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.
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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
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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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
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
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.