Penny Hardaway staying with Memphis Tigers
After several days of suspense amid reports of a potential departure to Orlando, Hardaway says he’s staying as coach of the Tigers, and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown will be added to his staff.
Report: Memphis to hire Larry Brown as assistant coach
Penny Hardaway has long wanted Brown, a Hall of Fame coach known for his ability as a teacher, to join his staff.
Calkins: Penny is staying and Larry Brown is arriving. This could be a lot of fun.
On the same day Penny Hardaway confirmed he won’t be leaving for the Orlando Magic, it was reported that Larry Brown will be joining him on the Memphis bench. Say this about Tigers basketball. It is rarely dull.
13 city parks benefit from ‘Accelerate Memphis’ funds
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland kicked off the city’s $200 million slate of capital projects over the next three years Tuesday, June 29, in a southwest Memphis park.
SCS approves $750,000 contract with Educational Epiphany
The district voted to approve a $750,000 contract for Educational Epiphany, a company whose proposed contract teachers protested earlier this year.
Daily Memphian postseason track and field awards: Bartlett athletes sweep
Harding Academy coach also recognized for superb 2021 season.
CBU makes vaccine mandatory for fall
Students and staff have been notified; campus leaders will help those who have difficulty getting access.
East Memphis feels a parking pinch around Torchy’s
With four new restaurants, Williamsburg Village might be a dining destination, but parking is tight and East Memphis neighbors are not happy about cars on the nearby residential street.
After almost 40 years, FHN Financial is leaving Audubon Woods
FHN Financial will move its offices next May from one East Memphis office building to another.
NFL player, former Memphian, lends hand to next generation
The former Whitehaven cornerback comes home to show Make The Right Call campers what they can accomplish.
Off-duty MPD officer charged with vehicular homicide in crash
Memphis police have charged an off-duty officer in a fatal crash in which two people were killed last week.
Neshoba Farms moves forward with final plan approval
Germantown aldermen approved an infill subdivision near Neshoba Road and Riverdale Road on Monday. Neshoba Farms is an 18-lot subdivision on 6.5 acres.
Memphis Zoo opens new coffee shop
Memphis Zoo converts conference room into coffee café to expand the refreshment options for visitors.
Calkins: Penny or no Penny, Memphis basketball will be fine
It appears increasingly unlikely Penny Hardaway will be offered the Orlando job. But either way, Memphis basketball will endure.
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may provide immunity for years
A Washington University study published Monday, June 28, also showed a heightened immune response for people who had the disease and later were vaccinated.
How Penny Hardaway’s decision could send shock waves through recruiting world
Hardaway’s choice would have ramifications affecting not just Memphis, but recruits and schools nationwide.
No COVID deaths in Shelby County since June 22
Coronavirus case rates are down 30% in the last 14 days.
Cookie shop opening second area location in Germantown
Crumbl Cookies’ East Memphis shop is about a month away from opening, but the business already has plans for a second location at Saddle Creek.
The latest on Penny Hardaway and the Orlando Magic
The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins, Drew Hill and Steven Johnson break down the latest news and what it means for the Tigers.
Hilton Memphis has window missing at roofline
Management of East Memphis’ tall, round, glass-encased hotel knows a window is missing.
Metro
AI-powered cameras are monitoring Downtown
Downtown Memphis’ 63 artificial-intelligence-powered traffic cameras monitor activity down to the types of vehicles that pass through its streets daily and how fast they are going. The city plans to add about 200 additional cameras.
Public Safety Two dead after shooting in South Memphis
Premium City of Memphis Professor says xAI turbines don’t affect air quality if company’s claims are true
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office pegs ‘worst case’ cost of new jail
Business
Colossus: Can Memphis stop Elon Musk?
To many, xAI is just another chapter in what residents said they think is a legacy of industrial racism and pollution. The debate centers on one central question: Is Colossus worth the cost?
Health Care Le Bonheur hires its first chief of child psychology, behavioral health
Business Bush Sr.'s granddaughter speaks to Memphis women’s foundation
Premium Food News Food Files: 711 Social to open in former DeeO’s; new owners for Ryu Sushi
Sports
Calkins: Ja went high and they went low. That’s how a magnificent night fell apart.
It was going to be a magnificent night for Memphis. Then Ja Morant and the Grizzlies crashed to the earth.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Worst playoff loss in Grizzlies history? No. Then again …
Premium Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies were on their way to joy. Then Morant hit the floor.
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls basketball awards: Hernando, Houston, Memphis Business honored
Food
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.
Suburbs
Arlington superintendent lands new four-year contract
After settling the district after the death of former Arlington Schools superintendent Jeff Mayo, Allison Clark has been rewarded with a four-year contract.
Arts & Culture
Day-by-day guide to Riverbeat
Don’t know every band on the Riverbeat lineup? Daily Memphian staffers did the cold hard research into each artist performing at the Downtown Memphis music festival.
Opinion
Opinion: Remembering Holocaust is act of resistance
“On Wednesday, 600-plus members of our Memphis Jewish community gathered for our 63rd annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration, a solemn and vital moment for remembrance and reflection.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.