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No residents speak during Germantown budget hearing

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 21:26:17 -0500

Germantown’s budget moved to its final reading. No residents utilized the public hearing opportunity during Monday’s meeting.

Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 20:58:40 -0500

Police found 17 abused or severely neglected dogs at the officer’s residence, as well as evidence that he was possibly involved in dogfighting.

Souls to the Polls rally mixes political optimism with hardcore organizing

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 19:21:02 -0500

Outrage over the redrawing of congressional district lines is fueling get-out-the-vote efforts in Memphis. The formal effort went public Sunday with a Souls at the Polls rally, where candidates were seen but not heard.

WK Kellogg laying off more than 100 in Memphis

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 16:46:29 -0500

Layoffs include union and non-union employees.

Outdoors Inc. building hits market for almost $2 million

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:21:56 -0500

Location, location, location: The two buildings that housed the former Outdoors Inc. are near one of the busiest intersections in the city, seeing more than 29,000 vehicles daily.

Tax season drumbeat grows louder at City Hall

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 15:28:02 -0500

City Council members have some amendments to Mayor Paul Young’s budget, and they could move closer to closing out the budget season at Tuesday’s council day.

Memphis coach Charles Huff in favor of new proposed eligibility model

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 15:18:09 -0500

A new age-based model could be voted on as early as this month. If implemented, a player would have a five-year clock to compete for up to five seasons.

Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 13:35:19 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the potential for a Ja Morant trade and take questions from listeners.

Why Huff had to play Tetris with revenue-share payments in his first year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:41:46 -0500

When Charles Huff was recruiting players for the upcoming season, he had to get creative with revenue-sharing payments for the first six months.

Daily Jigsaw: Good gravy

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Today’s photo is from the Memphis Italian Festival and was taken by Jonathan Mintz.

Daily WordRow: June 8

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Sudoku: June 8

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

Vote-A-Rama and the War Powers Act. Wanda Halbert's quest for a recount. Lamar Alexander on 'Newt’s World'

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

From vote-a-rama to recount-a-rama, Tennessee’s representatives in Washington had a busy week and more in this week’s political roundup.

Firefighter developing health and tutoring AI apps: 'We have a lot of bright minds here.'

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 14:22:14 -0500

The South Memphis native used AI and coding to build two new platforms — one to help tutor students, and another to help people learn what they’re eating, including the amount of microplastics.

Property taxes hold steady in proposed Germantown budget

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

While the property tax rate will remain at $1.79 per $100 of assessed value, homeowners may have something to say Monday about a significant increase in sanitation costs facing the suburb.

As part of a longheld family dream, Viet Hoa owners opening large international market

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Han Square is opening, in part, in a former Life Church space in Cordova and will include the international market, a Southeast Asian food court, retail tenants and full-service restaurants.

Why is Hernando's Hide-A-Way taking a stand against AI art? It comes down to soul.

jklyce@dailymemphian.com (John Klyce) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 12:13:23 -0500

Generative AI has become widely used. But Celine Lee, co-owner of Hernando’s Hide-A-Way, wants no part of it. Here’s why.

Redbirds recap: Memphis takes walk-off win against Louisville

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 09:35:46 -0500

The win keeps Memphis tied in the International League with the Nashville Sounds, whom they face next week at AutoZone Park.

After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 09:48:31 -0500

“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.

This Week in Memphis: Budgets galore! Plus, Tom Lee flyway, city pools open

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 17:00:03 -0500

Also happening this week: A funeral service will be held for Judge Jon McCalla and Dr. Mary McCalla.