Germantown basket case: Six-hole disc golf pitch is a tricky toss
A resident of Germantown Station would like to add a few disc golf holes to the neighborhood’s park to encourage families to try the sport. But the pitch lands in limbo.
Wanda Halbert seeks recount in primary loss
Halbert lost the Democratic primary for Criminal Court Clerk on the May 5 ballot by 126 votes to state Rep. Joe Towns Jr.
Arlington passes ‘very tight budget’ and dodges raising property tax rate
Arlington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved its annual budget, and cuts enabled the town to maintain its $1.13 property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
Opinion: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
Carla Thomas and Stan Bell are among the legendary artists who will be honored at the DOWD Awards ceremony Thursday at the National Civil Rights Museum. The event is free to attend with an RSVP at DOWD.WYXR.org.
County delays $18M lawsuit settlement as debate continues
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the county administration say they agree on dollar figures, but not a solution to the dispute.
Germantown’s Glasgow plan stuck in limbo amid FEMA delays
The government shutdown is partially responsible for delays at the country club.
Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case
Allen entered a guilty plea in Poinsett County Circuit Court on May 27.
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke with media members as the start of summer workouts approached. Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father saysRelated content:
DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator’ act
Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.
Grizzlies will host a 2026 NBA Draft party at FedExForum
The Memphis Grizzlies have scheduled a 2026 NBA Draft party for June 23 at FedExForum.
Daily Memphian postseason swimming awards: Athletes from Collierville, Houston made the biggest splashes
Ian Call and twins Eva and Roos Rottink ruled the pool in 2026.
The AM/DM podcast: Why would City Council chair want to split the IT department?
Sudoku: June 2
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Daily WordRow: June 2
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What Daily Memphians think*
“That was a beautiful property/parcel ‘back in the day’ It has been an overgrown eyesore for the past decade+. — I wish the current buyer all the best for his investment and the good of the city/neighborhood.” — Mike Todd about Long-vacant Holiday Inn, FedEx campus on Lamar gets new owner
“Better Asst. Coaches: More Memphis Players: Different Penny. All seem to point to way better season.” — Derrol Porter about Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
“The concept and results are amazing. Mr. Jin should be encouraged to expand the concept to 201 Poplar to unlock some of the steel doors of neurodivergent adults that reside there.” — Marcus Hopper about This Memphis teenager’s nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it’s just getting started.
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Daily Jigsaw: Master of the garden
Today’s puzzle is the tulips in full bloom at The Dixon Gallery and Gardens was taken by Ron Maxey.
Metro
Ask the Memphian: Do I have to pay a ticket from a traffic camera?
In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we delve into whether drivers really have to pay speeding tickets issued by traffic cameras.
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Business
Long-vacant Holiday Inn, FedEx campus on Lamar gets new owner
The property was well-maintained for years but started to decline after FedEx left. Weeds have grown around the property, and the air conditioning gave out years ago.
Premium Spirit of Memphis After 160 years, oldest law firm in Memphis was ‘left with no option’ but closure
Premium Transportation & Logistics AutoZone earnings climb as new mega-hub stores beat sales expectations
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Business Horseshoe Tunica operator closer to $17B merger
Sports
Herrington: My Memphis Grizzlies draft board for all three picks
Chris Herrington ranks different tiers of possible drafts for the Memphis Grizzlies, starting with Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
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Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
Premium Business In a Memphis market that spits out football franchises, Hound Dogs think they have a product that will work
Food
New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.
Premium Food Pie, oh pie! Longtime Tonica staffer starts new bakery
Suburbs
Shelby County suburbs are flush with sewer projects. Could it open the development floodgates?
With acres of land waiting for the necessary sewer amenities, could the wave of new development in northeast Shelby County start underground?
Premium Germantown Germantown residents relish living near horse show
Arts & Culture
This Memphis teenager’s nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it’s just getting started.
James Jin just graduated from high school, but already, his nonprofit, ArtFlow, is in more than 200 schools and community organizations across 10 countries. Here’s why he started it — and what he’ll do next.
Premium Business Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
Carla Thomas and Stan Bell are among the legendary artists who will be honored at the DOWD Awards ceremony Thursday at the National Civil Rights Museum. The event is free to attend with an RSVP at DOWD.WYXR.org.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Giddy-up and ring the bell
Here’s what’s ahead this week.