Grizzlies Postgame: Opportunity knocks as unlikely Grizz take down Thunder stars
Bruno Caboclo scored a career-high 24 points as a balanced Grizzlies team upset the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 115-103.
Cardinals win ‘Battle of the Birds,’ but Redbirds are the ones wearing the rings
The Memphis Redbirds celebrated their 2018 Triple-A National Championship before Monday's "Battle of the Birds." St. Louis Cardinals brass and players appreciated the moment, but also took it as food for thought given the team's three-year hiatus from the playoffs.
Holder to mediate Tom Lee Park talks
Retired Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder has been appointed to mediate talks between Memphis in May International Festival and the Memphis River Parks Partnership over plans to redesign Tom Lee Park.
Memphis hangs at No. 2 on ranking of world’s busiest cargo airports
Memphis remains No. 2 in the world and No. 1 in North America in an Airports Council International preliminary ranking of the busiest cargo airports by volume.
Commissioners back $15 minimum wage for public-sector workers
In a vote split along party lines Monday, the Shelby County Commission approved a resolution supporting a $15 minimum wage for all public-sector employees in the county.
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Metro
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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City of Memphis SpaceXAI once again said it will restart work on water plant
Premium Spirit of Memphis Governor, local elected officials attend Veterans Village grand opening in Memphis
Public Safety State rules, if followed, should have prevented child’s death in hot bus
Business
Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium
Memphis, a city known nationwide for SpaceXAI, may take legislative steps to pause data center development. All of Elon Musk’s existing local data centers are in industrial districts and are unlikely to be affected by an ordinance. SpaceXAI once again said it will restart work on water plantRelated content:
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Sports
Photo gallery: Playing it cool at FESJC
The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber captures some of the world’s best golfers sweating it out at TPC Southwind as they compete at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
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Food
Recipe Exchange: Hog & Hominy’s peanut butter and banana pie
The pie marries a creamy peanut butter pie filling and a classic banana pudding into one over-the-top layered dessert.
Food News Westy’s to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue
Suburbs
Collierville reschedules meeting to decide fire chief’s fate
The decision came only hours before the board was scheduled to discuss the fate of John Selberg, who was placed on administrative leave with pay earlier this week.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis rap goes viral at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Pro golfers are building hype on social media with Memphis rap. Now they’ve got to back it up on the course.
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Opinion
Opinion: Beware of impersonation scams
“No government agency will threaten to arrest you or take legal action against you if you don’t send them money immediately.”
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Podcasts
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
East Memphis The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 15
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