Hill: Morant experience far from perfect, but truly unique
“It’s amazing the places that Ja Morant took Memphis. In fact, no player may be more responsible for providing such a sense of place.”
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:
Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
“The Grizzlies have finally traded Ja Morant, the biggest star they may ever have. But by the end they just wanted him gone.”Related content:
Trial date set in Tami Sawyer’s federal embezzlement case
The trial date is tentative as Sawyer’s attorney is about to get an estimated 50,000 documents used by prosecutors to make their case against her.
New gluten-free bakery space opening next month
“The past five years have been a huge journey for me and my husband ... just knowing that we can trust ourselves and we can follow our guts.”
County Commission passes budget with new property tax rate
Shelby County commissioners used extra decimal places Monday, June 29, in setting a new county property tax rate.
Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’
One of 2026’s standout arthouse films so far is coming to Studio on the Square for a one-night Indie Memphis screening.
Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade
After the trade of Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, what does the Grizzlies roster look like?
19th ranked woman headlines players for Memphis Classic
The WTA has three tiers of tournaments. The Memphis Classic is a 250-level event, which is the entry-level tour event. The 500-level is the mid-level and the 1000s are the bigger tournaments.
John Calipari heads list of inductees into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
A national championship-winning basketball coach, two Super Bowl winners and a two-time NBA All-Star highlight the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees.
201 Poplar flooding could keep courts closed ‘until later this week’
A water line break leaves the Walter L. Bailey Criminal Justice Center temporarily closed, forcing some courts to reschedule dates and pause operations. Related content:
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.
Who are Grant and Murray, the Grizzlies coming in Morant trade?
Jerami Grant and Kris Murray were the matching contracts needed for the Grizzlies to trade Ja Morant on Monday. They are in different stages of their respective careers.
The AM/DM podcast: Who’s on the Grizz’s new menu
Eight local players named to TSWA All-State baseball team
Athletes from Briarcrest, CBHS, Houston and St. George’s earn all-state honors.
Sudoku: June 30
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
What Daily Memphians think*
“What a mess. Terrible chapter for an iconic piece of Memphis music history.” — William Wilcox about Ardent’s legal fight is a broken record
“It’s an interesting idea and I wish them nothing but success, especially since the founder is so Memphis-centric in his thinking.” — Cody Duncan about Memphis startup redefining crowdfunding as ‘crowd-saving’
“Two suggestions: End the commissioner slush fund and no money for ridiculous lawsuits.” — Al Montgomery about Shelby County Commission to take final vote on $2.71 property-tax rate
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily WordRow: June 30
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Public art
Today’s puzzle features Jaden Spencer as he works in the Riverwood tunnel on the Germantown Greenway, taken by Mark Weber.
Metro
Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area
Neighborhoods and cities across the metro area will host events ranging from fishing rodeos to fireworks.
Metro Daily Memphian wins first for investigative reporting in state press awards
Midtown Overton Park Conservancy charts future for the ‘people’s park’
City of Memphis Mayor Young shakes up city leadership
Premium Spirit of Memphis At St. Louis Church, amateur golfers are swinging for top prize
Business
Want to own an apartment complex with a view of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?
After a long and complicated history, Central Lofts, a vacant 127-unit property on South Hollywood Street, is up for sale.
Premium Real Estate Memphis hotel joins worldwide group of luxury destinations
Premium Financial Services Memphis startup redefining crowdfunding as ‘crowd-saving’
Business Meet The Daily Memphian’s summer 2026 interns
Premium Health Care Meet identical twins who traveled the world and landed in the same program at UTHSC
Sports
Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Portland
Ja Morant was the face of the franchise for seven seasons in Memphis.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: A Little League team raised $50,000 for St. Jude. And the story gets even better.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Grizzlies enter offseason with full roster — but still room to maneuver
High School Sports Collierville baseball coach not returning
Premium Golf Buckley: PGA Tour mum on Memphis. Will FedEx remain a sponsor? We’ll see.
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 Elections Suburban incumbents head toward reelection as more candidates pull petitions
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.
Arts & Culture Everything old is new again: Memphis thrifters dig the vintage vibe
Opinion
Calkins: Elvis Presley lives! Or his sign does, anyway.
“The bold, metal sign in front of the Visitor Center no longer says ‘LVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD.’ But who fixed it? A quintessentially Memphis institution, of course.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM Podcast: New laws take effect, and fireworks fill the sky
Also this week: The Memphis-Shelby County schools board tackles some hot topics.