County Commission overrides Harris’ veto of U of M swim center funding
Harris vetoed the allocation at the urging of local labor unions and worker advocates, because more than 330 U of M employees make less than $15 an hour.
No tricks, but TPC Southwind should be a treat for elite WGC-FedEx St. Jude field
PGA pros like TPC Southwind, so there's no reason to change it a whole lot.
Calkins: Memphis deserves this week
It may not be the best sporting event in the 200-year history of Memphis, but the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational is the most deserved.
Memphis candidates’ finance reports: Big money to no money
The second quarter campaign finance reports show a big difference between Mayor Jim Strickland and his two closest challengers by the amount of money raised. But one of those challengers outspent him for the quarter.
Shelby County Schools to focus on empowering African-American males
Joris Ray, Shelby County Schools superintendent, says he wants to change the school district's approach to educating black male students, in order to "change the face of SCS and change the face of Shelby County and Memphis."
Big Brother wants you to visit home of blues, soul, rock ‘n’ roll
Ashley McHugh, Memphis Tourism’s first research director, said it’s “scary and fun” but not particularly creepy mining aggregated data on visitors to figure out where they come from and why.
Metro
Federal judge orders halt on MSCS takeover
A federal judge has ordered Tennessee to halt its takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In the wake of that order, the state oversight board canceled its Wednesday afternoon meeting.
Premium Education Job ready: Some Youth Villages students get hands-on with a forklift
Premium Education TCAP 2026: These 6 charts show how Memphis-area students stack up
Premium State Government Shooting, grooming and booking: New laws that take effect July 1 in Tennessee
Shelby County County Commission passes budget with new property tax rate
Business
Inked: Ross, Hibbett land at Memphis-area shopping center
Plus, local investors add to their retail holdings in Southeast Memphis, and a hotel near Wolfchase Galleria sold for $5.5 million.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Youth Villages names chief of staff
Business SpaceX’s internet service cuts rates for Memphis-area customers
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Business Meet The Daily Memphian’s summer 2026 interns
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis takes first game of series against Charlotte
Memphis got back in the win column Tuesday night at AutoZone Park with a 10-5 victory over the Charlotte Knights.
High School Sports Five local players named to TSWA all-state softball team
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade
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Memphis Grizzlies Timeline of Ja Morant’s time with the Grizzlies
Food
Coletta’s to close Appling Road location after almost 30 years
“The place on Parkway, we have that Elvis connection,” co-owner Jerry Coletta said. “We have people just about every day that are tourists, who are Elvis fans.”
Food News New gluten-free bakery space opening next month
Suburbs
Former DeSoto County teacher sentenced for child pornography
A former DeSoto County teacher will serve nine years in prison for possessing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced Tuesday.
Premium North Mississippi Breaking down Mississippi’s redistricting lawsuits
Arts & Culture
Anti-AI show-and-tell is all about generating interest in ‘real artists’
“It just doesn’t make sense for people in a city where our water is being used up by the data center … to contribute to that,” said one of the hosts for Lamplighter Lounge’s first anti-AI show-and-tell.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’
Opinion
Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
“The Grizzlies have finally traded Ja Morant, the biggest star they may ever have. But by the end they just wanted him gone.”Related content:
Opinion Opinion: On xAI, Mayor Young is gaslighting Memphis
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: All about the new Memphis Art Museum
The grand opening is less than six months away.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: Who’s on the Grizz’s new menu
Games
Sudoku: July 1
Ready for today’s sudokus?