Grizzlies turn down Justise Winslow’s $13 million team option
Justise Winslow played just 26 games for the Grizzlies and is now an unrestricted free agent.
901 FC defeats Sporting KC, runs unbeaten streak to five
Goals by Kyle Murphy and Michael Salazar help Memphis improve to 5-4-4.
Labor shortage pure bliss for SRVS, people with disabilities looking for a chance
“We have an untapped resource of labor that they can get, and they probably are not aware of that,” says Troy Allen, director of employment for Shelby Resident and Vocational Services.
Herrington: With draft over, Grizzlies still have some roster work to do
On Monday, free-agency negotiation period begins. The Grizzlies have other things to consider, such as sign-and-trades and other maneuvers.
As the Economy Turns: Inflation is either ‘transitory’ or a dire warning
June’s inflation rate jumped up 5.4% from the same time in 2020 and that has economists examining the causes and predicting what may lie ahead. Meantime, consumers with discretionary wealth continue to buy ‘optional’ items, but those with tighter budgets feel the pinch at the grocery store.
Here’s how schools in Shelby County are reopening
As the start of the school year approaches, Shelby County Schools and surrounding suburban districts are releasing guidelines on how they’ll reopen safely, amid rising COVID-19 cases and uncertainty around the Delta variant.
Harris re-election speculation and ‘People’s Summit’ stir political pot
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says it is too early to announce whether he will run for a second term. But local Democrats are anxious for an answer. Meanwhile the local Democratic party has a two-way race for a new chairman next month and the coalition for a “Moral Budget” talked about tax rate regrets at the “People’s Summit” in Whitehaven.
Election commission chief says Democrats want ‘cloudy elections’
Shelby County Election Commission Chairman Brent Taylor said on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, that local Democrats want disputed election results, referring to the push for paper ballots, which he believes will lead to chaos.
COVID gets political as fired state health official visits Memphis
Dr. Michelle Fiscus spoke Saturday, July 31, at a local forum in Binghampton following a state Democratic party rally nearby. Democratic party leaders say Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s handling of the COVID pandemic will be an issue in 2022 state elections.
Planet Wealth to offer access to capital, resources
Memphis-based Planet Wealth considers itself ‘crowdfunding 2.0’ or wealth funding. “We want to empower the masses to go out and achieve financial independence,” Greg Sossaman, CEO of Planet Wealth, said.
Opinion: Set expectations for being better together
Setting an expectation that attempts to find shared culture and values makes it possible to achieve more than if individual agendas drive each person’s actions.
Metro
The Early Word: Do xAI tests clear the air? Could car inspections come back?
Young’s alleged stalker had a list of names, Feagins wants her job back ASAP and FedEx is unsure of its financial future.
Premium Shelby County County Commission passes budget — with no property tax hike
Public Safety Police officer fatally shoots man in Parkway Village
Transportation & Logistics Fred Smith upped world’s expectations, all from Memphis
Business
The dawn of the ‘Digital Delta’ dream
The Digital Delta initiative is a framework for globally recognizing Memphis as a hub for high-tech manufacturing, artificial intelligence and advanced industries.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Real Estate Health care logistics company to create 100 jobs in Southeast Memphis
Transportation & Logistics Medtronic acquisition creates more than 260 local jobs
Sports
Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies’ NBA Draft intrigue starts at No. 16
Chris Herrington outlines four different things the Memphis Grizzlies could do with their first-round pick in this week’s 2025 NBA Draft.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Memphis women’s basketball coach has died
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Food
Where North Mississippi kids can get free meals this summer
With school cafeterias closed for the summer, multiple sites across North Mississippi are stepping up to ensure area youth have consistent access to food.
Suburbs
Germantown approves 29-cent property tax increase
Germantown’s budget and financial services director said the tax increase was the hardest decision in developing the budget.
Arts & Culture
First-ever public fireworks show to light up Lakeland’s sky
Plus a list of fireworks shows coming to Memphis’ suburbs to celebrate Fourth of July.
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: 2025 NBA Draft preview
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share explore trade possibilities and list prospects they like for the Grizzlies at pick No. 16.
Games
Word Flower: June 24
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.