Calkins: Yes, Memphis fans, Brady White can throw
Brady White looked sharp — and efficient — as Memphis defeated Southern, 55-24.
The Day After: Southern schemes prepare Memphis defense for season
The Memphis Tigers defense struggling and adjusting against the Southern University offense may help the Tigers down the line.
Germantown Festival offers doggone good family fun
The 48th Germantown Festival began at the Germantown Civic Complex. The festival featured more than 300 vendors, live entertainment and rides for children.
City campaigns move through last weekend before early voting
Mayor Jim Strickland opens his Whitehaven campaign headquarters, challenger Willie Herenton readies the "Herenton Express" and fellow challenger Tami Sawyer focuses on millenial hopes and goals.
Community Foundation marks 50 years of serving the Mid-South
Community Foundation's new Forever Fund is a permanent endowment that will ensure grants will be distributed for generations to come.
U of M graphic design duo behind set design for Democratic debate
U of M professor taps student to help him with set design for 2020 presidential primary debate this week in Houston.
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
Arts Beat: David Porter on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Kingfish at The MET
Plus, several artists with ties to the Memphis region are on former President Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
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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