Tops Bar-B-Q has new local owners
Tops Bar-B-Q has sold but will remain in the hands of locals, including Tiger Bryant of Soul Fish and Young Avenue Deli.
Reports: AAF suspending operations; co-founder Polian states disappointment
The Alliance of American Football, including the Memphis Express, was expected to formally announce Tuesday afternoon that it is suspending operations until further notice.
The Clipper developers plan taller structures
The developers of The Clipper, a $250 million mixed-use development next to the future FedEx Logistics global headquarters, have applied for a height exception.
Grizzlies end-of-season questions: Is Jonas Valanciunas for real?
As the Grizzlies season nears an end, the team and center Jonas Valanciunas will each have a decision to make. What have we learned from Valanciunas' two months in Memphis?
Council discusses strategy on possible changes in TVA relationship
The Memphis City Council also delayed votes once again Tuesday on the first reading of the Memphis 3.0 plan and an agreement between the city and Graceland on Graceland expansion plans.
Daily Briefs
Metro
4 mayors, 1 city: Young interviews the Memphis mayors before him
Mayor Paul Young said he wants to shift the perspective of mayoral accomplishments to be throughout several administrations. To make his point, he interviewed previous Memphis mayors: Willie Herenton, A C Wharton Jr. and Jim Strickland.
Golf The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Judge Coffee is out of court, and Santi is off our court
Education Federal judge orders halt on MSCS takeover
Premium Education Job ready: Some Youth Villages students get hands-on with a forklift
Business
Merger results in wealth-management firm overseeing $10B in assets
A Memphis-based wealth management firm just completed a merger with firms based in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Here’s what that means for its clients.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Ross, Hibbett land at Memphis-area shopping center
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Youth Villages names chief of staff
Business SpaceX’s internet service cuts rates for Memphis-area customers
Premium Transportation & Logistics More funding needed for MATA, transit advocates say
Sports
Cameron Boozer tosses Redbirds’ first pitch, now on to Summer League
Having the new Grizzlies rookie perform the Redbirds’ first pitch has become a ceremonial introduction to the city. But this moment also introduces a new Grizzlies era.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Sorting through the Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama trade
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis athletic department sets fundraising record for second straight year
Premium Sports LeMoyne-Owen names new athletic director
Sports U of M women’s soccer opens regular season on Aug. 12 vs. Kennesaw State
Food
$15 Deal: The Beauty Shop’s Thai Cobb salad
The Thai Cobb salad was one of The Daily Memphian’s late food writer Jennifer Biggs’ favorite things.
Food News Coletta’s to close Appling Road location after almost 30 years
Suburbs
DeSoto County supervisor suing the state about special judicial district created last year
At issue is the passage of two Mississippi laws last year giving DeSoto County two additional judgeships.
Public Safety Former DeSoto County teacher sentenced for child pornography
Arts & Culture
Independence Day fun, ‘Incognito’ art and beer mile that’s not really a mile
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to get red, white and boozy and how to see Kirk Whalum play for free.
Visual Arts Anti-AI show-and-tell is all about generating interest in ‘real artists’
Opinion
Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
“The Grizzlies have finally traded Ja Morant, the biggest star they may ever have. But by the end they just wanted him gone.”Related content:
Opinion Opinion: On xAI, Mayor Young is gaslighting Memphis
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
What will happen to Memphis’ spot on the PGA tour and one of Memphians’ favorite events?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the new Memphis Art Museum
Games
Sudoku: July 1
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