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• July 2023

  • With cruises bringing affluent travelers to town, Memphis looks to the river

    With the return of river travel, three companies are currently offering overnight cruises on the Mississippi while nearby cities look to cash in. 

    By Keely Brewer July 15, 2023

  • Pete Pranica’s 20th season: ‘I can’t imagine Grizzlies basketball without him’

    The “Voice of the Grizzlies” signs a contract to keep him as the play-by-play TV announcer for at least three more seasons. Hammer. Nail. Coffin. 

    By Drew Hill July 15, 2023

  • History is huge draw for Mississippi River tourists. But whose history? 

    Overnight cruises returned to the Mississippi River a decade ago, and many passengers say the river’s storied past is part of the draw. But what history do they learn, and how?

    By Keely Brewer July 15, 2023

  • It’s been 20 days since Jarveon Hudspeth’s death. Here’s what we still don’t know

    Almost three weeks have gone by since Hudspeth died and his family, along with the public, still lack answers about the circumstances surrounding his death. 

    By Aarron Fleming, Julia Baker July 14, 2023

  • Lakeland adds more opportunities for residential mixed-use projects

    The city began developing a new comprehensive plan 14 months ago, and multiple public engagement workshops have taken place to gauge what the community wants to see in the future.

    By Michael Waddell July 14, 2023

  • Juvenile Court to try splitting juvenile delinquency docket

    Starting next week, the Shelby County Juvenile Court is piloting the separation of its juvenile delinquency docket into two, one for cases that will be settled and the other for cases that will go to trial.

    By Julia Baker July 14, 2023

  • Conaway: Everything has changed — except the checklist

    “Sure, you can consider if the candidate would vote your way, or if your interests are going to be protected or pursued. You can consider whether or not you both share a love of fried green tomatoes, but without that checklist as your basic guide, all bets are off.”

    By Dan Conaway July 14, 2023

  • Seven years after league was hatched, Ice Cube finally brings Big3 to Memphis

    A 3-on-3 pro basketball league plays a six-game slate Saturday at FedExForum, with former Memphis Grizzlies star Tony Allen and former Memphis Tigers star Robert Dozier among those expected to play.

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. July 14, 2023

  • The post-Roe world creates fear, stress in local OB-GYN offices

    At Regional One Health, referrals from other hospitals for cases where the mother’s life is in danger are up 10%-20% because doctors in outlying areas are afraid of the risk.

    By Jane Roberts July 13, 2023

  • Four years wiser, and closer to home, Chris Smith looks to build on Bartlett High’s recent success

    After four stellar seasons in Haywood County, Smith takes over a program with high expectations. But lower mileage.

    By John Varlas July 13, 2023

  • Bill Courtney’s ‘An Army of Normal Folks’ podcast aims for change one episode at a time

    The problem with common sense, as the saying goes, is that it’s so uncommon. Memphis businessman Bill Courtney is trying to change that with his new podcast, “An Army of Normal Folks.”

    By Don Wade July 13, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: Nathan Hoover is home and living his dream

    Two years ago, Nathan Hoover’s professional basketball chance ended as a war started. No one wanted him. Now, he’s playing with the hometown Grizzlies at summer league. 

    By Drew Hill July 13, 2023

  • Sanford: Despite personal opposition, Mulroy makes right call on death penalty cases

    “There is a legitimate public policy debate to be had over the appropriateness of the death penalty. It seems clear that since the Supreme Court reinstated capital punishment in the U.S. in 1976, it has not been a deterrent to murder. And opposition to it transcends political party lines.”

    By Otis Sanford July 13, 2023

  • Table Talk: Food is for exploring, at home and away

    Chris Herrington summarizes recent Daily Memphian food coverage, including a recent Sound Bites episode about the best Memphis restaurants to take out-of-town visitors.

    By Chris Herrington July 12, 2023

  • BullyBall: Kenneth Lofton Sr. reflects on his son’s journey to NBA

    Kenneth Lofton Sr. knew his son was going to be an NBA player. Last season, the Grizzlies signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a four-year, $6.9 million standard contract.

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2023

  • Former Hutchison standout championing the cause of women in sports

    Maxine Engel will be on Capitol Hill as part of an athlete-led advocacy group seeking to help the current generation as well as the next.

    By John Varlas July 12, 2023

  • Inked: The Edge Lofts move forward; Rumble Boxing comes to Memphis

    In this week’s Inked: University Lofts is moving forward in the Edge district, a private shooting range has plans for Cordova, the Highland Strip gets a Red Koi and Rumble Boxing opens its first Memphis location.

    By Rob Moore July 12, 2023

  • Calkins: I never met Roy Herron. He inspires me, just the same.

    I never met Roy Herron. But I’m one of the thousands he touched. Herron — who died Sunday from injuries suffered in a Jet Ski accident earlier this month — left a legacy even more meaningful than his 26 years in public office. It’s a legacy of kindness, of showing up. 

     

    By Geoff Calkins July 12, 2023

  • Inked: Crump Firm expands, St. Mary’s renovation moves forward

    The Crump Firm is expanding its presence in East Memphis at the Crescent Center. St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral moves forward with a $1.4 million renovation project. 

    By Rob Moore July 12, 2023

  • Sixth Circuit upholds anti-trans law, but ‘chilling effect’ decreased access months earlier

    This weekend’s ruling, allowing SB1 to take effect, isn’t what made gender-affirming care inaccessible for many people. That care had become less accessible in Tennessee — even for trans adults — since the bill was introduced in the General Assembly in November, before the legislative session even began.

    By Ian Round July 12, 2023

  • Rhodes awarded $800K for new race and social transformation institute

    Faculty and students from HBCUs will partner with faculty and students from Rhodes on projects.

    By Rashod Cobb July 11, 2023

  • Operation Broken Bottles indictments reveal retail theft ring details

    The ring is primarily targeting liquor and convenience stores. As of late June, business burglaries were up 34% in Memphis.

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    Burglary ring’s suspected organizers remain in custody, with a few exceptions

    By Julia Baker July 11, 2023

  • Burglary ring’s suspected organizers remain in custody, with a few exceptions

    Operation Broken Bottles was a coordinated effort from MPD, and other local agencies that targeted organized crime in the city, particularly individuals working together to burglarize retail stores.

    By Aarron Fleming July 11, 2023

  • Herrington: Reading the fine print on recent Grizzlies trades and signings

    New details emerge on recent Memphis Grizzlies transactions, and Chris Herrington breaks them down.

    By Chris Herrington July 11, 2023

  • Martin: Derrick Rose deserves flowers from Memphis. After 15 years, he’ll finally get them.

    In 2008, a kid from Chicago helped lead the Memphis Tigers to the NCAA championship game. Now he’s back in town to play for the Memphis Grizzlies.

    By John Martin July 10, 2023