Grizzlies notebook: Ja goes to Miami and Jaren believes
Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said.
Murphy stays hot as 901 FC picks up three points in Birmingham
New goalkeeper Kyle Morton also has a strong match as club picks up its third victory of the year.
Delta variant leads new Memphis area cases
Health officials say Shelby County is at the beginning of a new surge of COVID cases, and the Delta variant is prevalent.
Porter-Leath talks future without SCS
On “Behind the Headlines,” Porter-Leath’s Rob Hughes discusses the future of preschool in Shelby County after the abrupt end to its partnership with Shelby County Schools.
More charges against state Sen. Katrina Robinson possible, prosecutor says
Despite the possibility of additional charges, a Sept. 13 trial date remains in place for now in the case against state Sen. Katrina Robinson on charges related to her business, The Healthcare Institute.
Camera rental company plans to move headquarters to Southwind
The Memphis-born company that has become the nation’s largest online rental company for camera equipment seeks planning board approval so it can move from Cordova to an existing building in the Southwind business park.
Luxury home development proposed for Whitehaven
“Goshen Place” would be a nearly 16-acre, gated subdivision for luxury homes near the planned BLP Film Studios site in Whitehaven.
Former Bartlett, Memphis Tigers star Jacob Wilson gets first major league call-up
After nearly a decade grinding through the minors, the infielder’s perseverance has resulted in a chance with the Oakland Athletics this weekend.
Germantown announces sidewalk poetry contest winners
The finalists’ works will be installed on sidewalks and trails throughout the city.
New CDC guidance urges masks, other precautions for schools
When distancing is not possible, schools are asked to layer other protections to cover the students 12 and under are not vaccinated.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian photographers (and a couple of reporters) caught some great pictures, including the Memphis Listening Lab, which houses 30,000 45 singles, 10,000 LPs, 20,000 CDs and upwards of 1,000 music-related books.
Metro
Council confirms new city leaders
The Memphis City Council also approved a change to the city’s structure for the trustee status MATA is currently operating under.
Business The Station can stay open, City Council rules
Premium Business Memphis magazine, Flyer join Seattle-based media network
Business How will Memphis spend $3.3M in tax money collected from SpaceXAI?
Business City could ditch project manager at Liberty Park
Business
The Station can stay open, City Council rules
Robert Spence, the attorney for the coalition of liquor stores fighting The Station, indicated that his clients may need to “reassess” a pending Chancery Court lawsuit in the wake of the council’s decision.
Premium Health Care The beam team: Baptist Memorial leaves mark atop Fayette County hospital project
Premium Business Memphis magazine, Flyer join Seattle-based media network
Business City could ditch project manager at Liberty Park
Health Care Measles case reported in Shelby County
Sports
Hill: At summer league, the future of the franchise came into picture
Hill takes a look back and recaps everything he saw from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts
Premium Memphis Tigers Football New Tigers coach Huff already planning with conference title game in mind
High School Sports High school football commitment tracker: Several big names have made their choices known
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Former Tiger Kendric Davis’ return visit to Memphis shows what still matters
Food
Chef Flavas dips back into wholesale, catering after restaurants close
“We have a lot of innovations that are coming to the restaurant and our product, our brand,” said co-owner Chris Moore. “It’s been a lot of different changes, a lot of ups and downs, but we’re here for the long haul.”
Premium Food News Hive East Memphis to open by late August with more than bagels
Suburbs
Mississippi responds to DeSoto County supervisor lawsuit
State officials have responded to a lawsuit filed by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster, alleging he waited too long to do so.
Arlington Kiddie Academy in Arlington expected to get renovation, new building
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Is ‘The Odyssey’ worth a trip?
IMAX, 70mm, both? Chris Herrington breaks down all the ways you can see the movie of the year — and his Christopher Nolan film rankings. Plus, a Memphian-directed documentary explores the Newport Folk Festivals.
Premium Spirit of Memphis The art of pool checkers, or how to avoid being labeled a ‘ham’
Opinion
Hill: At summer league, the future of the franchise came into picture
Hill takes a look back and recaps everything he saw from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
City of Memphis Opinion: Memphis’ city planning failed us — Memphis 3.0 is the vision we need
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the summer league performance of each rostered Grizzlies player.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis still competing for summer league playoffs
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Tigers party plaza
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of renovations at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and was taken by Mark Weber.