Candidates address MICAH session on inequality
Hundreds of people and more than 30 city candidates on the Oct. 3 ballot attended a Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope meeting Sunday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Westwood.
The Day After: Memphis shifts to Navy after win over South Alabama
The Memphis Tigers are moving on quickly from their 42-6 win over South Alabama because Navy and its sometimes baffling offense await after a bye week.
SHC excitement builds with parade, Battle of the Bands
The Southern Heritage Classic weekend continued Saturday with the Orange Mound Community Parade and Battle of the Bands taking place prior to the evening's football game.
Jackson State ends stretch of SHC frustration
Jackson State picks up first victory over Tennessee State since 2011.
UTHSC study affirms link between air pollution, IQ loss, suggests folate could help
Research project shows air pollution in city's southeast corridor is the highest; folate may help buffer drop in IQ.
Despite heat, thousands turn out for cool Memphis festival
An estimated 130,000 attended the 32nd annual Cooper-Young Festival in Midtown.
Metro
City of Memphis investigating 2 council members
It is not clear what the city’s independent counsel is investigating, but a person familiar with the matter said it could be for potential violations of state, local and federal laws.
Shelby County DeBerry clashes with MICAH on Memphis Safe Task Force
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Early voting, competitive eating and pool checking
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Business
St. Jude participating in 4,500-person clinical trial for HIV prevention
Researchers at St. Jude are partnering with dozens of medical partners globally to answer a question — how do certain HIV treatments work with 16- and 17-year-olds versus adults?
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Sports
AutoZone Park’s Future: Will the Redbirds stay if AutoZone Park isn’t updated?
The Memphis Redbirds’ current lease, which allows the St. Louis Cardinals’ top-tier farm team to play in the city-owned ballpark, expires in four years.
Memphis Grizzlies Morant says he’s grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland ‘a different Ja’
Sports From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball
High School Sports Former Central High star ‘trying to take everything in’ at Ed Murphey Classic
High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
Food
Local restaurateur to open seafood restaurant in former Fancy’s space
Walt & Ricky’s Seafood Kitchen could open as soon as September.
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Suburbs
DeSoto DA asks court to throw out suit over ‘pedophile sympathizer’ comment
DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.
Premium Collierville Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
Arts & Culture Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Opinion
Opinion: What to know before donating your car to charity
“Nearly 800,000 vehicles are donated to charities every year. There are a host of charities that accept donations of cars listed. But they may not all be reputable.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Risks of SpaceXAI data center outweigh benefits
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Celebrating 250
This jigsaw puzzle features participants in the High Point Terrace July Fourth parade and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.