Calkins: Don’t ever count out Penny Hardaway. Not when a whole town is in love.
There’s a reason Penny Hardaway still has a good chance to become a successful coach at Memphis. That reason is love.
Briarcrest assistant coach Pete Story dies
The veteran coach, who was part of a Final Four program at Mississippi State, had been at Briarcrest for the past two seasons.
Scouting report: Tigers looking to break multiple losing streaks against Tulsa
The Tigers have not won at Tulsa since 2013, and the Golden Hurricane are desperate for their first AAC victory of the season.
Liars’ Lunch group finally finds chicken tenders that stand up to Houston’s
The club members, upset after chicken tenders were removed from Houston’s menu in July 2020, have found a new home for their favorite lunch.
Ja Morant unleashes power in Grizzlies’ win over Nuggets
Morant has 38 points, six rebounds and six assists, outperforming reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Related story:
Penny apologizes to city, fans, players for rant after loss to SMU
The Tigers coach, in an Instagram post, said: “I let the emotions get the best of me last night and that’s not the way to handle situations.”
Friday prep report: Clarkson dominates as Saints continue to impress
Briarcrest junior post player scores 29 points in victory over Hutchison. Also, a roundup of other games Friday and box scores.
Trash or treasure? Illegally dumped tires become bicycle lane barriers
Binghampton Development Corporation and artist Tad Pierson have turned 420 illegally dumped tires into bicycle lane barriers and have begun installing them along Broad Avenue in Binghampton.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
Cast a vote for your favorite picture this week. It’s your choice.
Conaway: I don’t like her much, but she’s still my big sister
“My Tennessee sister Nashville is becoming a Disney World of cities, the reality of it is the fantasy, the place of it is the imitation.”
Metro
City of Memphis looks to save money on interest
The City of Memphis is looking to refinance about $150 million in debt.
Premium Public Safety One day after OUTMemphis shooting, she was arrested. Three months later, the DA said they had the wrong person.
Public Safety Memphis activists protest ICE deportation flights at Wilson Air
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Ginger’s Bread swaps plans, and Tater Tot King rumors fly
Elections Mississippi attorney general enters governor’s race branding herself a Trump conservative
Business
City of Memphis looks to save money on interest
The City of Memphis is looking to refinance about $150 million in debt.
Transportation & Logistics FedEx reveals more detail about $400M Hercules project
Transportation & Logistics FedEx Logistics names new president
Premium Business Cyclospora outbreak sends shoppers flocking to Memphis farmers markets
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis logistics leaders navigate most complex tariffs yet
Sports
Grizzlies Notebook: Richie rumors, win totals, NBA schedule release
A Colorado judge granted a preliminary injunction to make 2022 graduates eligible to play college sports. Could it impact the Memphis Grizzlies? Grizzlies Mailbag: How to watch games next season, and what to expect from Cam BoozerRelated content:
Memphis Tigers Football How many votes did Tigers receive in coaches poll?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag: How to watch games next season, and what to expect from Cam Boozer
Memphis Tigers Football Court ruling could give some Tigers an extra season
Sports First Memphis Classic is over, but tourney director already looking forward to next year
Food
The Ginger’s Bread to open new Midtown location
After canceling plans for a Downtown location, The Ginger’s Bread & Co. will open a second spot in Midtown.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Melissa Cookston’s provoleta with chimichurri, roasted cherry tomatoes
Suburbs
Arlington pickleball, tennis expansion could open by next summer
The second and final phase of the the Arlington Tennis Center expansion is set to begin, adding more sourts and parking.
Elections Mississippi attorney general enters governor’s race branding herself a Trump conservative
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Cats and street gangs on the prowl
Box office behemoths continue their runs, and this week’s special screenings offer gangs, cats, Ghibli and more.
Arts & Culture The AM/DM podcast: How Broadway gets to Memphis
Opinion
Calkins: Attorney Ted Jones wrote some of the best obits in Memphis. He deserves one of his own.
Ted Jones took it upon himself to write miniature, elegant obituaries on Facebook, celebrating the lives of attorneys and judges and anyone else he knew in the legal profession who had died. Jones, 67, died July 29.
Guest Columnists Echols: Punctuation is a short-term superpower
Podcasts
Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines
The many candidates for a wide range of local, state and federal offices were a key theme among journalists on this episode of “Behind the Headlines” on WKNO-TV.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How art, place and Memphis come together for the Hyde Foundation
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Stick it for prevention
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of skateboarder Skyler King and was taken by Mark Weber.