Cyclospora has local restaurateurs, home cooks rethinking what’s on the menu
Here’s what local restaurateurs are doing to protect customers from a diarrhea-causing parasite. And what you can do at home to protect yourself.
Council chair allegedly pushed staff for donations
In May, the City Council’s chief administrator raised various concerns about Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington. Among them, that the councilperson was using city resources for her and her husband’s church.Related content:
The Early Word: Drama at City Council and much a-doo over salad greens
A long-vacant East Memphis restaurant is finally open, and a long-vacant Downtown hotel may soon be, too.
El Agave brings new life into former San Diego Cantina
The restaurant chain launched 13 years ago in New Albany, Mississippi, and now arrives in an East Memphis to fulfill a Mexican cuisine promise.
2026 high school football menu offers up some tasty treats
From annual rivalries to tantalizing non-region showdowns and potential playoff deciders, the schedule has a little bit of everything.
Bartlett appoints voting member to MLGW board
On Tuesday, Bartlett also approved a new assistant director of finance.
It could soon be more difficult to build data centers in Olive Branch
City Planning Commission officials discussed new regulations for potential data centers in the city amid national controversy and concerns from local residents.
Apartments planned for vacant Downtown lot
A long-vacant and overgrown lot near Loflin Yard and an active railroad could be getting new infill development next year.
Tigers softball signee Tatum Bittick lands invite to Streamer University
Streamer University is a multiday bootcamp created by Kai Cenat, one of the most popular streamers in the world, and Tatum Bittick is excited to get the opportunity to participate.
Downtown DoubleTree PILOT gets green light
A vacant hotel Downtown just got one step closer to getting a $63 million makeover.
Inked: Warehouses, offices and apartments sold
A company has acquired three warehouses near Memphis International, a Florida-based real-estate-investment firm bought the Armstrong Transportation headquarters near the airport and a multifamily property between Overton Park and Overton Square has changed hands.
Some city, criminal courts closed for third day due to water main break
The General Sessions Criminal Court divisions will continue to function at just the most basic levels Wednesday, July 15, the third day of limited court operations there and a shutdown of Memphis Municipal or City courts.
Gov. Reeves calls Mississippi special session on youth court reform
Gov. Reeves has called Mississippi state legislators into a special session to discuss reforms to the state’s youth court system.
‘One-stop shop’ for eye care will help homeless Memphians frame their future
Two local institutions and their partners will serve hundreds, if not thousands, with free eye exams and glasses through a new clinic.
Javon Small leads Grizzlies in summer league win against Warriors
Small impressed in a Grizzlies summer league victory against the Golden State Warriors.
The AM/DM podcast: A new EMT team is on a roll
Are major changes coming to Tennessee teacher licensure requirements?
The Tennessee State Board of Education is considering a policy to create alternate pathways to pass specialty area content assessments.
Opinion: Before you condemn DA Mulroy, read what he said for yourself
“There is a difference between criticizing law enforcement as a profession and criticizing how law enforcement officers are trained. Examining professional failures does not demean a profession. It strengthens it.”
What Daily Memphians think*
“New owners, please cut the grass.” — Mike Todd about Racquet Club property sold for almost $9M
“Basic stabilization work on 120+ year-old buildings ain’t sexy, but it’s step one in revitalizing our enviable stock Historic Downtown Buildings.” — Mike Todd about Nearly $170K could be coming to possible Downtown restaurants and Cotton Row
“... Imagine a Memphis with a modern FedExForum, a first-class convention center hotel to pair with The Peabody, the Trolley Line, a rejuvenated MATA and a sparkling AutoZone Park right in the middle ... — Kent Ritchey about Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
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Sudoku: July 15
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Daily WordRow: July 15
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Daily Jigsaw: World Cup woes
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from Autozone Park’s World Cup watch party and was taken by Jonathan Mintz.
Metro
City of Memphis investigating 2 council members
It is not clear what the city’s independent counsel is investigating, but a person familiar with the matter said it could be for potential violations of state, local and federal laws.
Premium Elections Task Force returns as issue in August primaries
Arts & Culture Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
State Government Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions
City of Memphis Next time you see a first responder, they might be on a bike
Business
Racquet Club property sold for almost $9M
The development group branded the project as Mid-City Memphis and planned a development that would include a mix of townhomes, retail, offices and hotels.
Premium Real Estate Nearly $170K could be coming to possible Downtown restaurants and Cotton Row
Premium Business New Midtown bicycle shop gears up for business
Premium Real Estate Downtown DoubleTree owners want to invest $63M in renovating hotel
Premium Real Estate Fogelman Properties in expansion mode, adding real estate and employees
Sports
Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
Premium Downtown AutoZone Park’s Future: Will the Redbirds stay if AutoZone Park isn’t updated?
Premium Sports AutoZone Park’s Future: What the Redbirds need at the ol’ ballpark
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Cam Boozer is a regular teenager — who might take Memphis to new heights
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies go cold in summer league loss to Mavericks
Food
At several local institutions, cash is still king
If you’re going to The Pancake Shop or Paula & Raiford’s Hollywood Disco, don’t forget to bring cash.
Premium Food News Food Files: Ouri Matcha to open first shop in Uptown
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
Suburbs
Germantown residents changing trash service with higher-priced contract
The number of Germantown residents wanting backdoor service has dropped with the city’s new sanitation contract.
Elections Two high school parents vie for Collierville school board Republican primary
Collierville Collierville rep returning to MLGW board — this time with more power
Arts & Culture
Memphis writer exploring conservation and faith in the South
Memphis writer Martha Park received a $4,000 grant from the nonprofit South Arts and a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission — which she will use to fund a series of stories about the intersection between conservation and faith in the South.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
Opinion
Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity
“Nearly 800,000 vehicles are donated to charities every year. There are a host of charities that accept donations of cars listed. But they may not all be reputable.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Savory and sweet
This jigsaw puzzle features the table setting from Umami Amora’s second Juneteenth dinner and was taken by Sophia Surrett.