Season One, Chapter 16: Jeremiah Martin’s greatness lifts Memphis over Wichita State
In a tournament atmosphere on the road in a tough place to play, Jeremiah Martin does it again, carrying the Tigers to a win at Wichita State.
Banner year for Memphis tourism could be so-so year for hoteliers
Lodging industry consultant Chuck Pinkowski's forecast calls for occupancy and room revenue to fall at Memphis area hotels in 2019 as room supply increases and the convention center is modernized.
Germantown parks panel likely to recommend purchase of country club
The Germantown Parks Commission is expected to recommend Thursday that the city purchase Germantown Country Club.
Alternative sites for Memphis in May festival latest point of contention
Memphis in May International Festival officials on Friday released the Downtown Memphis Commission's list of six alternative sites for the premier outdoor festival, including Beale Street and two on Mud Island, unbeknownst to the Downtown organization.
Road Recap: Jeremiah Martin scores 37 points and Tigers win 88-85 at Wichita State
Jeremiah Martin stayed hot, scoring 37 points, and lifting the Memphis Tigers to an 88-85 win at Wichita State to improve to 9-6 in the American Athletic Conference.
Memphis Express fall to Orlando Apollos despite improved play from QB Mettenberger
The Orlando Apollos defeated the Memphis Express despite Zach Mettenberger replacing Christian Hackenberg at quarterback and throwing two touchdowns.
Metro
Mound-ing frustrations: Orange Mound town hall ends early after disruptions
Initially billed as an opportunity for residents to connect with local resources and hear from top public safety officials, the event was cut short after repeated outbursts from the crowd.
Elections Hundreds of absentee ballots lack some judicial races and charter question
Shelby County Some courts close a second day — but jail AC improves
Premium Education 12 things to know from the state’s MSCS audit
Elections Two high school parents vie for Collierville school board Republican primary
Business
Nearly $170K could be coming to possible Downtown restaurants and Cotton Row
The Cotton Row Historic District could be getting a glow-up and Downtown a pair of new restaurants.
Premium Real Estate Racquet Club property sold for almost $9M
Premium Real Estate Fogelman Properties in expansion mode, adding real estate and employees
Premium Health Care Growing the pipeline: Inside the plan to rescue rural healthcare in Tennessee
Premium Business New Midtown bicycle shop gears up for business
Sports
Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies go cold in summer league loss to Mavericks
Sports From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball
High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
Memphis Grizzlies Morant says he’s grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland ‘a different Ja’
Food
In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
Memphians might have to wait a little longer for an In-N-Out burger.
Premium Food News At several local institutions, cash is still king
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.
Elections Two high school parents vie for Collierville school board Republican primary
Arts & Culture
Memphis writer exploring conservation and faith in the South
Memphis writer Martha Park received a $4,000 grant from the nonprofit South Arts and a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission — which she will use to fund a series of stories about the intersection between conservation and faith in the South.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
Opinion
Buckley: What a shame if Memphis loses the Redbirds
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity
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: Savory and sweet
This jigsaw puzzle features the table setting from Umami Amora’s second Juneteenth dinner and was taken by Sophia Surrett.