphis-Cancun nonstop back for the 2019 summer vacation season starting in May. Flights leave Memphis International Airport on Saturday mornings and return on Friday nights.

By Wayne Risher April 03, 2019

Transportation & Logistics

E-commerce powers rising brand value for FedEx, UPS, study says

A consultant that places values on commercial brands picked four Memphis companies and nine in Tennessee for its ranking of 500 most valuable brands. FedEx was No. 34.

By Wayne Risher April 03, 2019

Metro

Daily Briefs

Indigo Agriculture files permit for renovation of new Downtown headquarters
Shelby County Schools files $2.8M permit for office renovation
Public open house set before LDS temple rededication

By The Daily Memphian Staff April 03, 2019

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Wounded MPD officer released from hospital

The Memphis police officer was reportedly shot after pulling over a white Nissan Maxima on Feb. 26.

By The Daily Memphian Staff March 02, 2026

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Memphis trucking leaders back Trump’s crackdown on unqualified drivers, say no impact here

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Anthony Edwards scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers, in the fourth quarter as the Wolves pulled away.

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