Season One, Chapter 19: Penny Hardaway leads Memphis back to the postseason after four long years away
After four years away, Penny Hardaway has Memphis back in the postseason. Not bad for a glorified AAU coach, eh?
U of M looking for a new site for middle school after negotiations fail with St. Anne
Plans to house a University of Memphis-operated middle school at St. Anne Catholic Church have fallen through, but the university says it still hopes to open the school this fall.
Boyd disclosure form on council website updated as other members post theirs
Memphis City Council member Berlin Boyd has amended his disclosure to include his job with FedEx Logistics on a form dated last week on the council's website.
Shelby Republicans say governor’s voucher plan faces questions
Education savings accounts would cost $75 million in first year with projected costs escalating to $125 million after three years.
Biggs: Dave Krog announces new restaurant on Brookhaven Circle
Dave and Amanda Krog plan to open Dory, a “polished casual” restaurant, on Brookhaven Circle this fall; Sweet Magnolia is opening two Memphis retail locations.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Bailey: Round one of the race for a full-time mayor in Germantown is complete
Now that early voting is complete, campaigners have one more shot on Tuesday’s Election Day to sway Germantown residents on whether the mayor should transition to a full-time job.
Education County Commission to meet on funding for MSCS lawsuit against takeover
2026 elections Elections Lee greenlights special session for redistricting next week
2026 Elections Elections Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
2026 elections Elections Early-voter turnout spikes in last days
Business
Collierville sues over unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing
The proposed Holiday Inn Express — visible to more than 3,200 drivers from State Route 385 — was approved in 2019.
Premium Business Memphis-based event agency acquired by private equity firm
Premium Business Ted Townsend out as Chamber president
Premium Business Food Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial breaks ground on $27M Fayette County hospital
Sports
Friday prep report: Tipton-Rosemark holds off late St. Benedict charge
Lanie Howe gets the victory and drives in three runs as Rebels secure their place in the next round of the Division 2-A postseason.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers land a big man in transfer portal
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Viral sensation Luke Almodovar brings high-flying talent to Memphis
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Southern Miss’ Tylik Weeks commits to Memphis
Memphis Tigers Basketball Kansas State’s strength and conditioning coach joining Tigers staff
Food
Food Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
It’s all openings this week with TacoNGanas, Bloom Bakery & Cafe, Playa Bowls and Brain Food Memphis.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Kat’s Sourdough’s lox bagel
Suburbs
Collierville sues over unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing
The proposed Holiday Inn Express — visible to more than 3,200 drivers from State Route 385 — was approved in 2019.
2026 Elections Elections Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Meet Memphis Art & Fashion Week’s featured designers
Runway at the Museum includes six featured designers, most of whom are local.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more For local Fashion Week, ‘Memphis is the host’
Opinion
Calkins: The best young athlete in Memphis? Noah Schepman is an inspiration on wheels.
When Noah Schepman was one, his dad built him a tiny wheelchair. Now Schepman’s tennis coach calls him “the fastest kid — on feet or wheels — that I’ve ever seen.”
2026 elections Otis Sanford Sanford: Time for Big Shelby to come to the table — and vote
Podcasts
For local Fashion Week, ‘Memphis is the host’
For Ramona Sonin, her life in fashion started when she was a kid and got her first pair of white go-go boots. She joins Eric Barnes on this week’s “The Sidebar” podcast to talk about Memphis Art & Fashion Week 2026.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: NBA Draft guard prospects
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Farmers market flowers
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of flowers at the Hernando Farmers Market and was provided by DeSoto County Tourism.