Friday football report: Houston advances to Class 6A semifinals
Ethan Burns throws for 304 yards; Lincoln Pare runs for two touchdowns as Houston stays unbeaten.
Let it snow?
FedEx volunteers and Operation Warm, a Philadelphia nonprofit that gives coats to needy children, combined for coat giveaways at Bruce and LaRose elementary schools in Memphis this week.
Jimmy Gentry’s restaurant group takes helm of Interim Restaurant
Jimmy Gentry and Chris Thorn of P.O. Press are headed to Interim Restaurant and Bar in East Memphis beginning Saturday.
NCAA levels penalties against Christian Brothers University tennis program
The NCAA Division II Committee on infractions says CBU head tennis coach MJ Garnett provided impermissible benefits to an international prospect on two occasions.
Smiley emerges from campaign to new role as one of 13 on new City Council
On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, incoming City Council member J.B. Smiley Jr. said he would like to have a voice in the current council's decision about residency requirements. But he said he accepts if the referendum on the matter is approved by the current council before members leave office. He also said concerns about reliability if MLGW breaks ties with TVA might be a "scare tactic."
Tigers Podcast: Tigers without Wiseman; Tigers take on USF
Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss the Tigers playing without James Wiseman, basketball recruiting and the rest of the football season.
Metro
Meharry Medical College announces Memphis expansion Monday
The expansion and ribbon-cutting at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church follow Meharry’s acquisition of four Sanitas USA, Inc. medical clinics in Memphis last month.
Premium Education MSCS forensic audit could begin as soon as mid-July
Public Safety DOJ dismissal won’t affect civil suit, Nichols family attorney says
Education U of M raises tuition
Business
Trump tariffs concern FedEx founder Fred Smith
Smith estimated FedEx is “the biggest tax collector of tariffs by any entity in America” based on what it is transporting.
Transportation & Logistics Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
Premium Downtown Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place
Premium Food News Northside Grill project moves forward
Sports
How the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the Tigers
Though Memphis opted into the settlement, athletic director Ed Scott said in late April that the Tigers did not have the means to share the full $20.5 million with their athletes. Federal judge paves way for colleges to pay athletes millions A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how MLB executive Bryan Seeley named College Sports Commission CEORelated content:
Memphis Tigers Basketball A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how
Memphis Tigers Basketball Federal judge paves way for colleges to pay athletes millions
Premium High School Sports Newcomer Joshua Huggins brings tremendous potential to Briarcrest hoops
Food
Hooters closes Downtown Memphis location
Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.
Suburbs
Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
Arts & Culture
Pride parade and festival canceled, Juneteenth event delayed
Saturday morning’s thunderstorms that brought lightning and 1-2 inches of rain have disrupted several outdoor events planned for the day.
Opinion
Conaway: Assault by packaging is open and shut case
“The top of the medicine packet didn’t give, but the edge julienned his fingers like Julia Childs over a pair of carrots.”
Podcasts
Live at the Garden’s summer lineup
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.