Storms lead to power outages across metro
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s outage map showed more than 15,000 of the utility’s customers without power.
A year after a car crashed into the patio, World Cup fever is helping Celtic Crossing score
Complete with its new patio, Celtic Crossing is packed with fans watching the World Cup — especially the U.S. matches. As owner DJ Naylor said, “There’s life in the old dog years.”
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.
Table Talk: A night with no mis-steaks
Bar Limina hosted a sold-out Steak Night late last month with chefs from Kinfolk, Hard Times Deli and Gussied Up.
State of Mississippi defends Elon Musk’s Southaven turbines
Mississippi aruges that the lawsuit from the Mississippi NAACP about SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven is a threat to its ability to regulate the state’s environment.
It’s going to be brutally hot this weekend, and that could be dangerous
With the heat index possibly reaching 110 this weekend, officials suggest taking precautions.
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.
Memphis Art Museum rooftop sign approved
A Downtown Memphis Commission board gave the green light for the new Memphis Art Museum’s signage, including a code deviation.
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:
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.
St. Jude Leadership Academy hires first-ever senior vice president
Heather Currier Hunt will head the St. Jude academy, where she will help build leadership skills “whether you’re in facilities, or you’re a Nobel laureate, and everything in between.”
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.
Grizzlies trade Santi Aldama for draft assets, AJ Johnson
The Grizzlies acquired a few draft assets by trading away Santi Aldama, but they also maintained the ability to use the large traded player exception created in the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal.
Incumbents qualify for November suburban election as newcomers emerge
Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?
Local’s ‘Jeopardy!’ run comes to an end — for now
After 12 straight wins and more than $300,000 earned, Adam Remsen’s time on “Jeopardy!” came to an end — for now — in his 13th game. But there’s more “Jeopardy!” in his future.
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.
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.
What Daily Memphians think*
“When we are busy (at the Rendezvous) and can’t get everyone fed for lunch — we love sending someone down to Parkway and swap BBQ ribs for BBQ pizza. I hope their employees are as happy as ours.” — John Vergos about Coletta’s to close Appling Road location after almost 30 years
“Nyet, nada, awww hellz nah!” — Dennis Ostrow about SpaceX’s internet service cuts rates for Memphis-area customers
“If the 10 commandments are to be posted in schools, they should also be posted in the legislative chambers as well.” — Rebecca Billard about Shooting, grooming and booking: New laws that take effect July 1 in Tennessee
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
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.
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.”
Premium North Mississippi Breaking down Mississippi’s redistricting lawsuits
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?