Memphis Friends of Israel rally against anti-semitism
Many of those who gathered said their aim was to fight misinformation and misrepresentations of Jewish people, and make the case for Americans to see what Israel is about for themselves.
Parking garage, hotel could make Collierville Square a ‘destination’
Collierville leaders will consider pursuing a parking garage and hotel near Town Square Park. Suburban staff and business owners say that those will make the square a destination.
Memphian to compete for $1 million in The Basketball Tournament
Memphis native Tray Boyd is hoping to make up for missing the NCAA Tournament by balling out in The Basketball Tournament.
Out of the pipeline: The city’s water movement and how it evolved
The Byhalia Connection Pipeline is over but a burgeoning environmental movement, with the city’s underground water aquifer at its center, remains. The road to that movement began with the rise of the city’s new activism several years ago, with some unexpected twists and turns along the way.Related stories:
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.
Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
SpaceX’s Elon Musk, came to New Mexico to watch and congratulated Branson for a “beautiful flight.” SpaceX’s Inspiration4, a flight to inspire support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, could blast off as early as September from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Metro
The Early Word: Grizz get Coward; Germantown gets more yoga pants
Judge in Nichols case could be deposed, some of Tennessee’s private school voucher data is staying private and we’ve got your guide to Fourth of July fun.
Spirit of Memphis Whitehaven native pays homage to community with YMCA sculpture
Premium Education MSCS board approves $12.3M in property sales, finalizes new buildings team
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Business
FedEx leadership uncertain about 2026 outlook
A moment of reflection for FedEx founder Fred Smith opened the company’s annual earnings call Tuesday, June 24.
Transportation & Logistics Logistics company signs over operations to Medtronic
Premium Real Estate Health care logistics company to create 100 jobs in Southeast Memphis
Transportation & Logistics FedEx Corp. appoints new board chair
Sports
Grizzlies trade up in NBA Draft, select Cedric Coward
The Grizzlies traded for the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday and selected Cedric Coward out of Washington State.
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Food
What to Order: Massive sushi rolls at Sakura
Ellen Chamberlain says she loves discovering a hidden gem, and Sakura’s newest location in Lakeland certainly qualifies.
Suburbs
A hero’s welcome: Southaven celebrates William Brooks’ new home
A retired U.S. Army sergeant who served in Iraq got a special home on Wednesday with the help of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Brad Pitt races in ‘F1,’ ‘Clueless’ turns 30
“Brad Pitt and race cars? I guess Father’s Day comes twice this year.”
Opinion
Calkins: Nobody can replace Fred Smith. (But he told us how to handle this, too.)
It’s impossible to imagine Memphis without Fred Smith. So what happens next? Related content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: End of season, arrival of NBA Draft
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington wrap up the NBA season, talk about this week’s big NBA trade and open the door to this week’s NBA Draft.