TBI names man killed by federal agents at East Memphis hotel
Alfonso Ivy, 47, had a lengthy arrest history in Shelby County on drugs and weapons charges, and had been out of prison for about 16 months after serving nine years behind bars.
DeSoto DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment
DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.
Penny Hardaway hires director of scouting
The new director of scouting is the latest addition to several new hires this offseason.
DeSoto judicial candidate wants to be added to supervisor’s lawsuit
Supervisor Robert Foster filed suit last week alleging a judicial subdistrict created by the Mississippi Legislature is racially discriminatory against white voters.
Greater Memphis Chamber launches search for new leader
The chamber is looking for a permanent replacement for Ted Townsend, who left in April.
Year 10 is special for Ed Murphey Classic
More than 60 Olympic and world-championship-level athletes are set for competition Friday and Saturday at the University of Memphis and Beale Street.
North Memphis manufactured home park wins approval despite flooding concerns
The planned development, Memphis Jazz, is located across from one of UMH’s existing developments, Memphis Blues.
Memphians celebrate Declaration of Independence anniversary with live reading
“Revisiting history is an opportunity to make sure that you don’t repeat … things that you don’t want to repeat,” said reader Memphis Mayor Paul Young.
$15 Deal: Paradise Cafe’s Lunch Box
The restaurant’s Lunch Box is its No. 1 order during the summer and comes with a half sandwich, fresh fruit and frozen yogurt.
A very artsy weekend with some pole vaulting and an armored smackdown
In this week’s To-Do List, you can learn to listen like an artist and help some art kids get to Italy.
In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
Memphians might have to wait a little longer for an In-N-Out burger.
Bulk of suspected abuse at MSCS tied to custodial contract, auditors find
That alleged abuse is largely associated with a single custodial contract that received elected board approval in 2022.
US attorney appeals former Evolve CEO’s sentencing in child sexual abuse case
Officials want a second look at the sentencing of former Evolve Bank CEO Robert Hartheimer, who solicited sex from someone he believed to be a 15-year-old boy.
Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions
Initially billed as an opportunity for residents to connect with local resources and hear from top public safety officials, the event was cut short after repeated outbursts from the crowd.
Martin: As May takes Mavs job, it’s hard not to think about Penny
Dusty May and Penny Hardaway will always be inextricably linked. The outcome of their meeting in the NCAA Tournament three years ago charted a path for them both; one led to the NBA, and one that may yet lead to an unceremonious divorce.
Developer sues proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner
A prominent local developer’s lawsuit alleges the landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A “orchestrated a ‘smear campaign’” to cast him in a negative light.
IKEA’s attempt to change a street name in Cordova ‘could cause a little chaos’
IKEA Way — where IKEA’s recently-closed Memphis store was located — could change back to its original name.
As jail conditions reach ‘crisis’ levels, Sheriff’s Office demands action from mayor
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office officials outlined a series of hazards at the main jail, including a diesel fuel leak and air conditioning failure, and called out Mayor Lee Harris for failing to address life-threatening conditions inside the facility.
What Daily Memphians think*
“I think we should change the name to IKEA went away. ” — Mary Anne Giannini about IKEA’s attempt to change a street name in Cordova ‘could cause a little chaos’
“People in Memphis are getting pretty tired of representatives claiming the problems that most concern them are not within the politician’s scope of duties. ” — Gretchen Larsen about Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions
“The disruptors weren’t interested in a substantive dialogue with their elected representative. They were there to perform and get attention. And they got it.” — Ham Smythe about Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions
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Back-to-school tax breaks: Sales tax holidays coming to Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas
Here’s what you need to know about tax-free weekends in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Redbirds Recap: Memphis walked off by Stripers in Game 3 road loss
The Redbirds were held hitless through six frames, blowing their first eight-inning lead.
Sudoku: July 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: July 9
Daily Jigsaw: Elvis lives!
Today’s puzzle features the restored sign at the Memphis Visitor Center in Whitehaven, taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
Memphis ‘crime family': Federal wiretaps, GPS trackers and a tattoo shop robbery
Federal wiretaps captured Young Mob using GPS trackers, texts and FaceTime to stalk a rival in Memphis — with police twice racing in to stop planned robberies before the gang finally struck inside a tattoo shop.
Business Could Memphis ban data centers? Maybe.
Update Public Safety ‘Inhumane’ heat crisis unfolding at Shelby County Jail, staff warns
City of Memphis City Council renews grant program, approving $13,000 for temporary housing
Public Safety Family of man shot by Tennessee National Guard demands release of video
Business
New grocery coming to Uptown
A $765,000 cleanup grant will help remediate the former Chism Trail grocery site across from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Premium Real Estate New Marshall County plant to bring $119M investment and 2,200 jobs
Premium Real Estate Inked: Cordova Family Dollar sells for $2M, Point of Impact buys medical building
Premium Real Estate Thinking outside the box: Building Memphis housing one container at a time
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Collierville Education Foundation names first executive director
Sports
Grizzlies complete Aldama, Stewart trades, add more picks
Two previously agreed and reported Memphis Grizzlies trades were completed Tuesday night. They became one trade, with new additions.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football fan fest will offer a taste of Liberty Stadium on game day
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Redbirds come back late with Koperniak’s heroic homer
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies rest players, drop Salt Lake City Summer League finale
Memphis Tigers Basketball Nearly renovated Liberty Stadium is bringing the party — plaza
Food
Belly Acres owners have beef, according to two lawsuits
Two court filings shed light on the long fight to control the Belly Acres restaurant brand.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Hog Wild’s savory, summer avocado dip
Suburbs
Ramble moves forward while Ragin’ Cajun may be closed for good
Construction on The Ramble on Summer in Bartlett could begin by the fall. But the future is more uncertain for Ragin’ Cajun Seafood and Po Boys, a restaurant opened by one of the people once involved in The Ramble.
Premium Collierville After 20 years of granting wishes, Forever Young Veterans to dissolve
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.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Invite,’ Kurosawa’s ‘Ran’
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis breweries ask SpaceXAI to keep its water promise
Opinion: “Memphis does not have to choose between innovation and stewardship. ... SpaceXAI must complete the water recycling facility, pursue water-saving technologies, and be the community partner Memphis was promised.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Country clubs, oyster bars, casual cocktail lounges and plenty of “fancy” pop-up dinners. These are just a few of the kitchens where Memphis chef Cameron Smith cut his teeth before becoming the executive sous chef of Hog & Hominy.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Vintage vibes
Today’s puzzle features racks of clothing at the Tennessee Vintage Fest, taken by Jonathan Mintz.