On the golf course, food is just the ticket
A trend in other sports, offering an admission ticket combined with free food and drinks, comes to the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Money, drugs and TVs seized after deadly Douglass shooting
An altercation during a celebration preceded a burst of gunfire that left one woman dead and four others injured, according to affidavits that provide new details about the moments before and where it led investigators.
Hydrate, and maybe use a parasol. That’s what PGA Tour players plan this week in Memphis.
The high temperature in Memphis expected to hit triple digits Sunday, the final day of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Rory McIlroy on FESJC: ‘I think it’s important to be here’
After a year away, the world’s second-ranked player is back at TPC Southwind.
Collierville breaks ground on library’s new $12M chapter
Collierville leaders read the room: A growing community meant the town was going to need a bigger library. Now, they hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for a little shelf improvement.
Penny Hardaway addresses recently eligible players, Serbian big man, Charles Huff
Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway addressed questions about the upcoming season Wednesday after golfing 18 holes at the FedEx St. Jude Championship Pro-Am.
Meeting set to decide Collierville fire chief’s fate
Town leaders will discuss the employment of the suburb’s fire chief, who was placed on administrative leave and banned from town facilities until further notice. Related content:
Cam Spencer can’t turn off competitive switch — even on the golf course
Cam Spencer and Brevin Knight exchanged plenty of playful banter at TPC Southwind. They were there to raise money for St. Jude — but also to win.
Grizzlies will return to MLK Day slate in 2027
After one-season hiatus, Grizzlies return to the NBA’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day spotlight.
Daily Memphian awarded first place in photography, data visualization
The Daily Memphian journalists captured first place for photography and data visualization in the 76th annual Society of Professional Journalists’ Green Eyeshade awards.
First Horizon Foundation donates $5M for new UTHSC project
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is getting a jump-start on its new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building.
Table Talk: A meal fit for a ‘King’ with BBQ beans
Food writer Sophia Surrett recently celebrated the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with catfish, hush puppies and baked beans.
Prince Mongo dies after fall at his East Memphis home
Prince Mongo, the local eccentric who sported goggles and a silver wig and ran for mayor repeatedly, has died.
Signs of trouble: Inside the vandalism charges against Erika Sugarmon
The chain of events chronicled in the two misdemeanor traffic camera footage, Facebook video and a chain of events chronicled in two misdemeanor citations trace the months-long path to a not-guilty plea by the county commissioner.Related content:
Memphis International Airport officially renamed after Fred Smith
Airport, federal, state and local officials gathered for a renaming of Memphis’ airport in honor of the late FedEx founder.
Inked: Millwork, Fusion Hospitality and Rush Gaming
Millwork Specialty Contractors buys warehouse in Memphis International Airport Center; Fusion Hospitality adds to its local hotel holdings; and Rush Gaming & Collectibles signs lease in East Memphis.
What Daily Memphians think*
“When my father died, Mongo brought Pete and Sam’s every day during shiva. Car fanatic, kind soul, one-of-a-kind person. ” — Jeffrey Rosenberg about Prince Mongo dies after fall at his East Memphis home
“You are a great guy to watch all these and report on them. That’s commitment.” — Carolyn Clements about Memphis Movies This Week: Locally made ‘Elijah Peel,’ Anne Hathaway’s ‘End of Oak Street’
“The rental owners need to be made aware, in real time, that their homes are a nuisance and action must be taken to preserve the safety of the neighborhood. … these troubled rental houses could have easily and legally been evacuated long ago, free of cost to taxpayers.” — Daniel Quinn about Fatal shootout leaves family grieving, lawmakers and neighbors targeting ‘trap houses’
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Your guide to the FESJC field
From Aberg (Ludvig) to Young (Cameron), we’ve got you covered.
Sudoku: Aug. 12
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Daily Wordrow: Aug. 12
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Rust Hall
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the front entrance to Rust Hall and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
Fatal shootout leaves family grieving, lawmakers and neighbors targeting ‘trap houses’
After a weekend shootout at a college send-off party killed a woman, Memphis lawmakers and grieving family members are demanding the closure of neighborhood problem properties.
Premium City of Memphis Ask the Memphian: When and why did Memphis install trolley lines?
Premium Spirit of Memphis Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
Shelby County County Commission tries one last time on new-jail study
Premium Millington Exclusive: Inside Lucy Elementary’s transformation as Millington prepares for next year
Business
UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
University of Tennessee Health Science Center officials have said the $350 million project is a transformational one that will grow the size of cohorts at the university and be a powerful recruitment tool.
Premium Health Care UTHSC reports vindicate controversial professor, but departed faculty disagree
Premium Health Care ‘We don’t have a healthcare problem. What we have is a funding and a payment problem.’
Premium Real Estate What’s going on with the former Exxon at Poplar and Highland?
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Sports
Cam Boozer, meet Tommy Fleetwood. Memphis, meet the Audubon clubhouse’s new sponsor.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer met the world’s No. 6-ranked golfer on the green, where they helped FedEx announce its $1 million gift to sponsor the new clubhouse at The Links at Audubon.
Golf FESJC tee times, pairings for Thursday, Friday
Golf Pro tee times for FedEx St. Jude Championship Pro-Am set
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Hill: NCAA rules will change story for Memphis football’s next Anthony Miller or Calvin Austin — and maybe the next Charles Huff
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why is the PGA Tour’s decision so heartbreaking? Ask any volunteer: It’s because of the kids.
Food
JoJo’s Espresso plans third area location
The new location will be 2,200 square feet, which JoJo’s co-owner said will be the company’s go-to size for any future locations.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Elfo’s saltimbocca ala Grisanti
Premium Food News Here’s the dill: Boss Lady Pickles gets a chance at Cordelia’s
Suburbs
New candidate enters Lakeland mayor’s race
The move potentially provides opposition for incumbent Mayor Josh Roman in the suburb’s general election.
Premium Collierville Collierville First Baptist Church pastor sees retirement as shift in ministry
Premium Business JoJo’s Espresso plans third area location
Arts & Culture
Four Memphis writers are finalists for Tennessee Book Award
An ice storm aftermath, the newspaper industry, small-town Helen of Troy circa 1993 and where climate crisis and motherhood intersect: Here are the four books that have Memphians up for a statewide award.
Premium Visual Arts Metal Museum’s Rust Hall design blends old and new
Visual Arts Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier
Opinion
Calkins: Why is the PGA Tour’s decision so heartbreaking? Ask any volunteer: It’s because of the kids.
The PGA Tour is not including Memphis or St. Jude in its Championship Series after 2027. That’s a blow to the thousands of tournament volunteers who “do it for the kids.”
Podcasts
Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Major zoo gift
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Daisy the zebra at the Memphis Zoo, and the image was provided by the zoo.