Tallest tower in East Memphis for sale
Commercial real estate firm CBRE is marketing Clark Tower, a 653,214-square-foot office tower at 5100 Poplar Ave.
Downtown DoubleTree owners want to invest $63M in renovating hotel
Developers hope to pump new life into the Downtown DoubleTree hotel with the help of tax incentives.
Cam Boozer is a regular teenager — who might take Memphis to new heights
At home, Cam Boozer isn’t different than your average 18-year-old. But for the Grizzlies, he’s the future of the franchise.
Food Files: Ouri Matcha to open first shop in Uptown
Ouri Matcha is coming to Uptown while Sun of a Vegan is closing.
Task Force returns as issue in August primaries
Two fatal Memphis Safe Task Force shootings in four days have returned the federal presence to the campaign spotlight as an issue.
12 things to know from the state’s MSCS audit
A forensic audit report found evidence of fraud, waste and abuse at Tennessee’s largest school district. But the most significant claims aren’t news to MSCS, according to court records and additional audit reports detailing the district’s responses.
Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks
“The legal challenges making news this week seem to be name-calling, accusations and publicly shaming others.”
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Opinion: Risks of SpaceXAI data center outweigh benefits
“If you plant the right trees in the right places, embrace and care for our native ecosystem, and hold industry and government accountable for their impacts on our environment, we may just succeed.”
Sudoku: July 10
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What Daily Memphians think*
“The Ed Murphy Classic is a Memphis gem.” — Kevin Clay about Year 10 is special for Ed Murphey Classic
“Mr. Pearson’s comment that the government, Federal I assume, has failed to protect us from the root cause of crime which according to him is poverty is laughable.” — Al Montgomery about Task Force returns as issue in August primaries
“I’m no law enforcement expert and I’m no criminal psychologist, but if this doesn’t seem like a case of a career criminal deciding there was no way he was going back to jail, I don’t know what does.” — Keith Goldberg about TBI names man killed by federal agents at East Memphis hotel
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Daily WordRow: July 10
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: HiFi Memphis
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of a five-story building at 158 Madison Ave. where the Memphis Public Market is planned. It was taken by Andy Ashby.
Metro
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.
Education Back-to-school tax breaks: Sales tax holidays coming to Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas
Update Public Safety ‘Inhumane’ heat crisis unfolding at Shelby County Jail, staff warns
State Government Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions
Premium Business US attorney appeals former Evolve CEO’s sentencing in child sexual abuse case
Business
In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
Memphians might have to wait a little longer for an In-N-Out burger.
Premium Business IKEA’s attempt to change a street name in Cordova ‘could cause a little chaos’
Premium Health Care Regional One Health laying off more than 100
Premium Real Estate Inked: Cordova Family Dollar sells for $2M, Point of Impact buys medical building
Premium Business The robots are here, and they could be coming to Memphis-area classrooms
Sports
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.
East Memphis Memphis Classic exhibition lineup set
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football fan fest will offer a taste of Liberty Stadium on game day
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Arlington Former Memphis catcher Hunter Goodman making his case to be an all-star
Food
Table Talk: Peaches, heirloom tomatoes and cooking local
Food writer Sophia Surrett says she’s always preferred local produce, and “you might say I love local food from my head to-mah-toes.”
Premium Business Belly Acres owners have beef, according to two lawsuits
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Hog Wild’s savory, summer avocado dip
Suburbs
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.
North Mississippi Trials set for Landers Center lawsuits over booking Black artists
Premium Business Ramble moves forward while Ragin’ Cajun may be closed for good
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.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more The art of Paris cafe society comes to the Dixon
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
The AM/DM podcast: We’re going where for dinner?!?
Restaurant names aren’t always the easiest to pronounce.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Elvis lives!
Today’s puzzle features the restored sign at the Memphis Visitor Center in Whitehaven, taken by Patrick Lantrip.