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
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Business
Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Trap Fusion closes its Cordova restaurant but launches Trap Vegan in its flagship eatery in Whitehaven. Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s new sandwich concept Panuzzo King will launch soon on Broad Avenue.
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Sports
Memphis running back Greg Desrosiers Jr. out vs. Troy
Greg Desrosiers was injured early in the first quarter of the season opener against Chattanooga. He’ll miss a third straight game.
High School Sports Defense critical in Germantown win over Whitehaven
High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis at Troy: What to know before Tiger’s second Sun Belt matchup
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.