Searching for funding, MPD still not recording interrogations of murder suspects
As the Memphis Police Department struggles to catch up with a nationwide movement to reform interrogations, its failure to record lets an accused murderer go free.
$14M building permit filed for former Benchmark Hotel site
Wei Chen’s adventurous spirit, love of flying recalled
Memphis businessman Wei Chen was remembered Friday as an ardent booster of his adopted hometown, which was on full display in his 2011 flight around the world.
Amazon to build Marshall County facility, first in Mississippi
Tennessee State vs. Memphis means Penny vs. Penny
Tennessee State coach Brian "Penny" Collins grew up an Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway fan. In fact, that's how he got the nickname. Now, they face off Saturday at FedExForum.
Confederate monument anniversary reveals a work in progress
One year to the day that Confederate monuments were removed from two city parks, the anniversary revealed the controversy still has some unexpected life left in it among those pursuing the removal of the monuments by different methods.
Metro
District 8 congressional candidates make final pitches ahead of August primary
Local Democrats closed out their candidate forums for the city’s three newly drawn congressional districts in, while a Millington event drew a Republican nominee for county mayor and videos from two contenders for governor.
Education Tennessee points federal judge to MSCS audit in a push to restart takeover
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Business
Controversial Chick-fil-A proposal returns to Collierville board
The meeting follows a Chancery Court ruling ordering Collierville officials to approve the proposal after it had previously been denied.
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Sports
2026 high school football menu offers up some tasty treats
From annual rivalries to tantalizing non-region showdowns and potential playoff deciders, the schedule has a little bit of everything.
Memphis Grizzlies Javon Small leads Grizzlies in summer league win against Warriors
Sports Tigers softball signee Tatum Bittick lands invite to Streamer University
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Food
Table Talk: Coffee bars, coffee cards and my own espresso machine
“I decided to splurge a little more and bought a Chulux espresso machine with a milk frother for $99, about what a month’s worth of lattes would cost if I had one three times a week.”
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Suburbs
Controversial Chick-fil-A proposal returns to Collierville board
The meeting follows a Chancery Court ruling ordering Collierville officials to approve the proposal after it had previously been denied.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
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Opinion
Opinion: Before you condemn DA Mulroy, read what he said for yourself
“There is a difference between criticizing law enforcement as a profession and criticizing how law enforcement officers are trained. Examining professional failures does not demean a profession. It strengthens it.”
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Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: World Cup woes
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from Autozone Park’s World Cup watch party and was taken by Jonathan Mintz.