Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says
Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.
SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Former UTHSC chair sues school to get job back
Anne Zachry, former chair of the occupational therapy department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, filed a lawsuit Friday claiming that she never resigned and she wants her job back.
Lynn Fitch stops in Southaven, appeals to supporters in bid for governor
Mississippi attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Lynn Fitch branded herself as a Trump conservative in an appeal to about 50 supporters at a Mexican restaurant.
City leaders designate Aug. 7 to honor Memphis’ only HBCU
Shelby County and the City of Memphis have officially declared Aug. 7 as LeMoyne-Owen College Day.
UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
University of Tennessee Health Science Center officials have said the $350 million project is a transformational one that will grow the size of cohorts at the university and be a powerful recruitment tool.
Former St. Benedict standout promoted to the majors
The Minnesota Twins have called up a former Memphis-area shortstop.
Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
The No. 2 player in the world is returning to Memphis after electing to skip the FedEx St. Jude Championship last summer.
Indicted Millington police officer fired for falsifying timesheets
Millington police officer Bryan Childress fired after an investigation revealed he was filing false timesheets, pocketing nearly $3,000 by doing so.
American Conference opponents announced for Memphis basketball
The Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s basketball American Conference opponents were announced by the league on Friday.
Opinion: I wish the rest of America understood what I know about Memphis
“It takes living here to know the people. That’s what so many who dismiss Memphis never experience. They see headlines but never hospitality. They hear about violence but never generosity. They know the statistics but not our stories.”
Arts Beat: David Porter on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Kingfish at The MET
Plus, several artists with ties to the Memphis region are on former President Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist.
Bailey: Suburban elections lack intrigue of county general ballot
Drama evades most of the suburban races in Thursday’s ballot, but a Bartlett alderman continues to resurrect the idea of the suburbs separating from Shelby County.
Just 2 incumbents keep their seats in Shelby County judicial races
Just two incumbents won reelection in the six judicial races on Thursday’s ballot.
Memphian Jerri Green to meet Marsha Blackburn in race for Tennessee governor
The November general election matchup between Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green will end with voters electing the first woman to be governor of the state. Blackburn equates Democrats with communists in Memphis Election Day stopRelated content:
Mickell Lowery elected Shelby County mayor
Democrat Mickell Lowery will be the next mayor of Shelby County. What the early vote shows in Shelby County On Election Day, voters navigate heat and precinct changes across Shelby County Surge of voters bolsters afternoon Election Day turnout Voters make their way to polls in first 3 hours of Election DayRelated content:
Pearson takes 9th District Democratic nomination
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson capitalized on his nationwide fame and appeared ready to cruise to an easy victory in the Democratic primary.
Food Files: Interstate Bar-B-Que sold, Majestic Grille plans on 10 more years
The Majestic Grille is committing to another decade Downtown, and Interstate’s original location has been sold to another barbecue purveyor.
Buckner beats Less in Shelby County Sheriff’s race
Democratic candidate Anthony Bucker claims victory in the race for Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Brent Taylor wins Republican nomination for 9th District, will face Pearson
State Sen. Brent Taylor continued his political ascendance Thursday night, winning the 9th Congressional District Republican nomination.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Too Tall was truly a great man. He will be sorely missed.” — Tempe Thompson about Memphis institution 'Too Tall' leaves legacy of big smiles
“So excited for the people of Memphis to see this happen!!! ...” — Kimberlee Strome about Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
“They’ve got their work cut out for them! GTG!” — Bonnie Walker about New location for Memphis basketball game against Dayton has been set
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Grizzlies Mailbag: Can Zach Edey dunks and defense drive a surprise season?
Have the Grizzlies assembled their core, or are they one big piece away? And where does the young frontcourt of Cedric Coward, Cameron Boozer and Zach Edey rank against the rest of the NBA?
Memphis institution ‘Too Tall’ leaves legacy of big smiles
Melvin “Too Tall” Moore, a legend in the local restaurant industry for more than four decades, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 3.
Sudoku: Aug. 7
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Daily Wordrow: Aug. 7
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Daily Jigsaw: A new day for the Old Daisy
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Historic Daisy Theater and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
Exclusive: Inside Lucy Elementary’s transformation as Millington prepares for next year
Since Memphis-Shelby County School has closed Lucy Elementary a year ahead of schedule, Millington has started the process of transforming the oldest active elementary school in Shelby County.
Premium Public Safety One day after OUTMemphis shooting, she was arrested. Three months later, the DA said they had the wrong person.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis news anchor took broadcast snooze and woke up to internet fame
Health Care Jail’s healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract
Business
Inked: Knickerbocker changes hands, aircraft part repair company expands
Two century-old apartment buildings in Midtown are sold, and it’s “a different ballgame” for people who want to buy industrial properties of a certain size.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis logistics leaders navigate most complex tariffs yet
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Health Care Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Real Estate $25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins
Sports
Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament
“For nearly seven decades, the best golfers in the world have played in Memphis. Starting in 2028, that will no longer be the case.”Related content:
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Food
Table Talk: Thursday nights at Tamboli’s are for formaggio
“The cornerstone of a pizza place is a good cheese pizza,” said Tamboli’s owner Miles Tamboli.
Premium Food News Battle for Belly Acres continues in court
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Suburbs
Vote delayed for Olive Branch rezoning, landfill expansion
Olive Branch leaders pushed off a final vote on rezoning an area of the city to allow for a controversial industrial park and expand the county landfill.
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Arts & Culture
Improv theater helps at-risk young people learn a new script
Time on stage helps Memphis Allies’ SWITCH participants, including many former gang members, becoming more confident, sociable, empathetic and aware of their emotions.
Music These Memphis musicians will play 2026 Cooper-Young Fest
Music Elvis Week is coming, and a new generation of fans is taking center stage
Opinion
Calkins: Attorney Ted Jones wrote some of the best obits in Memphis. He deserves one of his own.
Ted Jones took it upon himself to write miniature, elegant obituaries on Facebook, celebrating the lives of attorneys and judges and anyone else he knew in the legal profession who had died. Jones, 67, died July 29.
Podcasts
Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Pat Mitchell Worley, the president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Baber is back
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the grand reopening of Rodney Baber Park in Frayser and was taken by Brad Vest.