Calkins: On his 50th birthday, Penny Hardaway is doing what he loves
Penny Hardaway is 50! And he’s spending his birthday at an AAU tournament in North Augusta, South Carolina, because he is working to bring a title to his hometown.
Vaccinations join masks in pandemic politics
If masks have been the face of the nation’s political divide during the pandemic, what are COVID vaccinations?
Door-to-door effort delivers Spanish-language COVID vaccine info
Volunteers and employees of office of Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris targeted the 38128 ZIP code in North Memphis, because of its prominent Spanish speaking-population, citing a disparity in local vaccination rates among Hispanic communities.
Demonstrators rally in support of Palestine
Memphis Voices for Palestine, along with the Memphis chapter of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, led a march down Cooper Street holding signs that read ‘Zionism Equals Violence’ and ‘Free Palestine.’
Big picture: Lensrentals turns 15, plans move to larger headquarters
A doctor’s hobby evolved into the world’s largest company of its kind, and Roger Cicala’s expertise in lens sharpness and quality has even drawn the attention of NASA.
Salazar’s goal gives 901 FC a draw in Indianapolis
Michael Salazar scored early in the second half Saturday as Memphis 901 FC ran its unbeaten streak to three games with a 1-1 draw against Indy Eleven at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis.
Food for Thought, gathering for the intellectually hungry, ends after 29 years
‘I started because I was desperate for good conversation,’ Rob Sangster says of the informal salon that provided a forum for discussing topics of importance to Memphis.
Kids get time with Tigers football players, and receive restful gifts
The Tigers were part of the ‘Hope to Dream’ program that gave new beds to children in need, and in return received memories of their own they’ll cherish.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: America turns 250, and new state laws take effect
Also happening this week: The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board meets, and the MSCS takeover board does, too.
Shelby County Shelby County Commission to take final vote on $2.71 property-tax rate
Metro How many Shelby County voters are moving among the 3 new congressional districts?
Midtown Overton Park Conservancy charts future for the ‘people’s park’
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: A Little League team raised $50,000 for St. Jude. And the story gets even better.
Business
Memphis hotel joins worldwide group of luxury destinations
A luxury hotel Downtown is the first West Tennessee hotel to join an international network of boutique hotels.
Premium Financial Services Memphis startup redefining crowdfunding as ‘crowd-saving’
Premium Health Care Meet identical twins who traveled the world and landed in the same program at UTHSC
Premium Real Estate Paints and brushes to be part of Stomping Grounds experience in former Railgarten site
Real Estate SpaceX files $300M worth of permits for Colossus
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Memphis loses fifth-straight game
Despite an early home run from Nolan Gorman, the Redbirds dropped another game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: A Little League team raised $50,000 for St. Jude. And the story gets even better.
Premium Golf Buckley: PGA Tour mum on Memphis. Will FedEx remain a sponsor? We’ll see.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Grizzlies enter offseason with full roster — but still room to maneuver
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies: New player nicknames and numbers; summer league schedule
Food
Just in time for the World Cup, a British pub opens
British pub Dog & Bone opened in Overton Square in the former Robata Ramen and Yakitori Bar space on Madison Avenue — just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Sugar Ghost Pup Pops
Suburbs
Get ready for a rash of hot days
The heat index is likely to climb as high as 107 this week. So take the kids to a splash pad to cool off, stay hydrated and check on your elderly friends and neighbors as temperatures soar.
Premium Germantown Bailey: Palazzolo announces retirement — as Germantown mayor, not all politics
Arts & Culture
Everything old is new again: Memphis thrifters dig the vintage vibe
Two separate Downtown events dedicated to second-hand items, from clothing to jewelry to old beer steins, attracted devoted shoppers Saturday afternoon.
Arts & Culture Overton Park Shell breaks ground on $2M artist lounge
Opinion
Opinion: On xAI, Mayor Young is gaslighting Memphis
Opinion by Joseph Ryan Kelly: “If Mayor Young truly believes Anthropic’s partnership with xAI is unequivocally good news for Memphis, then he is badly misreading the moment.”
Opinion Opinion: Politics aside? When it comes to Otis Sanford — not quite
Podcasts
Redistricting could fuel higher turnout, election official says
Election officials talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the disruption of new congressional districts and how that could lead to an increase in voter turnout.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis adds 3 in NBA Draft
Games
Sudoku: June 28
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