AutoZone Park’s tattered playing field to be replaced
Weather and the lifespan of the field – not the combination of baseball and soccer at AutoZone Park – are the main reasons the grass surface soon will be replaced.
Federal, state authorities probing possible House voucher vote bribes
Even with a new House Speaker taking office, federal and state agents are still looking into allegations former Speaker Glen Casada made illicit offers in return for voucher votes this spring.
Herenton calls on supporters to win mayor’s race with early vote dominance
Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton told a women's rally that he wants to guard against election fraud. Meanwhile, contender Tami Sawyer rips Herenton and Mayor Jim Strickland for attending the local GOP's Lincoln Day Gala.
New U of M academy reaching out to black middle school boys
University reaching out to establish relationship with middle school boys, is confident it has internal resources to get them to college and beyond.
Memphis 901 FC suffers heavy loss to Tampa
Memphis' losing streak now at three after loss in Tampa.
Join the West Tennessee butterfly count as a citizen scientist
Many of the people who help with butterfly counts are knowledgeable about birds, dragonflies, amphibians and plants. But if you’ve got eyes and can ask, “What’s that?” you can be a valuable participant. The next count is Sept. 7 at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
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.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Players to watch during Tigers’ fan fest
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.
Premium Music Arts Beat: David Porter on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Kingfish at The MET
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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