Calkins: It’s Zion Williamson night for the Memphis Grizzlies! (Or possibly not)
The Grizzlies aren't having a draft lottery party this year. So on Zion Williamson Day, you're on your own.
A Memphis Music Road Map: The Early Years
This year is Memphis' bicentennial, but while there's been Memphis music as long as there's been a Memphis, you can't listen back 200 years. As a result, our three-part Memphis Music Road Map is a de facto centennial (and a little more) of sound. We tell a story of Memphis music's evolution one song at a time, from early blues and the Beale Street sound to the golden age of Sun and Stax and on to the contemporary styles of rock and rap. This first part follows the trail from W.C. Handy to the dawn of World War II.
Boogie Ellis becomes latest signee to join Tigers
For the third time in four days, a major recruit has committed to join the Tiger basketball team for next season – this time it's Boogie Ellis, who once signed with Duke.
French company Pandrol seeks PILOT to move North American HQ to Memphis
Railroad track products manufacturer Pandrol USA LP is seeking a PILOT to create 73 jobs, invest $9.3 million and establish its North American headquarters at 611 Winchester Road.
100 North Main owner sues Loews, former convention center hotel partner
One New York firm is suing another over the breakup of their joint venture to develop a second Memphis convention center hotel using local and state financial incentives.
Collierville property tax rate to remain same for 2019-20 budget
Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday.
Metro
Nichols’ attorneys want civil trial pushed until late 2026
The requested trial date would be more than three and a half years after five now-former Memphis Police officers beat Tyré Nichols, who later died from his injuries.
Metro Memphis Zoo mourns loss of ‘beloved’ animal
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Texas-sized flooding not likely here; Rox reopens for Mond
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Business
Hire Local helps Memphians become nurses, paramedics — tuition-free
For a Memphis program, finding home-grown professionals to bolster the medical workforce starts at Hire Local.
Premium Real Estate New Medical District apartments get tax incentive
Premium Real Estate Downtown riverboat landing moving closer to Bass Pro
Premium Health Care ALSAC’s new CEO talks tech, talent, Memphis, more
Sports
NBA Players Association Foundation names Santi Aldama to board
It’s been a big week for Aldama, 24, who also got married in Spain over the weekend with several former teammates present.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Good news, Tiger basketball fans — just watch the Las Vegas Summer League
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High School Sports Cardinals select Houston High standout Ryan Mitchell
Food
What to Order: Eggxactly’s uncommon omelet
Turkey is smoked for an entire day before it becomes part of this breakfast favorite.
Suburbs
From FedEx to City Hall: Olive Branch COO stepping down
Before Todd Ondra was hired, Olive Branch’s 17 department heads reported directly to the town’s mayor.
Arts & Culture
‘A win for the kids’: Local real estate company launches initiative to help at-risk youths
Funding will go toward three nonprofits with programs to support children dealing with trauma, death and stress through stage performances, art classes and instruments.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis Rox reopens with ‘climb for Mond’
Two weeks after Jarmond Johnson was shot and killed at Memphis Rox, the gym reopened with a joyful, mournful — and ultimately hopeful — ceremonial climb.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The search for a new judge, and more
In this episode of The AM/DM, The Daily Memphian’s new morning podcast, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and editorial director Mary Cashiola discuss this week’s upcoming news events.