Calkins: Penny Hardaway is taking over the universe
Five-star point guard Boogie Ellis may be flipping from Duke to Memphis. It's just another day in an astonishing offseason for Penny Hardaway.
‘Social media giant’ will be a Memphis in May sponsor
Memphis in May's new partnership with a social media giant includes live streaming from the Beale Street Music Festival and will carry over to the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
House session turns into fracas as Democrats try to leave chamber
NASHVILLE – In its final hours, the 2019 legislative session exploded into revolt as House Speaker Glen Casada, sergeants at arms and troopers allegedly tried to block Democrats from leaving the chamber in protest, leading to a physical incident involving Rep. G.A. Hardaway and other Democrats.
Nienaber steps down as winningest basketball coach in CBU history
Mike Nienaber stepped down Thursday as CBU coach after 20 seasons, leaving as the winningest basketball coach in school history. The school said he is pursuing another coaching opportunity.
Small but thriving high school water polo community isn’t for the faint of heart – or the selfish
Memphis is home to a growing high school water polo scene, where a sense of community is as important as winning. Well, almost.
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
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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.