Tigers’ fight undone by turnovers, missed kicks in loss to Tulsa
Memphis loses three straight for the first time since 2015 season, is winless in AAC. Related stories:
Tweet collection: What they said about Memphis at Tulsa
A collection of Twitter comments from the University of Memphis vs. Tulsa NCAA college football game in Tulsa.
Hawks take down resting Grizzlies in preseason
Santi Aldama looked much better in the loss than in summer league, scoring a preseason-high 16 points. Related story:
Professional rugby debuts in Memphis
Premier Rugby Sevens hosted the all-day tournament.
Opa! Memphis Greek Festival returns
Exclamations of “Opa!” could be heard throughout the crowd Friday and Saturday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church as community members celebrated the return of festival.
Friday prep report: Kirby edges Ridgeway on two-point conversion stop
See how the Power 15 fared and check out all the scores and summaries of Memphis-area games. Also, ECS golfer Luke Sienkiewicz placed second at the Division 2-A state tournament.
Federal government asks to intervene in case against Methodist
The lawsuit, filed in federal civil court, in Tennessee’s Middle District, alleges the scheme between Methodist and West Cancer executives cost Medicare and Medicaid more than $800 million in fraudulent payments.
Here’s what we know about 100 N. Main
It’s likely the DMC will have a final candidate for redeveloping the tower by the end of the year.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
We gathered a half dozen of our favorite images from this week’s issues of The Daily Memphian. Now you can vote for the best one.
SCS: 140 new COVID-19 cases among students, 24 among staff
Shelby County Schools reported 140 new COVID-19 cases among students and 24 among staff at its public and charter schools this week. This week’s case count is the lowest since school started, Aug. 9, 2021.
Metro
Old Manassas High to become ‘cottages’ for homeless families
“It’s about the mother of the child who is going to school with your child,” Hospitality Hub Executive Director Kelcey Johnson said. “After school you take your child home. The other mother is taking her child to truck stops.”
Premium Education MSCS board member retires from teacher-union leadership
Update City of Memphis John Zeanah to be city’s new head of infrastructure and development
Shelby County Health Department head leaving for Baltimore
Business
Prairie Farms Dairy to close Memphis plant
The announcement said Prairie Farms will work with area manufacturers and employment agencies to support transitions.
Real Estate Malco Summer Drive-In sold for $2.3 million
Visual Arts New art gallery to start Downtown test run
Premium Real Estate Ashlar Hall gets more time for renovations
Sports
AAC announces host cities for 2026-2028 basketball tournaments
In March, the American Athletic Conference commissioner mentioned Memphis as a contender for future men’s tournaments.
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys track awards: CBHS, Central standouts share top honor
Geoff Calkins Calkins: Everyone loved Reggie Barnes — which is how he reshaped Memphis sports
Premium High School Sports Bailey: All hail the young Lions and a championship trophy
Food
Fill your plate: Memphis business owners test run vacant restaurant sites
Table Ready is designed to fill former Downtown businesses by allowing restaurant owners to try out the property with the Downtown Memphis Commission covering some of the rent and utility costs for a year.
Suburbs
Bailey: All hail the young Lions and a championship trophy
Within three years of starting its high school classes, Lakeland Prep is the state baseball champion and has bragging rights in Class AA.
Arts & Culture
New art gallery to start Downtown test run
Local artist Andre LeMoyne Miller will open an art gallery Saturday, May 31, as part of the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Open on Main initiative.
Opinion
Sanford: City’s violent crime problem needs solutions — not sound bites
“Our crime problem remains the No. 1 issue on the minds of area residents. And last week FBI Director Kash Patel added to the angst by summarily declaring Memphis ‘the homicide capital of America per capita.’”
Podcasts
Why libraries and public spaces are important
Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds.