Potential investigation contributed to Bowen resignation, U of M official says
University of Memphis officials confirmed Thursday that Tom Bowen resigned from his position of athletic director “in lieu of an investigation.”
Weinshanker says city, Grizzlies holding up council OK on Graceland expansion
In a "Behind The Headlines" interview, the managing partner of Graceland says the Memphis Grizzlies front office is blocking the deal over 80,000 square feet of new soundstages that it contends could be used as a new arena competing with FedExForum.
Former Memphis Zoo CEO Roger Knox dies at 81
Roger T. Knox, who led the Memphis Zoo into prominence as its chief executive officer, has died.
Graceland Exhibition Center opens Saturday with exhibits on Ali, Earth and motorcycles
Remember the Wonders series? Graceland hopes to open new horizons to Elvis Presley fans and Memphians with the new Graceland Exhibition Center, which opens Saturday.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl slated for New Year’s Eve day game
AutoZone Liberty Bowl keeps it annual date of New Year's Eve afternoon for the 2019 edition of the postseason game.
Key House leaders pushed ‘kill list’ on legislative targets
An East Tennessee lawmaker seeking the House Speaker’s post pushed legislative “kill lists” on committee chairmen – emanating from the Speaker’s Office – in an attempt to control which bills passed and failed in the 2019 session.
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.
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Golf The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
Premium Education MSCS board approved $200M in contracts Tuesday. But will takeover appointees review them?
Premium Public Safety A Criminal Court judge keeps missing work, slowing the court system and frustrating victims’ families
Business
Fireworks business booming leading up to Fourth of July
There are only a couple of fireworks stands within Shelby County, but they are anticipating a booming business up until Fourth of July on Saturday.
Premium Financial Services Merger results in wealth-management firm overseeing $10B in assets
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Premium Health Care St. Jude Leadership Academy hires first-ever senior vice president
Business State of Mississippi defends Elon Musk’s Southaven turbines
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 Sports LeMoyne-Owen names new athletic director
High School Sports Eight local players named to TSWA all-state boys soccer team
High School Sports Five local players named to TSWA all-state softball team
Sports U of M women’s soccer opens regular season on Aug. 12 vs. Kennesaw State
Food
Calkins: He’s a 102-year-old American hero. And he bakes cookies, too.
Luke McLaurine is a World War II veteran who’s lived through 40% of America’s 250 years. He’s a survivor of Nazi prison camps, flies a flag at his house and says daily doughnut consumption is the key to longevity.
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Suburbs
DeSoto County Schools board member suing DA
A DeSoto County Schools board member is suing District Attorney Matthew Barton for defamation.
Collierville Collierville leaders celebrate America 250 with video
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.
Premium Arts & Culture Arts Beat: Memphis actors featured in new Netflix film
Opinion
Bailey: The Fourth of July has morphed into Independence Week
“What was once a simple Fourth of July with fireworks on a single day has stretched into a week-long celebration with aerial displays across the dark suburban skies.”
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Podcasts
WYXR’s director about music, AI and the evolution of the station
Robby Grant joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how WYXR has evolved, the range of program and events it supports and the station’s growth into an arts and community organization.
Golf The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
Games
Sudoku: July 3
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?