Conrad and Malone debate sales tax hike ballot question
The City Council chairman and the Memphis Fire Fighters Association president debated the proposed sales tax hike on "Behind The Headlines" in a discussion that featured lots of disagreement.
Memphis district recommends closing Southwest Early College High School
The school board will vote on the district’s recommendation to close the school at its October meeting, as the district has to provide 30 days notice on such a vote.
Options abundant for Memphis basketball in class of 2020
How many scholarships could open for the Tigers next season? A look at the Memphis staff on the recent recruiting trail.
Wissman wins third term in Arlington mayor’s race
Mike Wissman won re-election to a third term as Arlington's mayor Thursday, defeating Alderwoman Cheryl Pardue.
Tigers’ Everitt Cunningham stays ‘hungry’ after junior college
Defensive end Everitt Cunningham’s path to the Memphis Tigers steered through a Mississippi town with a unique name and a business district of two gas stations and a Dollar General.
Herrington: ‘Bluff City Law’ will put modern Memphis on the TV screen. But for how long?
When the made-in-Memphis series "Bluff City Law" premieres on NBC on Monday night, it will be the first time the city plays itself, in the present tense, in a television series.
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
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: AutoZone Park is a diamond in the rough; Chapter ends for Memphis libraries — for now
Metro This Week in Memphis: Early voting begins, and Joey Chestnut is here
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?
Premium Business Developer sues proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner
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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.
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out restaurant in East Memphis delayed
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.