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Maxey: Selective recollections shouldn't become a reality that never was

rmaxey@dailymemphian.com (Ron Maxey) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

“As I linger on the sweet and innocent memories, I try to never let them become my lone takeaway from that time in life when things felt better even if they weren’t. I don’t want my selective recollections of the past to become an encompassing reality that never was.”

Germantown steps up with trail upgrade for runners, walkers, cyclists

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently approved a construction contract to replace a closed section of trail near the Greenway’s Beaver Loop area.

Here's where Memphis airport board stands on new state law affecting who selects members

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

A new state law changes who selects members of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board of commissioners, but has been contested in federal court.

New Ramble owners envision 'getaway' in middle of Bartlett

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

Bartlett’s highly anticipated The Ramble on Summer restaurant and outdoor entertainment venue is expected to open mid- to late next year.

Sudoku: July 19

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

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Daily Jigsaw: Historic Images

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Historic Images’ archival work taken by Noah McLane.

Daily WordRow: July 19

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

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

Don't call wrestling fake: 'Everything we do in there hurts'

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

You can call it a choreographed, you can call it a performance, you can call it entertainment. But don’t ever call wrestling “fake” unless you want to rile up folks like The Bite-Sized Brawler or Hucklebuck Jenkins.

Two historic Downtown buildings getting new lease on life

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

Two Front Street buildings in the Historic Cotton Row District have new owners with plans to restore them after decades of vacancy and neglect.

Opinion: District Attorney Steve Mulroy makes ‘Force Science’ a straw man

john.covington@memphispoliceassociation.org (John Covington) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

“Police officers routinely face circumstances few citizens will ever experience. They must distinguish victims from suspects, assess deadly threats, and make irreversible decisions in fractions of a second.”

Memphis' forgotten figures: Nursing pioneer Lena Angevine Warner

jklyce@dailymemphian.com (John Klyce) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

This week, we take a look at the life of Lena Angevine Warner, who survived a case of yellow fever, served on Walter Reed’s team that identified its cause and revolutionized nursing in Tennessee.

Another fast start propels Grizzlies into summer league championship game

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:47:50 -0500

The Grizzlies kept up their Las Vegas Summer League momentum in a 101-90 victory over the Houston Rockets in one of the event’s semifinals on Saturday, July 18.

Congressional Democrats show support for Justin J. Pearson

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:09:02 -0500

U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, and Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, headlined the “Get Out the Vote Rally.”

Redbirds recap: Memphis breaks four-game losing streak

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:01:43 -0500

Second baseman César Preito gives the Redbirds a fourth walk-off win of the season to overcome Iowa.

Mother of Ole Miss football player also files wrongful-death lawsuit

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:10:58 -0500

The mother of Corey Adams, who was shot and killed at a Cordova party last year, has filed a lawsuit in her son’s death. The filing comes days after his father filed a separate suit.

Recipe Exchange: Blue Honey Bistro's creamy cheese grits

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:07:07 -0500

Today’s recipe exchange will teach you how to make Blue Honey Bistro’s creamy cheese grits, their red onion and bacon jam, and a dish that includes both of those with a poached egg and fresh herbs.

Sheriff candidate Brad Less suggests separate jail to divert nonviolent offenders

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:04:05 -0500

Brad Less, the Republican nominee for Shelby County sheriff, talked on “Behind The Headlines” about immediate solutions to problems at the Shelby County Jail and life after the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Daily Jigsaw: Thai Cobb salad

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:08 -0500

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the Beauty Shop’s Thai Cobb salad taken by Gracie Driver.

Sudoku: July 18

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:08 -0500

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

Daily WordRow: July 18

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:08 -0500

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