A ‘light’ touch: Where you can see impressive area holiday decorations
Where are some of the best holiday displays in Shelby County? We’ve got a map.
Calkins: A debacle in Nashville
The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time.
Memphis vs. Tennessee canceled due to COVID-19
The University of Memphis Tigers’ basketball game vs. No. 18 Tennessee has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Memphis program.
Andrew Michael temporarily closed by COVID
Positive COVID tests among the staff at Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen have temporarily closed the popular East Memphis restaurant.
Watch: Harris talks law enforcement bonuses, gun laws and re-election
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris plans to offer bonuses to recruit corrections and homeland security officers in county government, he said on “Behind The Headlines.”
Airport’s new concourse has ‘wow’ factor, modern amenities
Memphis International Airport is nearing completion of its remodel of Terminal B, which will house all airline activity, retail shops and restaurants.
Grizzlies handle business against short-handed Kings
There were questions about whether the game would be played at all, but once it started, Dillon Brooks and De’Anthony Melton led the charge.Related story:
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Picture of winning Tigers are always among our favorites, but all of this week’s best reflect progress and positivity. Vote for the best one.
Germantown reappoints Gibson vice mayor
Germantown appointed Mary Anne Gibson its vice mayor Wednesday night in a special called meeting.
Daily Memphian postseason cross-country awards
Here are The Daily Memphian girls and boys cross-country runners of the year, along with coaches of the year and all-metro teams for the 2021 season.
Man pleads guilty to pointing laser at Memphis planes
A Michigan City, Mississippi, resident faces up to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to aiming a laser pointer at aircraft, the U.S. attorney’s office said.
Guest column: Regulators shut down crooked charitable fundraisers
The fundraising companies kept as much as 90 cents of every dollar raised and, according to the FTC, very little of the money they actually delivered to the charities was used for the purposes they claimed.
Metro
MSCS board approved $200M in contracts Tuesday. But will takeover appointees review them?
Even before a federal judge halted the state takeover of MSCS, it’s unclear whether the new oversight board had final-approval authority over any of the other contracts elected board members approved Tuesday. And the questions don’t stop there.Related content:
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Business
Fireworks business booming leading up to Fourth of July
There are only a couple of fireworks stands within Shelby County, but they are anticipating a booming business up until Fourth of July on Saturday.
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Sports
Breaking down the Tigers’ tough nonconference basketball schedule
Coach Penny Hardaway has put together another tough slate of games to create the opportunity for Memphis to play its way into earning an NCAA Tournament at-large bid.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies rookie Cam Boozer stars in ad for new Jordan sneaker
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies announce summer league roster
Memphis Grizzlies Cameron Boozer tosses Redbirds’ first pitch, now on to Summer League
High School Sports Six Memphis-area tennis players named to TSWA all-state tennis team
Food
A year after a car crashed into the patio, World Cup fever is helping Celtic Crossing score
Complete with its new patio, Celtic Crossing is packed with fans watching the World Cup — especially the U.S. matches. As owner DJ Naylor said, “There’s life in the old dog years.”
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Suburbs
DeSoto County supervisor suing the state about special judicial district created last year
At issue is the passage of two Mississippi laws last year giving DeSoto County two additional judgeships.
Business State of Mississippi defends Elon Musk’s Southaven turbines
Arts & Culture
Independence Day fun, ‘Incognito’ art and beer mile that’s not really a mile
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to get red, white and boozy and how to see Kirk Whalum play for free.
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Opinion
Opinion: On xAI, Mayor Young is gaslighting Memphis
Opinion by Joseph Ryan Kelly: “If Mayor Young truly believes Anthropic’s partnership with xAI is unequivocally good news for Memphis, then he is badly misreading the moment.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
What will happen to Memphis’ spot on the PGA tour and one of Memphians’ favorite events?
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Harbor Town sports bar
Today’s puzzle features the bar area of J Woods Sports Bar and was taken by Brad Vest.