Grizzlies hire Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins as head coach
Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins has been hired as the Memphis Grizzlies head coach.
Calkins: New Grizz coach Taylor Jenkins has a blue-blood resume and a blue-collar style
Don’t be fooled by the fancy resume. New Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins is a hard-nosed guy from way back.
Lee pushes re-entry programs amid reaction to violent crime
A two-day visit to Memphis by Gov. Bill Lee included signing a bill dropping state fees for expungements. The move comes against a backdrop of reaction to the weekend slaying of financial executive Glenn Cofield and a rise in homicides compared to this time last year.
First Tennessee Bank changing to First Horizon this fall
First Tennessee Bank and Charlotte-based Capital Bank will rebrand as First Horizon Bank starting this fall, Memphis-based holding company First Horizon National Corp. said Tuesday.
No charges to be filed against MPD officer in 2018 fatal shooting
Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich said her office will not file charges against a Memphis police officer in the 2018 officer-involved fatal shooting of a man on Summer Avenue.
Diocese of Memphis bishop orders review of church files on abuse allegations
Memphis Catholic Bishop David P. Talley has ordered a review of church files on allegations of child sexual abuse made against priests.
Metro
Youth program achieving results in effort to combat juvenile crime, study shows
University of Memphis study shows that SWITCH Youth program meant to decrease juvenile crime is having a positive effect.
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Public Safety Suspect named in Downtown shooting that allegedly targeted police
Business
Escape Room, Amuse owners find next challenge in former Bari space
A new hangout spot is coming to Midtown Memphis that brings a twist to the traditional game night.
Premium South Memphis XAI raises $10 billion. What does it mean for Memphis?
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State Government Trump names Memphian to TVA board
Sports
Grizzlies cruise to win in summer league opener
The Grizzlies got 40 combined points from GG Jackson and Jaylen Wells in a win over the Oklahoma City in Salt Lake City Summer League on Saturday. Memphis Grizzlies trade Jay Huff to Pacers; sign free agent centerRelated content:
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 92, Thunder 80
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Food
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.
Suburbs
Bailey: Book borrowing in Bartlett proves beneficial
Eighteen months after leaving the Memphis system, Bartlett’s library is continuing to make improvements as questions linger about whether the departure was the right move.
Arts & Culture
Gallery: Stax Music Academy performs in DC
A group of Stax Music Academy students performed at this year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. on Friday, July 4.
Opinion
Opinion: Your Jewish neighbors need you more than ever
By working together, fostering understanding, and speaking out against hate, we can ensure that Memphis remains a beacon of safety and acceptance for all.
Podcasts
Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”