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
The Early Word: Daily Memphian goes to court, and Marie Feagins did, too
County Commission may shake up the school board, a Grizz coach makes a comeback and you can eat on down the road before “The Wiz.”
Elections Commissioners consider cutting terms of MSCS board members
Education What will a new student cellphone ban look like in Memphis schools?
Premium Spirit of Memphis Dr. Marion Dugdale championed hemophilia patients in clinics and classrooms
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Dr. Marion Dugdale championed hemophilia patients in clinics and classrooms
She set up her lab in an empty room. With cobbled equipment and the blood of cows, dogs and humans, she set out to work on advances in hemophilia.
Premium Ford Megasite BlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Business Dirty soda place putting ‘pop’ in Poplar
Food News New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Sports
Prep football 2025: After narrow semifinal loss, Fairley reloads behind its quarterback
Andrew Johnson heads into his senior year with 32 career victories. Now, the goal is to get one on the final weekend of the season.
Sports The AM/DM podcast: How a Collierville man, and non-professional baseball player, found his way to the Home Run Derby
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Can Memphis compete for American Conference title this season?
Premium Sports Buckley: Another Memphis minor-league football franchise in the wind? Don’t be shocked.
Food
$15 Deal: Pearl’s banh mi is a cool summer staple
Need a unique way to stave off the heat? How about something filling, smothered in sauce and surprisingly refreshing, with a fluffy twist?
Suburbs
Why this Tigers pitcher put his Major League Baseball dream on hold
James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets in the 14th round of the MLB Draft. The former Northpoint Christian standout chose to remain with the Tigers for another year.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Fantastic Four’ arrives, ‘Eddington’ remains
This latest Marvel Comics movie finally opens this weekend and marks the third attempt in the past 20 years to launch Marvel’s foundational comic-book hero team on the big screen.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘When federal support vanishes, the community needs to step in’
“This isn’t about panic, blame or partisan finger-pointing. It’s about a community resource we’ve all invested in — through our time, our talent, our listening — and what it will take to keep it vibrant.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a Collierville man, and non-professional baseball player, found his way to the Home Run Derby
On today’s AM/DM podcast, The Daily Memphian’s Mary Cashiola talks to state sports writer of the year winner John Varlas about Joe Caruso’s background and what he thought of the derby.