Memphis basketball puts stamp on Bahamas trip with win over Raw Talent Elite
Seven different Memphis players scored in double digits Sunday as the Tigers wrapped up their four-game journey to the Bahama islands.
U of M’s new business school dean leads with can-do attitude
The University of Memphis' new dean of business leads from the nexus of where demand meets need.
Calkins: Tigers turn the lights out on the Bahamas
The Memphis Tigers finished up their trip to The Bahamas by beating Raw Talent Elite. Next up, Memphis Madness.
Curtains to rise on Shelby County Youth Advocacy Center
Shelby County officials got a preview of the Shelby County Youth Advocacy Center, a pilot project aimed at helping young people avoid the juvenile justice system while addressing their mental health needs.
Pipe dreams: Guild seeks young musicians for an ancient instrument
The Memphis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists hosted Pedals, Pipes and Pizza, an event to raise interest among a new generation of potential pipe organists.
Calkins: Damion Baugh is no day at the beach
Damion Baugh wasn't the highest-ranked member of the Memphis recruiting class. But he's emerging as the relentless leader the team needs.
Metro
Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death
Two Shelby County corrections deputies are charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gershun Freeman.
Elections Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Business SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
Premium Elections Lynn Fitch stops in Southaven, appeals to supporters in bid for governor
Health Care UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
Business
SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Health Care UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
Business Frontdoor beats Q2 expectations with ‘record profitability’
Health Care Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Real Estate $25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Memphis loses second straight game to Nashville
Right fielder Joshua Báez hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, moving him into a fourth-place tie for Memphis Redbirds’ single-season home run list history.
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Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says
Golf Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
Memphis Tigers Basketball American Conference opponents announced for Memphis basketball
Food
Recipe Exchange: Elfo’s saltimbocca ala Grisanti
Customers always ask Alex Grisanti to share his family’s recipes, and the saltimbocca is one of the most requested.
Premium Food News Food Files: Interstate Bar-B-Que sold, Majestic Grille plans on 10 more years
Suburbs
SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
SpaceXAI alleges that Darana Hybrid and its CEO engaged in a practice of overbilling to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Premium Elections Lynn Fitch stops in Southaven, appeals to supporters in bid for governor
Arts & Culture
Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier
The UrbanArt Commission oversaw the project that brightens a milelong stretch of concrete barrier along Chelsea Avenue.
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Opinion
Opinion: I wish the rest of America understood what I know about Memphis
“It takes living here to know the people. That’s what so many who dismiss Memphis never experience. They see headlines but never hospitality. They hear about violence but never generosity. They know the statistics but not our stories.”
Premium Suburbs Bailey: Suburban elections lack intrigue of county general ballot
Podcasts
Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Go off-the-beaten path this weekend
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 8
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