Cardinals and Redbirds extend affiliation through 2030
Legacy of pro baseball in Memphis dates to the 1870s.
‘Positionless basketball’ seems new age, but vital to Grizzlies
The Grizzlies will need to rely on interchangeability if they want to survive a tough opening stretch without two starters.
Times have changed for Memphis’ offense: Less flash, more grind
The Tigers are “peeling back that onion” and seeing what existing layer can be used against Houston. Related Story: Memphis-Houston kickoff time moved to afternoon
West Clinic settling in fraud lawsuit involving Methodist
Statutory liability under the False Claims Act triples the $800 million in damages to $2.4 billion.
Coronavirus: Nearly 600 new cases reported
The 588 new cases come from 5,588 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 10.5%.
Deni & Kelly talk about PPP help they hope is coming, plus holiday traditions
Normally the busiest time of the year, restaurants are instead open for sparsely populated dining rooms. PPP money would help, two local restaurateurs say. And sharing holiday recipes is good for all of us.
Tennessee joins Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn election results in 4 states
The lawsuit seeks to invalidate the 62 electoral votes in the four battleground states that would go to President-elect Joe Biden.
Parents indicted after 13-year-old shoots, kills 9-year-old cousin
Police say the boy accidentally shot and killed his 9-year-old cousin with the gun of the boy’s father. The incident occurred March 13 in the Cordova area.
State-run school district hosting food giveaway in Frayser Thursday
The event begins 10 a.m. Thursday at 1602 Dellwood Ave., in the parking lot between Frayser Corning Elementary and Martin Luther King College Prep, two FCS schools operated under ASD.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis scores major wins on recruiting trail
With the early signing period looming next week, Memphis was in search for momentum, and the program received that in a major way Tuesday.
‘Bluff City Law,’ AutoZone incentives make ‘Pork Report’
The Memphis Regional Megasite made the organization’s top 3 in its 15-year list of worst government waste.
Worley, Marshall win Collierville runoff for alderman seats
Turnout for the runoff election for two Collierville offices seemed slow Tuesday, according to candidates. The runoff is the town’s first in 17 years.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Westbrook paces Collierville
Nakiyah Westbrook is among this week’s top performers after helping her team to a big win on Tuesday.
Tom Lee Park project begins virtually
City of Memphis and Memphis River Parks Partnership officials hold virtual groundbreaking on Cutbank Bluff, the first phase of a $60 million overhaul of Tom Lee Park.
Memphis-Houston kickoff time moved to afternoon
The regular-season finale at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be televised on ESPNU.
Metro
The Early Word: Quail Ridge goes from holes to homes, and Rox will reopen
ALSAC has a new leader, and so do three city departments. Plus, girl dinner is having a moment at the Overton Park Shell.
Spirit of Memphis Brilliance, courage defined journalist, and amigo, Karanja Ajanaku
City of Memphis Memphis Parks appoints new director
Premium City of Memphis City puts teeth in blight fight
Business
A bonanza of bonsai
Brussel’s Bonsai in Olive Branch may be the country’s largest bonsai nursery but it’s “just a blip in what’s possible” with bonsai.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium South Memphis How the fight over Elon Musk’s air permit could change Memphis
Premium Business What Mitch Graves wants to bring to the TVA board
Sports
Scottie Scheffler commits to FESJC
Scheffler, the top player in the world, has three victories on Tour this year, including one major.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘No shortcuts': What new director of player development, a Memphis native, brings to Tigers
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis starting QB to be named ‘a couple of weeks’ before season opener
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers coach Penny Hardaway wants ‘marquee’ games on schedule
Food
It’s not Pancho’s Green Dressing but it is local
And, soon, it will be in area Kroger stores, courtesy of Oh Grate!
Suburbs
First, Hy-Vee grocery project stalled. Now, it’s off the table.
The new plan for the Bartlett site is a mixed-use project with more than 300 apartments.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Lucky Lady Caftan Club (of Memphis) launches
“May the good vibes find you free, fabulous and flowing” is the tagline of the Lucky Lady Caftan Club of Memphis.
Opinion
Opinion: Whose side is God on?
The more urgent and humbling question isn’t whether God is on our side. It’s whether we are on God’s side.
Podcasts
Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Word Flower: July 8
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.