Calkins: It’s Chandler Parsons Independence Day!
The Grizzlies have traded Chandler Parsons. So have a parade!
University of Memphis initiates external review of women’s basketball program after allegations
The University of Memphis issued a statement confirming the women's basketball program is undergoing an independent external review.
Instant-runoff voting probably a no-go for 2019 city elections
The debut of instant-runoff or ranked-choice voting in Memphis probably won’t happen with the 2019 Memphis elections.
House Democrats seek expansive probe into Casada’s expenses
A day before the Fourth of July and with an August special session looming, House Democrats are calling for a wide-ranging investigation into the expenses of resigning Speaker Glen Casada.
Schools receive delayed payments from Graceland tourism development zone
The Shelby County trustee's office has forwarded to public school systems $463,582.72 in local sales taxes collected by Graceland's tourism development zone over two years ending June 30, 2018.
Smokey Robinson sings with St. Jude patients for fundraising campaign
Smokey Robinson, who has written dozens of compositions that stand the test of time, joins some St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patients in a new endeavor.
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You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Metro
The Early Word: UTHSC-Regional One campus is a no go, but winter is coming
Tigers teams got two wins on Thursday, and Wing Guru is planning a comeback.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Hot dogs and howling at the moon
Health Care Regional One-UTHSC partnership on new hospital no longer in play
Premium Elections Collierville runoff schedule finalized by Election Commission
Shelby County Mother pleads guilty to death of her 4-year-old
Business
Regional One-UTHSC partnership on new hospital no longer in play
On WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines,” University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Chancellor Dr. Peter Buckley said, “We’re really not in the hospital business” when asked about a partnership with Regional One Health.
Spirit of Memphis Eddie Saig leaves a legacy of business success, mentorship and a life well lived
Premium Business Memphis jeweler to retire after 55 years
Business Bartlett YMCA outdoor summer experience could open by mid-2027
Premium Business Data center-cooling company to invest $845K in Southeast Memphis, add 96 jobs
Sports
Martin: With win over USF, Charles Huff is one step closer to restoring order
When the Bulls took their first lead of the game in the fourth quarter, it lasted all of thirty seconds. After Thursday’s win, the Tigers are in great shape to appear in the first conference title game since 2019.
Update Memphis Tigers Football Tigers hang on with a 52-41 win at South Florida
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis women roll past Alabama, win 4th straight
Memphis Tigers Basketball Vanderbilt halts Tigers fast start to season with 105-81 win
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tiger Luke Almodovar said he will be alright after nasty fall
Food
Food Files: Wing Guru plans ‘comeback’ for Park Avenue
The Wing Guru hasn’t opened a new location in several years. Also in this column: an Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens Downtown.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: The Beauty Shop’s Jamaican jerk fish club
Suburbs
Collierville runoff schedule finalized by Election Commission
Collierville voters can begin casting ballots — again — as early as next week.
Premium Elections ‘It’s called Missi-Flippy now’: Scott Colom supporters celebrate historic win
Arts & Culture
It’s Wienermania time at the Hi-Tone, and Second City comes to GPAC
In this week’s To-Do List, get a sneak peek inside the Overton Park Greenhouse, have a Dickensian Christmas in Hernando and fall-crawl your way through Cooper-Young.
Premium Arts & Culture ‘Excitement that I never dreamed of’: Film and TV Commissioner Linn Sitler to retire
Opinion
Calkins: Charles Huff told some blunt truths about Memphis recruiting. But couldn’t he have fibbed?
“Charles Huff wasn’t lying when he said that he could take Memphis players with him if he gets a better job. But he would have been better off to fib.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: With win over USF, Charles Huff is one step closer to restoring order
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Hot dogs and howling at the moon
This weekend is packed, and we’re talking about dogs.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Practical magic
Today’s puzzle features the tarot decks available at The Broom Closet. Noah McLane took the photo.