ESPN crowns The King as guest picker for College GameDay on Beale Street
All of the speculation regarding the guest picker for college games on Saturday's ESPN broadcast. All hail the King of Prognosticating.
Calkins: It’s a blue-letter day in Memphis
It's "GameDay" in Memphis— a day many never thought they'd live to see.
EDGE to consider loans for Orange Mound grocery store, preschool day care
Stepherson Inc. plans to operate a new Superlo Foods grocery store and Constance Cherry wants to open her second Creative Home Academy location in Orange Mound.
House shifting budget hearings to pre-session schedule
New House Speaker Cameron Sexton is moving the House Finance, Ways & Means Committee's department budget hearings to a November-December schedule, away from the long practice of holding them during the regular session.
Rhodes receives $300,000 from DOJ for sexual assault prevention, programs
Rhodes will implement a strategic plan, including setting up training programs that will center on sexual assault prevention, victim support and responding to interpersonal violence and stalking.
Conaway: They took his balls; we’d like them back
When they were building FedExForum, they had to put up protective bollards around the plaza, and Andy Dolich came up with the idea of painted balls: basketballs, baseballs, tennis balls, soccer balls.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Early voting begins, and Joey Chestnut is here
Also happening this week: AOC hosts a get-out-the-vote rally in Memphis, and a gluten-free bakery opens a new spot.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Elections Candidates make it official for November elections
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Business
Developer sues proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner
A prominent local developer’s lawsuit alleges the landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A “orchestrated a ‘smear campaign’” to cast him in a negative light.
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Sports
Martin: As May takes Mavs job, it’s hard not to think about Penny
Dusty May and Penny Hardaway will always be inextricably linked. The outcome of their meeting in the NCAA Tournament three years ago charted a path for them both; one led to the NBA, and one that may yet lead to an unceremonious divorce.
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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.
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Suburbs
DeSoto DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment
DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.
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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.
Arts & Culture Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Opinion
Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity
“Nearly 800,000 vehicles are donated to charities every year. There are a host of charities that accept donations of cars listed. But they may not all be reputable.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Risks of SpaceXAI data center outweigh benefits
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: Celebrating 250
This jigsaw puzzle features participants in the High Point Terrace July Fourth parade and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.