MPD chief discusses meeting with President Biden on violent crime
MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis discussed meeting with President Biden Monday and plans to fight violent crime in Memphis.
Some neighbors not thrilled about proposed Collierville Town Square garage
Collierville is studying land near the square for a potential parking garage. Residents living nearby have concerns about its impact on their homes and the historic area.
Erling Jensen closing two days a week amid staffing crunch
The lack of line cooks is forcing Erling Jensen to close, he hopes temporarily, on Monday and Tuesday. The restaurant has always been open seven days a week.
Officials: Feds not alerting Tennessee about migrant kids
It’s a practice that’s been taking place for years in Tennessee, but one that recently sparked criticism ahead of the 2022 midterm election as Republicans nationwide have increased criticisms of President Joe Biden’s administration handling of the border with Mexico.
GOP lawmakers demand answers on immigration issues
Republican lawmakers discussing refugees demanded transparency Tuesday, July 13, from the federal government regarding unaccompanied minors.
901 FC goalkeeper honored after stellar Memphis debut
Kyle Morton, who had eight saves, was named the league’s player of the week.
Red Cross needs blood donors; local clinics scheduled
July donors will receive $10 Amazon gift card.
Health Dept. reports case of hepatitis A at East Memphis restaurant
A worker at an East Memphis restaurant was diagnosed with hepatitis A. Vaccinations are being encouraged for those who ate at the restaurant as a precaution.
Blackburn’s views on China echo senator’s from the past
Blackburn’s recent speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas was all-China, echoing some of the concerns made by then-Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson during his tenure.
More repairs needed on I-40 bridge
The Tennessee Department of Transportation originally identified nine spots beyond the damage spotted in May that shut down all traffic on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, but that has increased to 16.
West Cancer buys three clinics in West Tennessee
“Because many treatment plans require several weeks of consecutive treatments, having these services close to home is a blessing for patients and their families.”
State honors Helm Fertilizer on Presidents Island for its safety record
Helm Fertilizer Terminal has now exceeded 51,622 hours of work without workplace-related injury or sickness.
Metro
The Early Word: Rittenhouse in an empty house; Tigers in the Dainja zone
New coalition protests a possible state school takeover, Germantown gets a first look at First Watch and we say sew long to a chain craft store.
Education Memphians speak out against potential state MSCS takeover
Education Here are the charter operators applying to open or run schools in Tennessee in 2026-27
Education MSCS greenlights 2025-26 school calendar
Business
Aldi to open Union Avenue store this spring
Grab your quarter; Memphis’ 14th Aldi will open in the Medical District, part of the neighborhood’s recent burst of growth.
Arlington Beyond the wheelchair: Local clinic helps bridge accessibility gap
Premium Real Estate Inked: Freight company coming to Memphis; new Gossett car dealership
Financial Services Truist Bank names new Memphis president
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Five Memphis Grizzlies games to be shown for free
The Memphis Grizzlies, Gray Media and FanDuel Sports Network announced on Thursday that they will simulcast five upcoming games for free across the Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville TV markets.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Flopping? Flailing? Maybe. But PJ Haggerty wants what he’s earned.
Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘It’s time to win’: Dainja takes over late to lift Tigers past Rice
Premium Sports Tigers freshman Carter McKay delivering early behind big bat
Food
$10 Deal: Memphis Crawfish Company knows how to boil
Make sure you get your money’s worth at Memphis Crawfish Company No. 2 — suck the heads.
Suburbs
Barnes & Noble to open in Germantown
Germantown hasn’t had a large bookstore since 2011, when Borders closed in the Carrefour shopping center.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Mardi Gras for dogs, zydeco for people and a monster movie
This week WYXR wants folks to pull up, author Jared Sullivan talks TVA and the Metal Museum opens an airy exhibition.
Opinion
Calkins: A birth, a death and an improbable reunion — after more than three decades
Kelli Collins was just 16 when she gave her baby up for adoption. Three months later, she died in a car crash. This is the story of how that baby found his way back to Memphis.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Wally Joe, Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards
Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.