James Franklin respects Memphis offense, Silverfield
Penn State head coach James Franklin says Memphis showed its toughness and ability to overcome adversity in beating a strong Cincinnati team in back-to-back weeks.
Tigers defense gets stronger with Lester Quinones return
The return of the 6-foot-5 guard gives Memphis more size in an already strong defensive backcourt.
Calkins: Memphis — that’s all of Memphis — is at the Cotton Bowl
Memphis is at the Cotton Bowl. Not just the football team, the city, the long-suffering but now celebrating people of the 901.
Appeals court backs dismissal of Graceland lawsuit against city, county, Grizzlies
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld dismissal of a 2018 lawsuit against the City of Memphis, Shelby County government and the Memphis Grizzlies by Elvis Presley Enterprises over Graceland’s plans to build a 6,200-seat arena on its Whitehaven campus.
$4 million renovation underway at Salvation Army’s Purdue Center of Hope
The renovations are expected to be complete by 2021 as the Salvation Army hopes to serve even more families in Memphis.
James Wiseman signs with agent, ending any speculation of college return
James Wiseman finally signed with an agent on Friday afternoon. He will now prepare for the NBA Draft in June.
Politics Podcast: Leaving the Republican Party over impeachment
Sam Goff, who ran as the Republican nominee for Shelby County Commission in 2018, says he is leaving the party over the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Metro
Lynn Fitch stops in Southaven, appeals to supporters in bid for governor
Mississippi attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Lynn Fitch branded herself as a Trump conservative in an appeal to about 50 supporters at a Mexican restaurant.
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
Millington Indicted Millington police officer fired for falsifying timesheets
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Go off-the-beaten path this weekend
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
Premium Health Care Former UTHSC chair sues school to get job back
Business Frontdoor beats Q2 expectations with ‘record profitability’
Health Care Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Sports
Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says
Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.
Golf Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
High School Sports Former St. Benedict standout promoted to the majors
Memphis Tigers Basketball American Conference opponents announced for Memphis basketball
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag: Can Zach Edey dunks and defense drive a surprise season?
Food
Food Files: Interstate Bar-B-Que sold, Majestic Grille plans on 10 more years
The Majestic Grille is committing to another decade Downtown, and Interstate’s original location has been sold to another barbecue purveyor.
Spirit of Memphis Memphis institution ‘Too Tall’ leaves legacy of big smiles
Suburbs
Lynn Fitch stops in Southaven, appeals to supporters in bid for governor
Mississippi attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Lynn Fitch branded herself as a Trump conservative in an appeal to about 50 supporters at a Mexican restaurant.
Premium Suburbs Bailey: Suburban elections lack intrigue of county general ballot
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 To-Do List A book fair meets beer, cat videos go big and a ramen shop has a birthday party
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
Daily Jigsaw: A new day for the Old Daisy
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Historic Daisy Theater and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.