Gov. Haslam grants clemency to Cyntoia Brown
Gov. Bill Haslam commutes the life prison sentence for a woman convicted of killing man when he picked her up for prostitution at age 16.
And now we publish obituaries
Herrington: Five questions (and answers) on the Chandler Parsons fiasco
The Grizzlies and forward Chandler Parsons have agree to spend some time apart. Chris Herrington mulls over the biggest questions about the past, present, and future of this on-the-rocks partnership.
Grizzlies drop sixth straight, 114-95 in New Orleans
Furniture store to fill vacant Montesi’s supermarket on Summer
A discount furniture store called Furniture Central will soon fill the space vacated by the old Montesi's grocery store on Summer Avenue.
Calkins: Chandler Parsons may be an entitled phony — but ultimate blame lies with the Grizz
Calkins: Chandler Parsons has revealed himself to be an entitled phony but that still doesn't excuse the Memphis Grizzlies for handing him $94 million.
Metro
MPD touts overall crime at 25-year low
The Memphis Police Department reported in July crime was down 20% overall compared to the same point in 2024. At the time, other major cities were also seeing declines.
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
City of Memphis Council puts brakes on vote to stop Regional One Health rebuild
Premium Education After funding went to private school vouchers, Lakeland looks for ways to pay for special education
Business
Control of MATA money goes to city trust
The trust controlling city funding to the Memphis Area Transit Authority is the result of discontent by City Council members as well as the City of Memphis administration about the bus system’s interim leadership.
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Premium Real Estate Is third time the charm for the 33 acres of ‘opportunity’ in Germantown?
Premium Business Downtown nightclub Rumba Room has a new salsa partner — and it’s a breakfast burrito spot
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series opener to Jacksonville
Despite the loss, right fielder Bryan Torres moved into a tie for second in the International League batting title race with a .323 average, nine points behind first.
High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Collierville soccer remains unbeaten
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis hasn’t narrowed down a go-to receiver. For coach Ryan Silverfield, that’s not a problem.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How to restore balance to college football? Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown has an idea.
Food
What to order: The Genre’s lamb with pasta
The Genre is the kind of spot where folks may come to hear live music or sing karaoke. But they’re missing out on the complete experience if they don’t indulge in the kitchen’s offerings.
Suburbs
After funding went to private school vouchers, Lakeland looks for ways to pay for special education
“Last year, they made it pretty clear to me they’re spending all the money on the private school vouchers. They said: ‘We don’t have any money left because we spent it all.’”
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Pavements,’ ‘The Long Walk’
The movie/TV Stephen King adaptation doesn’t have a great history, but it does have a lengthy one.
Opinion
Opinion: The most common diagnosis in Memphis? A broken heart.
“We live in a city where too many carry wounds we can’t see. Trauma from childhood. Grief that never healed. Depression that whispers lies in the night. Anxiety that clenches like a fist.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: MSCS is looking to close schools — here’s why and why now
Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond’s administration is expected to produce a list of schools to close or consolidate later this month, and at least one board member said there’s no need to keep kicking the can down the road.
Games
Daily WordRow: MEM to ATL
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.