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.
Metro
Memphis Police Department names new assistant chief
Following the recent retirement of former Assistant Chief Don Crowe, MPD officials promoted a longtime employee to the vacant position.
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Business
City plans $55M AutoZone Park renovation, mixed-use development
The City of Memphis is planning a $55 million renovation of AutoZone Park and potential redevelopment of the area around the stadium, according to public records reviewed by The Daily Memphian.
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Premium Health Care Methodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
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Sports
Three positions to follow during Memphis preseason camp
Memphis football has a variety of position battles to sort through after losing most of its production from last year’s 11-2 team.
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Food
Memphis rapper stars in new ads for Checkers, Adidas
Days after her sold-out Glo Bash at FedExForum, national and international brands are spotlighting the Memphis native.
Suburbs
Ear-resistable: Rowan to open first Tennessee store in Germantown
An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Naked Gun,’ ‘Sunset Boulevard’ at 75
At mid-year, the biggest comedy hit at a somewhat resurgent American box office has been a sleeper-success female-buddy movie. Maybe that will change in the weeks ahead.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Podcasts
ARTSmemphis marks $100 million in grants
ARTSmemphis president and CEO Elizabeth Rouse joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”