Airport grabs Memphis Tigers by the tail in extension of marketing partnership
Memphis International Airport officials on Thursday approved a two-year, nearly $200,000 marketing and sponsorship agreement tied to University of Memphis athletics.
Kelsey bill increases Senate candidate PAC contribution total to $490,000
State Senate candidates would be able to collect nearly a half-million dollars from political action committees under legislation sponsored by state Sen. Brian Kelsey and approved Thursday in the Senate.
Downtown officials confirm Insomnia Cookies is coming to Beale
Downtown officials have confirmed that Insomnia Cookies will become part of the mix in the Beale Street entertainment district.
AAC, SEC establish a partnership for future games between member schools
The American Athletic Conference and the Southeastern Conference have reached an agreement on a scheduling alliance in the coming years.
St. Jude research leads to cure for bubble boy disease
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have developed a novel treatment using HIV as a vector to deliver re-engineered blood cells that create an immune system for patients who are born without one.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Suspect named in Downtown shooting that allegedly targeted police
Victor Peeler, 23, is sought on 12 charges of attempted first-degree murder as well as one charge of reckless endangerment in the shooting that occurred early July 4.
Visual Arts Incognito presents an art mystery where buyers are encouraged to buy what they love, not what they know
Premium Public Safety Federal judge recuses self from two more cases
Metro D.C. Scorecard: Memphis US reps split on Big, Beautiful Bill
Business
Inked: Bartlett building sold, new storage facility planned
An Asian restaurant leased out the former King of Spuds location at 5376 Knight Arnold Road, and the new tenant plans to start work on the site in the coming months.
Shelby County Mayor appoints interim public health director
Premium Business Redbirds stir up controversy with ‘Big Beautiful Buffet’ post
Premium Transportation & Logistics Flying for July Fourth? Here’s what to know about the Memphis airport
Sports
Sixth-inning surge can’t carry Redbirds over Sounds
The Memphis Redbirds erupted from being seven runs down, to tie the game during sixth inning, then lost to the Nashville Sounds in the ninth inning Saturday night at AutoZone Park.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies cruise to win in summer league opener
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies trade Jay Huff to Pacers, sign free agent center
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies announce summer league roster, No. 11 pick Coward doubtful
Food
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.
Suburbs
DeSoto Hope awards first scholarships to students affected by cancer
The local nonprofit founded by five cancer survivors has announced the first two recipients of its new $2,500 Community Cancer Support Scholarship.
Arts & Culture
Incognito presents an art mystery where buyers are encouraged to buy what they love, not what they know
At the Incognito Art Auction to benefit the Memphis Botanic Garden, buyers will be purchasing pieces that speak to them without knowing who actually created them until the sale is complete.
Opinion
Conaway: The Fourth is in all of us
“July Fourth is in you. Look for it, and realize you’re a revolutionary.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.