Tiger Woods skipping Memphis next week
Tiger Woods will be skipping next week’s WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, but Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler had been added to the field.
New health directive puts restaurants on notice; could close most places on Beale
New Health Department directive has a few new rules for full-service restaurants and allows a check of food versus alcohol sales.
Calkins: After 136 days, Grizzlies basketball is back
The Memphis Grizzlies didn't win their first scrimmage in the NBA bubble. But at a time when everything in life seems fragile, it was a gift to have them back.
St. Louis Church’s annual Hole in One has a new name, and it’s drive-thru only
St. Louis Church’s annual golf competition and festival was canceled (thanks, COVID), but some of the event's most popular food items will be available during a three-day drive-thru that starts Sunday.
Collierville amends school reopening plan
Collierville is expected to make changes to its school reopening plan. The changes are based on recommendations from the Shelby County Health Department.
Grizzlies shake off rust, but drop scrimmage game against 76ers
The Grizzlies battled back after a rough start to the first of three scrimmage games at the NBA's Orlando bubble.
Memphis Botanic Garden concert site now the Radians Amphitheater
The Live at the Garden series' home has a new name and a new sponsor.
Tigers land three-star linebacker from Louisiana
University of Memphis football continues developing its pipeline to Louisiana with a commitment from a three-star recruit.
Back at AutoZone Park, Memphis 901 FC ready to represent
Mulqueen praises team's improvement from Birmingham to Atlanta.
Penny Hardaway hoping for season after finishing roster assembly
Hoping COVID-19 doesn't derail the upcoming college basketball season, Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway is excited about the progress his young team has made and says everything is trending in the right direction.
Southern Heritage Classic operator receives grant for pandemic losses
EDGE awarded a $20,000 NEED grant to Summit Management Corp., which runs the annual Southern Heritage Classic. To date, EDGE has awarded $584,200 to 103 businesses; 83 of those (81%) are minority and women-owned businesses.
Local coronavirus test positivity rate increases again
On Friday, the Shelby County Health Department reported a daily positivity rate of 16.4%.
Will fans be allowed at the Liberty Bowl? Answer is expected soon
The latest information from the University of Memphis suggests fans should brace themselves for limited seating at Tiger football games this fall.
How do you upset three local celebs at one time? Take favorite dish off menu
Chicken tenders are off the menu at Houston’s and some folks are determined to find out why – and more importantly, to get them back.
MLGW pole blocks Grind City from opening taproom
Owners have spent nearly $11 million building Grind City Brewery Co. near Uptown. They are frustrated that the taproom's opening has been delayed for months while they wait for MLGW to move a power pole from the middle of the access drive.
Most diners give information, but some resistant to contact tracing
Most diners are complying with Health Directive 8 and giving their names and numbers at restaurants, but Jiminy Cricket! Some just won’t do it.
Calkins: Happy National Drive-Thru Day! Some American heroes serve fries
We curse them, criticize them and (sometimes even) flip them the bird. On National Drive-Thru Day, let's hear it for the front-line workers who see us at our worst.
Play On: Ja Morant back to work, but father Tee Morant left to watch from afar
Ever since Ja Morant started playing basketball, father Tee Morant hasn't been shy about saying what needed to be said for the greater basketball good. It's why Ja, albeit lovingly, calls his dad "my first hater."
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Juneteenth and Blue Monkey Midtown’s last call
Also happening this week: Downtown breweries are in the spotlight, and Father’s Day is Sunday.
Shelby County County Commission has major decisions to get budget and tax rate across finish line
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Business
Memphis native develops system that aims to put out fires in 15 seconds
Ethan Pretsch envisioned a system that could use AI and tech to specifically target fires and keep them from spreading.
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Business SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
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Sports
Ole Miss eliminated by Troy at College World Series
Ole Miss (41-23) went two-games-and-out in its first trip to Charles Schwab Field since winning the national championship in 2022.
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: ‘Birds cap off dominant series with comeback win at Tides
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High School Sports Blaze Jordan headed to St. Louis
Food
Inspire Community Cafe closing this month
The Binghampton cafe that opened with a mission of helping the community is closing its doors after seven years.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: The Orpheum’s Cast Party banana pudding
Suburbs
New murals add vibrance to Wolf River tunnel on Germantown Greenway
Brightly colored depictions celebrating the Germantown Greenway are now greeting users as they walk, run or bike along the trail passing underneath Wolf River Boulevard.
Premium Germantown Bailey: Complaints about Germantown garbage rates? Not at the public hearing.
Arts & Culture
Thunderstorms force cancellation of Live at the Garden concert
Severe weather forces cancellation of Alabama concert, meant to be the opener of this year’s Live at the Garden series at the Memphis Botanic Garden
Premium Education In the age of social media and AI, college students are opening physical books less. But Rhodes professors still believe reading is fundamental.
Opinion
Echols: A celebration of architecture — right here in Memphis
“It felt as if someone was whispering good secrets to the rest of the world about my home, and I was the one caught unaware. Sure enough, that’s precisely what has been happening for about a decade now.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Call it what it is — a tax increase
Podcasts
Reporters address SpaceX promises as Elon Musk company goes public
The local face of SpaceX has been making a lot of news as the Houston-based company goes public with a record-setting IPO. The local controversies against that backdrop were discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A deja vu kind of weekend
Games
Daily Jigsaw: From Memphis to Carnegie Hall
Today’s puzzle is of members of the Memphis Youth Symphony Program and was provided by Jarmie Harmon with the Memphis Youth Symphony.