Morant shines as Grizzlies beat Lakers, end losing streak
Rookie Ja Morant outplayed superstar LeBron James as the Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 105-88 win over the Lakers.
Tigers avoid disaster in win at Tulane
Memphis basketball outscored Tulane 14-7 in overtime to survive turnover struggles.
Memphis 901 FC concludes preseason with win over U of M
901 FC breaks camp with victory as loanee Matt Hundley scores a second-half goal to down the University of Memphis.
Talley’s call for repentence in Lenten season comes with list of accused priests
The new report and list lacks the detail that a trove of internal church documents and depositions released a decade ago show about how the Catholic Diocese handled allegations of child sexual abuse by priests over a half century.
Catholic Diocese releases list of 20 priests ‘credibly accused’ of child sexual abuse
Most of the names on the list Bishop David Talley called for soon after becoming leader of the Memphis Diocese were made public a decade ago in a trove of records released in a civil suit filed against the Diocese and the Dominican order.
Black-owned dance company could have moved from Binghampton
Collage Dance Collective's new facility on the intersection of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street will be 10 times the size of its current location on Broad Avenue.
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ will be a test for Christian Brothers High School
For the first time, the Broadway show will be staged by a group of high school actors.
Tops Bar-B-Q to open new Bartlett location this summer
Tops Bar-B-Q is preparing to expand with a new Bartlett location.
DoubleTree to become a Marriott ‘Autograph’ hotel
The 93-year-old hotel at the southeast corner of B.B. King Boulevard and Union across from The Peabody will become one of the upscale, boutique but independently owned hotels in Marriott's Autograph Collection.
Tennessee Supreme Court upholds caps on personal injury damages
In a 3-2 decision, the court upheld a 2011 state law capping damages juries can award in personal injury lawsuits, reversing rulings in two lower courts and drawing criticism from a Democratic Memphis lawmaker.
Metro
Lynn Fitch stops in Southaven, appeals to supporters in bid for governor
Mississippi attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Lynn Fitch branded herself as a Trump conservative in an appeal to about 50 supporters at a Mexican restaurant.
Health Care UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
City of Memphis City leaders designate Aug. 7 to honor Memphis’ only HBCU
Millington Indicted Millington police officer fired for falsifying timesheets
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Go off-the-beaten path this weekend
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
Premium Health Care Former UTHSC chair sues school to get job back
Business Frontdoor beats Q2 expectations with ‘record profitability’
Health Care Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Sports
Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says
Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.
Golf Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
High School Sports Former St. Benedict standout promoted to the majors
Memphis Tigers Basketball American Conference opponents announced for Memphis basketball
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag: Can Zach Edey dunks and defense drive a surprise season?
Food
Food Files: Interstate Bar-B-Que sold, Majestic Grille plans on 10 more years
The Majestic Grille is committing to another decade Downtown, and Interstate’s original location has been sold to another barbecue purveyor.
Spirit of Memphis Memphis institution ‘Too Tall’ leaves legacy of big smiles
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 To-Do List A book fair meets beer, cat videos go big and a ramen shop has a birthday party
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
The AM/DM podcast: Go off-the-beaten path this weekend
This off-the-beaten-path weekend will take you on a foam run, through the lion’s gate portal and into the world of cat videos.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A new day for the Old Daisy
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Historic Daisy Theater and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.