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Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 14:27:41 -0500

The UrbanArt Commission oversaw the project that brightens a milelong stretch of concrete barrier along Chelsea Avenue.

Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:22:42 -0500

Two Shelby County corrections deputies are charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gershun Freeman.

Redbirds Recap: Memphis loses second straight game to Nashville

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:06:14 -0500

Right fielder Joshua Báez hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, moving him into a fourth-place tie for Memphis Redbirds’ single-season home run list history.

Players to watch during Tigers' fan fest

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 12:07:59 -0500

Saturday will allow fans to see the progress made on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation while checking out the team led by football coach Charles Huff.

Recipe Exchange: Elfo’s saltimbocca ala Grisanti

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 15:58:29 -0500

Customers always ask Alex Grisanti to share his family’s recipes, and the saltimbocca is one of the most requested.

Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery's job harder

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 11:47:00 -0500

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.

Sudoku: Aug. 8

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 04:00:11 -0500

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Daily Jigsaw: Homemade yeast rolls

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 04:00:11 -0500

Today’s puzzle features the yeast rolls from JEM Dining, and the photo is provided by JEM Dining.

Daily Wordrow: Aug. 8

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 04:00:11 -0500

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

SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 17:46:45 -0500

SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.

Lynn Fitch stops in Southaven, appeals to supporters in bid for governor

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 17:49:35 -0500

Mississippi attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Lynn Fitch branded herself as a Trump conservative in an appeal to about 50 supporters at a Mexican restaurant.

UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 16:24:08 -0500

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.

Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 22:43:15 -0500

Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.

City leaders designate Aug. 7 to honor Memphis’ only HBCU

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:33:15 -0500

Shelby County and the City of Memphis have officially declared Aug. 7 as LeMoyne-Owen College Day.

Former UTHSC chair sues school to get job back

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:09:57 -0500

Anne Zachry, former chair of the occupational therapy department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, filed a lawsuit Friday claiming that she never resigned and she wants her job back.

Opinion: I wish the rest of America understood what I know about Memphis

morriss@churchhealth.org (G. Scott Morris) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 14:23:39 -0500

“It takes living here to know the people. That’s what so many who dismiss Memphis never experience. They see headlines but never hospitality. They hear about violence but never generosity. They know the statistics but not our stories.”

Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 13:23:10 -0500

The No. 2 player in the world is returning to Memphis after electing to skip the FedEx St. Jude Championship last summer.

Indicted Millington police officer fired for falsifying timesheets

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 11:43:40 -0500

Millington police officer Bryan Childress fired after an investigation revealed he was filing false timesheets, pocketing nearly $3,000 by doing so.

American Conference opponents announced for Memphis basketball

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 11:23:23 -0500

The Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s basketball American Conference opponents were announced by the league on Friday.

Former St. Benedict standout promoted to the majors

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:31:04 -0500

The Minnesota Twins have called up a former Memphis-area shortstop.