Trending in 2019: Cross country growing beyond the traditional power programs
The continued growth of cross country will be one of Memphis' trending high school sports topics in 2019.
Commissioners want more Juvenile Court reforms after DOJ report discussion
The Shelby County Commission discussed a Department of Justice report criticizing Juvenile Court's due process procedures.
Opposition buries proposed gravel mine for Rosemark
A proposed, 173-acre stone and gravel mine in Rosemark was unanimously rejected Thursday, Jan. 10, by the Land Use Control Board.
Tigers overcome slow start, defeat ECU 78-72
Starting five seniors didn't have the desired effect for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers, but they wiped out a 15-point deficit for a 78-72 win over ECU.
Charges dismissed in hoodie incident at Wolfchase Galleria
Charges have been dropped in a "hoodie arrest" incident at Wolfchase Galleria last year, with the two men charged ordered to pay court costs.
Calkins: Grizzlies win! And like each other! (According to team source)
Grizzlies right their teetering ship as Gasol snaps out of slump in leading Memphis to a win over the San Antonio Spurs
Metro
Tennessee points federal judge to MSCS audit in a push to restart takeover
In federal court documents, the Office of the Tennessee Attorney General filed motions to dismiss the school district’s lawsuit and dissolve an earlier court order pausing the takeover.
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Education Are major changes coming to Tennessee teacher licensure requirements?
Business
First Horizon reports better-than-expected second quarter results
Deposits, loan growth and income from interest drove the positive results, First Horizon executives said.
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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
In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
Memphians might have to wait a little longer for an In-N-Out burger.
Food News Cyclospora has local restaurateurs, home cooks rethinking what’s on the menu
Suburbs
Mississippi lawmakers to debate creating statewide youth court system, Reeves says
After an abruptly called special session Tuesday, July 14, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves gave more details about what changes lawmakers would make to the state youth court system.
Bartlett Bartlett appoints voting member to MLGW board
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.