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
Fifth night of Downtown protests erupts into scuffles with police and among crowd
As hundreds of protesters gathered Downtown Sunday evening and early Monday morning, there was more tension and more strategy than the previous four demonstrations in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. And some of the tension was among different camps of activists.
Analysis The politics of face masks
Business
Amazon Air plays catchup with FedEx, UPS
New research from DePaul University examines the rise of Amazon Air and the possibility that the e-commerce giant could eventually compete directly with FedEx Express and UPS Air.
Major retailers close some stores amid protests, but not in Memphis area
Sports
Ben Johnson knows of racial prejudice, but believes America can do better
The son of a black mother and a white father, Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson grew up in Whitehaven and Germantown with a foot in both worlds. Even after recent events in Minneapolis, he hasn't lost hope for a more civilized America.
Sports Notebook: A mock NBA Draft to hate, and a beer to love
Food
More restaurants reopening, including East Memphis & Cooper-Young favorites
More restaurants reopen as June ushers in the change of season along with a change of minds. But the virus is still here, and we still have to be cautious as we get out more and more.
Suburbs
Added security: New Flock cameras now up in Lakeland
The Atlanta-based company’s cameras are now used in 38 states and more than 600 cities.
Neighborhoods
Pizzeria Trasimeno takes over vacated Elemento space at Crosstown
Sabine Langer, who owns Global Cafe in Crosstown Concourse, will open Pizzeria Trasimeno there on Tuesday.
Arts & Culture
Hi-Tone moves to new location on Cleveland
The popular music venue’s owner Brian “Skinny” McCabe is putting the finishing touches on a new two-story entertainment complex, and its first major event is already scheduled.
Opinion
Never mind how we’re going to vote. What are we voting on?
Believe it or not, something important is on the August ballot.
Podcasts
Behind the Headlines: MLGW President and CEO J.T. Young
Listen as J.T. Young discusses the Integrated Resource Plan, a process to help MLGW find the most cost-effective, eco-friendly and reliable energy source.
Daily Briefs
Memphis Zoo adds VIP valet parking
Lighting company to open first U.S. store in Memphis
Monitoring team in MPD surveillance launch website, announce public forum
Southern food, style, fashion will rule at Graceland Sept. 27-29
U of M Research Park joins national prescription meds consortium
Crye-Leike inks partnership with University of Memphis Athletics