Ja Morant, RJ Hampton battle in Grizzlies preseason action
A desired duel turned into more of a dud, as rookie Ja Morant and the Grizzlies easily handled top prospect RJ Hampton and the New Zealand Breakers.
Young players show there is no ‘correct’ way to the NBA
Ja Morant said every player has their own journey. His happened to be "getting it out the mud."
Major Trevor Joseph remembered as a humble hero
Major Trevor Joseph was honored Tuesday for his service in the Army. Joseph served as a medical services officer and medevac pilot.
Big splash in Mud Island’s Gulf prompts new look at use
Bigger crowds on Mud Island's south end during a hot summer made keeping people out of the Gulf of Mexico replica hard work. The Memphis River Parks Partnership will use the fall and winter to rethink how the Gulf should be used.
FedEx seeks to simplify e-commerce returns via Walgreens
FedEx Returns Technology will be deployed at FedEx pickup and dropoff locations inside about 9,000 Walgreens stores in time for the holiday peak season.
Despite ‘nonsense,’ Penny Hardaway says Memphis basketball is still ‘the hunters’
Penny Hardaway said despite all the nonsense in the air about his team, it won't change who they are and what they want to do.
Metro
Memphis drops consultant, weighs AutoZone Park overhaul
The City of Memphis is pondering a $55 million renovation of the taxpayer-owned AutoZone Park baseball stadium, but has ended a consulting contract with a firm tasked with reimagining the ballpark and the surrounding area.
Elections Suburban candidates eager to pull petitions on first day
Public Safety Man convicted of manslaughter in Memphis chef’s death sentenced to six years
Elections Lowery warns against complacency as county mayor race heads to Aug. 6
Elections ‘Wild, wild west:’ Write-in race for Hardaway house seat heats up
Business
Historic Marine Residence gets new owner, fresh upgrades ahead
The property has won several awards, including recognition from the Apartment Association of Greater Memphis for “Best Adapted Reuse Community” over multiple years.
Premium Real Estate Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
Premium Real Estate Inked: Sonic Drive-In coming to East Memphis
Premium Real Estate From greenfield to gravel: Truck yards hiding in plain sight in Memphis
Premium Health Care PTSD and alcoholism can ruin veterans’ lives. This UTHSC researcher’s solution could one day treat both.
Sports
Memphis drops consultant, weighs AutoZone Park overhaul
The City of Memphis is pondering a $55 million renovation of the taxpayer-owned AutoZone Park baseball stadium, but has ended a consulting contract with a firm tasked with reimagining the ballpark and the surrounding area.
Premium High School Sports ‘Cherry on top’: Arlington High opens $10M football facility
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: As draft week arrives, Grizzlies set to add foundational player. Will they part with one, too?
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: The NBA draft is upon us
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football tracker: Which 2027 recruits are headed to Memphis?
Food
Opinion: I wore a glucose monitor for two weeks. Here’s what I learned.
Food writer Jennifer Chandler spent two weeks wearing a glucose monitor and experimenting with different foods to see how her body reacted. What she learned blew her mind.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Vergos family’s Greek Horiatiki salad
Suburbs
Germantown leaders approve $242.5 million budget
The nearly $242.5 million financial plan was adopted with a sanitation fee increase but a flat property tax rate.
Premium Germantown Palazzolo announces he will not seek reelection as Germantown mayor
Arts & Culture
Opera Memphis announces 2026-27 season featuring classics, premieres, and free citywide events
The mainstage season opens Oct. 24 with “Rigoletto” at the Cannon Center in collaboration with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.
Premium Visual Arts Bistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon
Opinion
Herrington: As draft week arrives, Grizzlies set to add foundational player. Will they part with one, too?
There are three “No. 1” picks in the 2026 draft. By Tuesday night, one of them will be a Memphis Grizzly. But what other comings and goings will this week bring?
Guest Columnists Opinion: As bus riders suffer, Memphis needs to turn MATA around
Podcasts
City and county budget seasons are winding down. Here’s what two local leaders have to say.
The Shelby County Commission is looking at a possible tax increase while the Memphis City Council is expected to keep the city’s tax rate the same.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Games
Daily Jigsaw: From Memphis to Broadway
This puzzle features students performing at the opening of the 17th annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards and is courtesy of the Orpheum Theatre. Two Memphis students are starting their week on Broadway today.