Feds OK contract between charter school network, Catholic diocese
The federal guidance removes the final hurdle for Compass Community Schools to open its six campuses across Memphis on July 31 in former Catholic school buildings.
Former players say abusive conditions existed under women’s basketball coach McFerrin
Nine former players under University of Memphis women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrin have come forward with allegations of mistreatment and abuse, and exit interviews show many players had issues with the coach.
Second arrest in Hernando armed robbery linked to Brandon Webber
A 22-year-old man who police say was with Brandon Webber when he allegedly committed a violent armed robbery in Hernando last month has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Memphis Grizzlies make two moves for financial relief
The Memphis Grizzlies made two cost-cutting moves Friday night.
Summer reading camps are popular, getting results – and in peril
Read to be Ready camps first opened in 2016, and Tennessee has expanded the program annually with funding from the U.S. Department of Human Services. But state officials learned in January that the federal grant now has to be used for child care programs.
RED, WHITE & BOOM!
The Fourth ended with rockets blazing in the dark and independent bursts in neighborhoods that went late into the night.
Metro
The Early Word: County commissioner goes to jail, and Halbert left a backlog
MSCS takes away student laptops, a French restaurant is coming to Collierville and Mark Wahlberg was here.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Shelby County County commissioner jailed same day as first commission meeting
Shelby County Wanda Halbert leaves behind car title backlog, new clerk says
North Mississippi DeSoto deputies face civil trial date for 2024 shooting
Business
Local company buys Sycamore View Plaza
A local private investment company bought Sycamore View Plaza, a retail center on Summer Avenue for over $3 million.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Memphis firm earns industry honor from Urban Land Institute
Premium Real Estate Inked: Nashville medical company buys second local property
Premium Health Care Chili’s partners with St. Jude, gives $150 million for new clinical center
Premium Transportation & Logistics Trucking, transportation and warehouse hires are accelerating, driving up numbers in Memphis
Sports
Alcorn-UAPB to meet for second consecutive Southern Heritage Classic
Alcorn State (1-1) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-1) meet in the 37th Classic at 6 p.m. Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
High School Sports Week 4 high school football preview: Whitehaven, Germantown clash in region opener
High School Sports High school football statistical leaders
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Levenson hits fourth homer in eight games as Memphis drops game two
Premium Reviews New Eats: Tiger football value meals
Food
French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
The former Raven & Lily space will have new occupants.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Suburbs
French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
The former Raven & Lily space will have new occupants.
Premium Arlington Arlington raises solid waste rate, eyes wastewater treatment facility expansion
Arts & Culture
Metal Museum forges future with grand opening in Overton Park
The museum welcomed visitors Saturday to its new home in the former Memphis College of Art. The doors will officially open Sept. 11.
Premium Arts & Culture There’s nothing cookie-cutter about ‘living museums’ in Central Gardens
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Earlier this summer, pictures of black bears in Tennessee sparked a flurry of responses on social media.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Southwind holds off Lausanne
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Lausanne offensive lineman Roman Laster (58) and Southwind’s defensive lineman Gerrard Kaufman (12) as they battle on the gridiron and was taken by Greg Campbell.