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.
The Early Word: Boozer oozes confidence; plus, the tea on matcha
Task Force is a political football, a vegan restaurant is closing and not everyone is jazzed about the Memphis Jazz development.
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.
$15 Deal: Paradise Cafe’s Lunch Box
The restaurant’s Lunch Box is its No. 1 order during the summer and comes with a half sandwich, fresh fruit and frozen yogurt.
North Memphis manufactured home park wins approval despite flooding concerns
The planned development, Memphis Jazz, is located across from one of UMH’s existing developments, Memphis Blues.
Greater Memphis Chamber launches search for new leader
The chamber is looking for a permanent replacement for Ted Townsend, who left in April.
TBI names man killed by federal agents at East Memphis hotel
Alfonso Ivy, 47, had a lengthy arrest history in Shelby County on drugs and weapons charges, and had been out of prison for about 16 months after serving nine years behind bars.
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 DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment
DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.
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.
Memphians celebrate Declaration of Independence anniversary with live reading
“Revisiting history is an opportunity to make sure that you don’t repeat … things that you don’t want to repeat,” said reader Memphis Mayor Paul Young.
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.
The AM/DM podcast: A weekend off the beaten path
Penny Hardaway hires director of scouting
The new director of scouting is the latest addition to several new hires this offseason.
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.
What Daily Memphians think*
“It doesn’t appear that anything has been done for weeks and it continues to look worse by the day.” — Ken McCown about In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
“This should not be a partisan issue. I don’t like state intervention in local government, but this audit shows serious management and governance issues. ‘Two things can be true at the same time.’” — Jason Hood about Bulk of suspected abuse at MSCS tied to custodial contract, auditors find
“Dr. Kumar also owned the Almadura Apartment building in Midtown. It was a beautiful, 100-year-old building which he neglected and he allowed it to deteriorate into a blighted nuisance.” — Richard Jurczyk about East Memphis gynecologist sentenced to 20 years for fraud
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
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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Daily WordRow: July 10
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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.