Helen of Troy building 2M-square-foot fulfillment center near Memphis
Despite being automated, the distribution center will employ 350 people.
Justin Timberlake grooves along as Stax students present ‘Lab’ results
Students in the Stax Music Academy “All Star Song Lab” got to present their work to none other than Justin Timberlake.
Desmond Bane named to NBA All-Rookie second team
Bane, picked No. 30 overall by the Grizzlies, had the best 3-point shooting percentage among all rookies this season.
Memphis 901 FC keeper out with ruptured Achilles
John Berner had played every minute this season.
SCS teacher, alderman accused of fondling juvenile
David Boone, a Shelby County teacher and alderman in Brighton, has been indicted after he was accused of fondling a juvenile in an incident that occurred in Southaven, Mississippi.
Delta variant expected to be dominant by late July
“When we look at modeling based on expected reproductive rate, right now it suggests that by the end of July more than 50% of (coronavirus) disease here could be because of Delta,” said David Sweat, deputy director of the Shelby County Health Department.
Bartlett objects to resident’s Pride Month decorations
The city’s decision on Nick Toombs’ inflatable items at his home created much discussion on social media. Many showed support for Toombs and/or their disappointment about Bartlett code enforcement’s handling of the matter.
Townhouses with functional art planned for Broad gateway
A developer plans to build 15 townhouses and dual-purpose public art on another acre of Midtown’s abandoned I-40 property.
St. George’s hires Anthony Hall to lead boys basketball program
New coach worked for Ed Murphy at West Georgia, among other college and high school stops.
Taylor Jenkins – just another Memphis fan – obliterates a guitar
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he was more nervous about smashing the guitar at the 901 FC home opener than he was before any Memphis playoff game.
Shelby County averaging about 50 new coronavirus cases daily
The Shelby County Health Department also reported an average of 1,410 vaccinations per day over the past seven days.
No officers charged in 2020 Germantown police shooting
“For reasons still under investigation, three officers fired at the man, fatally wounding him,” the TBI said in a press release. The victim had multiple firearms, the release said, and would not drop them.
The To-Do List: Balloon Jamboree ready for liftoff
After being postponed a year, the inaugural Bluff City Balloon Jamboree in Collierville is finally here.
Court documents detail kickbacks, fraud in Methodist, West Cancer case
West says it provided no services for the $16 million contract and provides records that show how much its physicians’ salary pool increased during the “partnership.”
Germantown assistant fire chief to lead Gallatin department
Germantown Assistant Chief Jeff Beaman will be the next leader of the Gallatin Fire Department. He is retiring from Germantown after 31 years.
Opinion: GOP’s latest push to silence discussion of race wouldn’t sit well with Mom
Criticize Critical Race Theory if you must. But Republicans cannot legislate away the lasting impact of slavery and racism on American history.
Lawmakers look to dissolve state Health Dept. over teen vaccines
Republican state lawmakers floated the idea of “dissolving and reconstituting” the Tennessee Department of Health Wednesday, June 16, because of vaccine messaging they said amounted to “coercion.”
Juneteenth celebrated throughout holiday weekend
Juneteenth celebration this weekend moves from Robert R. Church Park to Health Sciences Park only days after remains of Nathan Bedford Forrest are removed.
Grizzlies Insider: Taylor Jenkins is a serious soccer fan
Before the game, 901 FC team president Craig Unger took a stroll around AutoZone Park, stopping to provide a little bit of context why Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins was selected to participate in the first ceremonial guitar smash of the season.
Bluff City Balloon Jamboree to impact Collierville traffic
About 25 balloons will fly over Collierville and be visible for many residents.
Hoopfest bringing top prep teams to Memphis this weekend
College coaches from around the nation will be on hand to evaluate talent in Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee event.
Metro
MSCS will continue using PowerSchool despite lawsuit over massive hack
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board renewed a $2.3 million contract with PowerSchool, a student data system that tracks grades and attendance, despite an active lawsuit against the company for its data breach. Memphis-Shelby County Schools is suing the student-data system after a data breach exposed the personal information of about 500,000 current and former students and staff.
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Public Safety Inmate dies at 201 Poplar
Metro 2 killed and dozens injured in Greyhound bus crash
Business
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.
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Sports
South Dakota State transfer forward William Whorton commits to Memphis
Whorton’s pledge to Memphis marks the Tigers’ 13th newcomer heading into the 2025-26 season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers star PJ Haggerty commits to Kansas State
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
Bartlett gets closer to property tax increase
With a new fiscal year approaching, Bartlett officials are reviewing their budget and how much in increased property taxes are needed to cover operations.
Arts & Culture
Memphis art scene heats up with Southern summers, swamp studies
As temperatures rise, June comes with new art exhibitions across Memphis that explore the Ghost River, blend Southern culture with iconic Japanese imagery and highlight metal artistry.
Opinion
Martin: PJ Haggerty will regret leaving Penny Hardaway and Memphis
“When you boil it all down: Haggerty is leaving the team that he led to the NCAA Tournament as an All-American, to go to a team that didn’t make the tournament last year, and ultimately for less money than he would’ve made if he had just committed to Penny Hardaway for another season.”
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.