City must demote MPD second lieutenants, court rules
The Tennessee Court of Appeals threw a wrench into the City of Memphis’ efforts to stop the pending demotions of the Memphis Police Department’s second lieutenants.
Collierville sues party house owner
Collierville has taken legal action against a homeowner after problematic parties at his residence. The town believes its ordinances prohibit the events held at the home.
The Early Word: Collierville sues over party foul; MPD must demote cops
New parks director is named, an Olympic star will run in Memphis and the Grizzlies were so close in Summer League.
Memphis Parks appoints new director
Mayor Paul Young has tapped a Memphis native who is returning to the city after working similar jobs in Oakland and Pasadena, California.
City puts teeth in blight fight
The City of Memphis could soon have a faster path to the demolition of blighted properties. And neighbors will have a louder voice in calling attention to nuisance properties.
Bobby Rush to play in Overton Park Shell fall concert series
Other acts include Pokey LaFarge, Kudzu Kings, Lukah, DJ AD & The Vibe Tribe, Arkansauce, Princeton James Productions, Nashville family quartet The New Respects, and Nashville hip-hop/R&B artist Daisha McBride featuring Memphis rapper and designer Brezay.
GG Jackson scores 27, but Grizzlies lose to Jazz in summer league
Jackson, Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells all scored 20-plus points in the Grizzlies' second Salt Lake City Summer League game.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone confirmed for Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis
Four-time Olympic gold medalist plans to take a crack at the American record and world record in the 400 meters on Saturday.
Memphis high school football commitment tracker
Fourteen local football players have already announced their college intentions.
Where are the former Memphis Tigers playing in NBA Summer League?
The Tigers are again well-represented this summer in the California Classic Summer League, the Salt Lake City Summer League, as well as the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas.
Tigers vs. Bears: Memphis basketball agrees to new home-and-home series
Memphis has now filled 12 of the 13 spots on its non-American Athletic Conference slate for the upcoming season.
Sudoku: July 8
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Back in the 70’s he had a place in Germantown about where Houston Middle School is. He would hire my friends and I, who lived around the corner from him in East Memphis, to work on Saturdays. … It’s amazing to see what his business has become. Great memories.” — Clay Templeton about A bonanza of bonsai
“Ciao Bella’s lunch menu is a joy with many choices and the food is consistently very good.” — Mike Warr about What to Order: Say hello to lunch at Ciao Bella
“Really was a rivalry back when we were the Chicks. Nashville had Willie McGee back then.” — Billy Conaley about Redbirds recap: Memphis loses slugfest to cross-state rival Nashville
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Word Flower: July 8
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
Metro
Ask the Memphian: Are people really buried in Shelby Farms?
Shelby Farms is home to a herd of bison, 20 miles of trails and, unbeknownst to many, at least one cemetery. Here is the story of that lonely, forgotten graveyard.
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Business
How the fight over Elon Musk’s air permit could change Memphis
The conversation about air pollution in the 38109 ZIP code has focused on xAI. Government data shows that there’s been a lot of pollution in that zip code before Elon Musk’s company took up residence in the former Electrolux plant.
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Sports
St. Louis Cardinals’ top prospect promoted to Memphis
The No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft is scheduled to join the Redbirds before the team’s six-game homestand at AutoZone Park against the Charlotte Knights. That series begins Tuesday with a 7:05 p.m. game.
Arlington Two Memphians named MLB All-Stars
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Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Shane Young is leaving Memphis. But Memphis Inner City Rugby is changing lives for good.
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Food
It’s not Pancho’s Green Dressing but it is local
And, soon, it will be in area Kroger stores, courtesy of Oh Grate!
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Suburbs
Bartlett looking to recruit brewery, new boutique shops
Bartlett is seeking brewery and boutique businesses to enhance retail development, filling absences in the city’s offerings.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Lucky Lady Caftan Club (of Memphis) launches
“May the good vibes find you free, fabulous and flowing” is the tagline of the Lucky Lady Caftan Club of Memphis.
Visual Arts Incognito presents an art mystery where buyers are encouraged to buy what they love, not what they know
Opinion
Opinion: Your Jewish neighbors need you more than ever
By working together, fostering understanding, and speaking out against hate, we can ensure that Memphis remains a beacon of safety and acceptance for all.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.
Games
Word Search: July must-see concerts
Can you solve this week’s word search?