Calkins: Penny Hardaway’s first game is a blast
Voter registration controversy goes to court Thursday
Attorney for one of suspects in Trenary case said others may be involved
Thesis competition uses Harry Potter references to make scientific research relatable
Bar Talk: Char
Metro
Where do Memphis and Shelby County property taxes go?
The Daily Memphian reviewed the city’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget as well as Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Shelby County government financial documents to analyze where tax money goes.
Premium Public Safety Fatal drag racing case remains unresolved after 7 years
Business
St. Jude sharpening focus on AI, starting in radiology
The hospital will build algorithms to measure tumors, and then teach the system to simultaneously label where they are located, standardizing the host of ways physicians describe where tumors are located.
Premium Millington Data centers will gobble more energy. Powering them can be a problem
Sports
Pop-up pickleball club in Collierville could become national model
Pickleball 901 is planning a proof of concept in Collierville. If the pop-up club profitable, the idea could be taken nationwide.
Premium Sports He had heart surgery at Le Bonheur, but this Mississippi State QB’s journey is no Hail Mary
Food
$10 Deal: Belltower’s chicken sando
It might sound boring to spend too much time talking up a chicken sandwich, but Belltower’s is a sleeper hit.
Suburbs
Bailey: Maybe Memphis isn’t only reason for crime in DeSoto
Prosecutor Matthew Barton says a new judge under consideration in Hernando doesn’t hold the same hard line on crime as Barton. Meanwhile, the DeSoto County sheriff says there are more to the problems than those associated with Memphis.
Arts & Culture
Mud Island Amphitheater could get major renovation
The City of Memphis’ proposed capital-improvement budget includes issuing $17.6 million in debt over four years for the amphitheater’s renovation. A potential big-name operator could be interested, too.
Opinion
Guest Column: The beauty of track and field
“Track is unique because it is both an individual and a team sport. It is a meritocracy in which the best time wins and the fastest athletes get to perform regardless of the opinions of parents or coaches. But the competition in track is not just between runners, but most importantly within each runner too.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part three
Here’s part three of asking Daily Memphian staffers their food hot takes, date night ideas, lunch plans and more. Digital desk manager Elle Perry, digital producer Nick Lingerfelt and reporter Sophia Surrett are in the hot seat.
Games
Jigsaw: Riverbeat tapestry
This week’s puzzle features a picture by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip taken at the Riverbeat Festival at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis.