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Pearson rally puts Memphis at center of Democratic Party debate

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:08 -0500

National progressives rallied in Memphis while GOP gubernatorial candidates pushed tougher state control over Memphis courts and the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Daily Jigsaw: What's the Dilly-O

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:08 -0500

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Hog & Hominy’s What’s the Dilly-O pizza taken by Holly Whitfield.

Daily WordRow: July 20

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:08 -0500

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

Sudoku: July 20

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:08 -0500

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Opinion: Memphis’ city planning failed us — Memphis 3.0 is the vision we need

editor@dailymemphian.com (Kelsey Huse) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:08 -0500

“Those of us who don’t stand to profit off zoning decisions must speak up and support a vision for a more walkable Memphis. Not only will this support small local businesses, but it will save lives on our roads.”

Businesses scramble to adjust as $6M makeover closes Front Street

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:08 -0500

The iconic Front Street Deli is among the businesses struggling with the loss of pedestrian traffic as the city closes the street in preparation for the December opening of Memphis Art Museum.

Warriors use late surge to beat Grizzlies in summer league championship

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:01:49 -0500

The Golden State Warriors took down the Memphis Grizzlies in the Las Vegas title game, 94-90, following a late surge from rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

This Week in Memphis: Women's tennis tourney and a football finale

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:36 -0500

Also happening this week: Part of Front Street will be closed for street updates.

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 07:28:29 -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.

Sudoku: July 19

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

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

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.

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

john.covington@memphispoliceassociation.org (John Covington) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:42:00 -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.”

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.