Federal judge orders halt on MSCS takeover
A federal judge has ordered Tennessee to halt its takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In the wake of that order, the state oversight board canceled its Wednesday afternoon meeting.
French logistics giant to buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion
FedEx Supply Chain will be sold to CMA CGM Group, a French-based shipping and logistics company, pending regulatory approvals.
MSCS forensic audit to include new TennCare review
Auditors reviewed three years of Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ finances and its current internal controls, prompted by lawmakers’ request for an audit in 2025. A final report is expected July 8.
201 Poplar goes back to work
The Walter L. Bailey Criminal Justice Center reopened Wednesday, July 1, after a two-day shutdown by a Health Department order after a water main burst and flooded the lower level. 201 Poplar reopening Wednesday but long-term questions remainRelated content:
MPD chief dismissed from Tyré Nichols civil lawsuit
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis’ dismissal could get the civil case against the City of Memphis, which has dragged on for more than three years, moving again.
State opens applications for 2 new divisions of Shelby County Criminal Court
The new law came after the county lost two judicial seats in 2024, one in Shelby County Criminal Court and a second in Shelby County Circuit Court.
TCAP 2026: These 6 charts show how Memphis-area students stack up
Compare scores on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program tests by subject and student group for districts in Memphis and Shelby County.
Shooting, grooming and booking: New laws that take effect July 1 in Tennessee
Here’s a look at some new state laws that may have slipped under the radar.
Incumbents qualify for November suburban election as newcomers emerge
Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant traded, Summer League preview
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the trade that sent Morant to Portland and set up for Summer League 2026.
Inked: Ross, Hibbett land at Memphis-area shopping center
Plus, local investors add to their retail holdings in Southeast Memphis, and a hotel near Wolfchase Galleria sold for $5.5 million.
Anti-AI show-and-tell is all about generating interest in ‘real artists’
“It just doesn’t make sense for people in a city where our water is being used up by the data center … to contribute to that,” said one of the hosts for Lamplighter Lounge’s first anti-AI show-and-tell.
Hill: Morant experience far from perfect, but truly unique
“It’s amazing the places that Ja Morant took Memphis. In fact, no player may be more responsible for providing such a sense of place.”
Former DeSoto County teacher sentenced for child pornography
A former DeSoto County teacher will serve nine years in prison for possessing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced Tuesday.
Job ready: Some Youth Villages students get hands-on with a forklift
A group of residents at Youth Villages received training and certification in forklift operations — preparation for a potential career.
Five local players named to TSWA all-state softball team
Daily Memphian softball player of the year Lanie Howe leads the local contingent named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state team.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Prospective jurors on jury duty are celebrating.” — Al Montgomery about 201 Poplar courts closed for ‘imminent health hazard’
“Elections have consequences for Shelby County.” — Keith Jones about County Commission passes budget with new property tax rate
“I vacationed in Vicksburg last year, and it appeared to me that Mississippi has more of a problem with people moving out than with people moving in. They didn’t even have a movie theater.” — Larry Pelton about A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi
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Redbirds recap: Memphis takes first game of series against Charlotte
Memphis got back in the win column Tuesday night at AutoZone Park with a 10-5 victory over the Charlotte Knights.
Sudoku: July 1
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Daily WordRow: July 1
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Juneteenth joy
Today’s puzzle shows the crowds at the National Civil Rights Museum’s Juneteenth celebration, taken by Mark Weber.
Metro
More funding needed for MATA, transit advocates say
The declining Memphis transit system received more than $30 million in funding in the city’s recently approved budget. That’s more than it got last year. But MATA supporters say it’s not enough.
Arts & Culture Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area
Shelby County County Commission passes budget with new property tax rate
Midtown Overton Park Conservancy charts future for the ‘people’s park’
Metro Daily Memphian wins first for investigative reporting in state press awards
Business
Memphis hotel joins worldwide group of luxury destinations
A luxury hotel Downtown is the first West Tennessee hotel to join an international network of boutique hotels.
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Premium Financial Services Memphis startup redefining crowdfunding as ‘crowd-saving’
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Sports
Herrington: In Morant trade, a chance for player, team to finally move on
Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant needed a fresh start. Now they both have it.Related content:
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Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: A Little League team raised $50,000 for St. Jude. And the story gets even better.
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Food
Mix and Matcha: Ouri expands to two carts with more plans in the works
Cameron Park is a native Memphian, but her matcha journey — and her business — began in Seoul, South Korea, where she was an exchange student for four years on and off.
Premium Food Just in time for the World Cup, a British pub opens
Suburbs
Latest ‘American Idol’ winner coming to Bartlett
Hannah Harper, a Missouri native, won season 24 of “American Idol” earlier this year, in part due to her original song, “String Cheese.”
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Arts & Culture
Ardent’s legal fight is a broken record
Those involved in the legal drama surrounding Ardent Studios have been involved in past lawsuits that echo some of the current claims, documents show.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Elvis Presley lives! Or his sign does, anyway.
Opinion
Herrington: In Morant trade, a chance for player, team to finally move on
Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant needed a fresh start. Now they both have it.Related content:
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Who’s on the Grizz’s new menu
Three of the Memphis Grizzlies’ newest players have nicknames that refer to food, which could provide an easy opportunity for a Grizzlies meal deal at FedExForum. But what will it mean for the team’s standings?