Report: Penny Hardaway in serious contention for Magic head coaching job
The Memphis Tigers’ coach interviewed for the Orlando job and has emerged as a serious contender, according to a report by The Athletic.
Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era may be coming to a stunning end
Penny Hardaway has emerged as a ‘serious candidate’ to become the next coach of the Orlando Magic. He is closer to being the former coach of the Memphis Tigers than he has ever been.
How Ryan Silverfield helped improve the Tigers’ chances with standout safety
Thanks to the head coach, the University of Memphis football program made a lasting impression on three-star recruit Jaidan Scott.
Greek Fest returns; Memphis recipe exchange launches
Memphis Greek Festival comes back in the fall; our recipe exchange has started, and we want you to share your Top 5 Memphis dishes.
Replica of Hernando DeSoto Bridge might stop traffic, too
The 115-foot copy isn’t cracked like the real bridge, but passersby on U.S. 64 near Arlington are likely to slow down and do a double-take when they see the Hernando DeSoto Bridge on the roof of Caesar’s Wine & Liquor.
Wedding industry, couples pivot and adjust amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in canceled weddings, postponed weddings and reimagined “micro” weddings. That cost professionals in the wedding industry much revenue and caused couples to adjust their plans.
Residents’ memories dance day into night on Trezevant mural
A dozen girls from Hutchison interviewed the residents, then compiled themes and treasures into a mural created by Memphis potter, Kristi Duckworth.
Infrastructure compromise tests partisan divide
The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast recaps local political development including the county’s budget season and campaign openings for the 2022 county elections. Also, the partisan divide among area legislators remains in place on voting rights and the infrastructure bill.
New home rises on once-blighted site, thanks to neighborhood effort
The Oxford Avenue property, once entirely encompassed (and defined) by a giant tree, is now a symbol of an even larger effort to give Binghampton residents a chance at becoming homeowners one day.
Memphis dominates Sporting Kansas City II, yet falls
Memphis 901 FC played one of its best matches of the season, dominating possession and creating solid chance after solid chance against Sporting Kansas City. But the visitors left with a win.
Metro
After funding went to private school vouchers, Lakeland looks for ways to pay for special education
“Last year, they made it pretty clear to me they’re spending all the money on the private school vouchers. They said: ‘We don’t have any money left because we spent it all.’”
Shelby County Embattled Shelby County director withdraws federal gun-rights suit
Elections Germantown mayor to run for a fourth term
North Memphis Firestone site in North Memphis won’t house new jail
Business
Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Along with providing care for conditions like brain tumors and seizures, the institute is also training a new generation of neurologists.
Premium Real Estate Is third time the charm for the 33 acres of ‘opportunity’ in Germantown?
Premium Business Downtown nightclub Rumba Room has a new salsa partner — and it’s a breakfast burrito spot
Premium Real Estate Google confirms West Memphis data center
Sports
Memphis hasn’t narrowed down a go-to receiver. For coach Ryan Silverfield, that’s not a problem.
Five different receivers have three catches or more after the first two games. That receivers’ room is producing by committee, and Ryan Silverfield says the variety is a positive. Related content:
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Food
What to order: The Genre’s lamb with pasta
The Genre is the kind of spot where folks may come to hear live music or sing karaoke. But they’re missing out on the complete experience if they don’t indulge in the kitchen’s offerings.
Suburbs
After funding went to private school vouchers, Lakeland looks for ways to pay for special education
“Last year, they made it pretty clear to me they’re spending all the money on the private school vouchers. They said: ‘We don’t have any money left because we spent it all.’”
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Pavements,’ ‘The Long Walk’
The movie/TV Stephen King adaptation doesn’t have a great history, but it does have a lengthy one.
Opinion
Opinion: The most common diagnosis in Memphis? A broken heart.
“We live in a city where too many carry wounds we can’t see. Trauma from childhood. Grief that never healed. Depression that whispers lies in the night. Anxiety that clenches like a fist.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: MSCS is looking to close schools — here’s why and why now
Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond’s administration is expected to produce a list of schools to close or consolidate later this month, and at least one board member said there’s no need to keep kicking the can down the road.
Games
Daily WordRow: MEM to ATL
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.