Road Recap: Grizz feel Heat with 4th-quarter meltdown
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 31 points but the young Grizzlies wilted late in their season opener.
Germantown considers banning single-use, standalone apartments
The Germantown Planning Commission is expected to consider at its Nov. 5 meeting recommending the city amend its Smart Growth guidelines to eliminate future single-use, standalone apartment developments.
Binghampton’s Promise
Part three of a three-part series from the Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis
The Pride of Binghampton: The success of Binghampton's bold 30-year development plan hinges on its remarkable nonprofit and faith-based support system.
Calkins: ‘No ceiling’ as Memphis basketball tips off
It's not just another exhibition opener for the Memphis Tigers. There's no limit to what this team can do.
Hardaway can earn bonuses this season
Will March be a profitable month for the Tigers coach? Improvements in attendance, on-court performance and academic measures would result in bonuses kicking in for Penny Hardaway.
Urban development approved for Madison Avenue across from SCO
The Crosstown area of Madison Avenue will have a different, more pedestrian-friendly feel and look now that a four-story, mixed-use development has been approved to rise on what is now a surface parking lot.
Metro
Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
Business SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
Premium Elections Lynn Fitch stops in Southaven, appeals to supporters in bid for governor
Health Care UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
City of Memphis City leaders designate Aug. 7 to honor Memphis’ only HBCU
Business
SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Health Care UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
Business Frontdoor beats Q2 expectations with ‘record profitability’
Health Care Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Real Estate $25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins
Sports
Players to watch during Tigers’ fan fest
Saturday will allow fans to see the progress made on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation while checking out the team led by football coach Charles Huff.
Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says
Golf Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
Memphis Tigers Basketball American Conference opponents announced for Memphis basketball
High School Sports Former St. Benedict standout promoted to the majors
Food
Recipe Exchange: Elfo’s saltimbocca ala Grisanti
Customers always ask Alex Grisanti to share his family’s recipes, and the saltimbocca is one of the most requested.
Premium Food News Food Files: Interstate Bar-B-Que sold, Majestic Grille plans on 10 more years
Suburbs
SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Premium Elections Lynn Fitch stops in Southaven, appeals to supporters in bid for governor
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: David Porter on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Kingfish at The MET
Plus, several artists with ties to the Memphis region are on former President Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Opinion
Opinion: I wish the rest of America understood what I know about Memphis
“It takes living here to know the people. That’s what so many who dismiss Memphis never experience. They see headlines but never hospitality. They hear about violence but never generosity. They know the statistics but not our stories.”
Premium Suburbs Bailey: Suburban elections lack intrigue of county general ballot
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Go off-the-beaten path this weekend
This off-the-beaten-path weekend will take you on a foam run, through the lion’s gate portal and into the world of cat videos.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 8
Ready for today’s sudokus?