The Waffle Iron stamps new ID on East Memphis diner
A new restaurant promises both a fresh start and fresh ingredients for a diner that has been through several name changes.
Grizzles fall in Detroit as range of draft-lottery outcomes begins to narrow
The Grizzlies lost a 15-point fourth-quarter lead for a 100-93 loss in Detroit, but still don't quite know what position they'll take in next month's NBA draft lottery.
Woman charged in shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor enters not guilty plea
Prominent local defense attorney Leslie Ballin is representing Latoshia Daniels and entered a not guilty plea on her behalf Tuesday for the shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry.
Poplar Arts Lofts, Midtown office space move forward
Several projects, including new office space and a new six-story apartment project in Midtown, received mulityear tax abatements for their investments Tuesday.
Bill allowing unlicensed ‘natural hair styling’ passes
Legislation allowing unlicensed “natural hair styling” passed the House of Representatives with ease Monday night despite opposition from three Memphis lawmakers.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Federal judge recuses self from two more cases
The federal judge who formerly presided over the criminal case of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyré Nichols has recused himself in more cases involving attorneys on the Nichols case.
Metro D.C. Scorecard: Memphis US reps split on Big, Beautiful Bill
Education Gov. Bill Lee downplays transparency concerns about Tennessee school voucher program
Public Safety Police say groups argued Downtown, then fired at officers early Friday
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
Grizzlies announce summer league roster, No. 11 pick Coward doubtful
The roster features four non-rookie Grizzlies.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis falls to Nashville, 6-1
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: What’s left as Grizzlies shift from free agency to summertime
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Memphis preps for summer league, Morant goes on tour
Food
Food Files: Second Tops Bar-B-Q reopens after fire
The Tops on Thomas Street reopens, Kinfolk doesn’t and more Cronuts are on the way.
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
Local teens will bring Memphis soul to DC for Fourth of July shows
This July Fourth, a group of teens is skipping fireworks on the river to make some noise at their own show in the nation’s capital.
Opinion
Conaway: The Fourth is in all of us
“July Fourth is in you. Look for it, and realize you’re a revolutionary.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis free agency fireworks
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ free agency agreements that were reported on Monday night.