Suns pummel skidding Grizzlies
The Grizzlies couldn’t keep pace with the Suns’ offense in their third straight loss. Related story:
Box score: Suns 122, Grizzlies 99
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Baseball is back as Collierville edges Briarcrest
Seth Leuck’s game-winner in the top of the eighth helps Dragons avoid opening-day frustration.
Judge strikes down eviction halt order
The Centers for Disease Control exceeded its authority in imposing an order prohibiting landlords from evicting renters during the pandemic, U.S. District Judge Mark Norris ruled Monday.
Investigations find COVID doses were stable, safe
State will issue final report in several weeks on the lapses it found at the Shelby County Health Department.
Medical device company plans Memphis operation
Alphatec Spine of California proposes to establish a distribution and repair operation in Memphis, with 95 employees and a $3.5 million capital investment.
Penny Hardaway describes tenure as ‘unlucky,’ aims to win NIT for city
A more upbeat Tigers coach says the team is headed in the right direction.
Project ‘Sparta-tude': Hoping to name White Station courtyard for longtime trainer
Best friend wants to honor Tim McCormack, who started taping ankles and cheering the team from the sideline in 1972.
Downtown Memphis Commission to vote on choice for new president
The search committee for a new Downtown Memphis Commission president has apparently completed its work. The commission is to meet Tuesday to vote on the candidate.
Oprah Winfrey Network developing Memphian’s animated series about Orange Mound
1980s Orange Mound is the new series’ setting.
Muddy’s one of South’s ‘Best Bakeries 2021’
Muddy’s Bake Shop makes the list of Southern Living magazine’s best bakeries for the year.
Mississippi opens vaccines to all
Vaccinations in Mississippi are currently available for those age 50 or over, staff at K-12 schools, first responders, health care workers and people who are at least 16 with health conditions that might make them more vulnerable to the virus.
Pandemic hit us hard, mental health experts say
A year into the pandemic, the economy and social unrest have taken a toll and more people have reached out to mental health professionals for help.
901 FC adds former Indy Eleven midfielder
Mitch Guitar was member of 2017 Big Ten championship team at Wisconsin.
Metro
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Metro Application open for General Sessions judicial vacancy
City of Memphis SpaceXAI once again said it will restart work on water plant
Premium Spirit of Memphis Governor, local elected officials attend Veterans Village grand opening in Memphis
Public Safety State rules, if followed, should have prevented child’s death in hot bus
Business
Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium
Memphis, a city known nationwide for SpaceXAI, may take legislative steps to pause data center development. All of Elon Musk’s existing local data centers are in industrial districts and are unlikely to be affected by an ordinance. SpaceXAI once again said it will restart work on water plantRelated content:
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Sports
Redbirds Recap: Memphis offense held quiet in Saturday night loss at Durham
Redbirds strike first in first, unable to add on in defeat to Bulls.
Golf Photo gallery: Swinging through Saturday at FESJC
Golf FESJC: Saturday’s scores; Sunday’s pairings
Premium Golf Scheffler takes two-stroke lead heading into FESJC final round
Sports Following Redbirds callup, Joshua Baez makes MLB history for St. Louis
Food
Recipe Exchange: Hog & Hominy’s peanut butter and banana pie
The pie marries a creamy peanut butter pie filling and a classic banana pudding into one over-the-top layered dessert.
Food News Westy’s to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue
Suburbs
Collierville reschedules meeting to decide fire chief’s fate
The decision came only hours before the board was scheduled to discuss the fate of John Selberg, who was placed on administrative leave with pay earlier this week.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland mulls overlay district for undeveloped land on U.S. 70
Arts & Culture
From Nosferatu to Godzilla, the Beale Street Monster Club celebrates all things horror
A handful of people gathered at A. Schwab’s Saturday afternoon for a screening of the 1925 silent classic “The Lost World,” the latest event staged by the Beale Street Monster Club.
Music Elvis Week is coming, and a new generation of fans is taking center stage
Opinion
Opinion: Beware of impersonation scams
“No government agency will threaten to arrest you or take legal action against you if you don’t send them money immediately.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Consumer’s guide to the 2026-2027 Grizzlies home schedule
Podcasts
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
East Memphis The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 15
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?