Standoff over next MLGW CEO could be settled Tuesday
Mayor Jim Strickland has nominated Doug McGowen to lead the city-owned utility. But council chair Martavius Jones wants the city to do a national search for the next president and CEO of MLGW.
City’s $10 million loan for third One Beale hotel changes terms
The council approved the original deal of what amounted to a $10 million advance on the city’s lease of convention meeting space in the Grand Hyatt — the third of three hotels at One Beale — in September on a 10-0 vote.
County Commission sets goals for county clerk problems, Wanda Halbert
The commission’s unanimous vote covers staffing, a job study and the opening of the clerk’s new Riverdale Road location by Halloween. But Clerk Wanda Halbert and County HR director Gerald Thornton clashed on some of the basic details of what the office has and what it needs. County Commission delays final vote on how chief ethics officer is pickedRelated story:
New Eats: Celebrity’s Soul Food delivers with a smile
Celebrity’s Soul Food on Highland is staffed with friendly people and serves the biggest chicken wings you’ve seen.
Mississippi River hits record low in Memphis
If the Mississippi River near Memphis is below the five-foot marker, the National Weather Service considers the river low. Now, the river is more than 15 feet lower than “low.”
Memphis unranked in preseason AP Top 25 poll
The Tigers are not ranked, but AAC favorite Houston is No. 3.
Frank Johnson is new MSCS board member
Johnson won the appointment to the District 7 seat over rival contender Jason Sharif. He serves the remaining two years and three months of the term of office in the seat.
Two new leaders appointed to Shelby County Juvenile Court
Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon has appointed Stephen Bush, a former Shelby County Public Defender, to serve as the court’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Sugarmon also tapped a Chief of Strategy & Innovation.
Grizzlies injury updates: Latest on Jaren Jackson Jr., Ziaire Williams and Steven Adams
Taylor Jenkins said he doesn’t know if Ziaire Williams will play in the home opener, and he hopes for Jaren Jackson Jr. to start 5-on-5 in the next couple weeks. Grizzlies Insider: What Brandon Clarke’s new deal means for MemphisRelated story:
Tigers notebook: Silverfield explains two crucial moments from ECU loss
Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield explained the play call in double overtime and walked through the referees’ process on the ECU catch late in the fourth quarter.
From Ernest Withers to John Shaft: A viewer’s guide to the Indie Memphis Film Festival
As Indie Memphis marks its 25th year, Chris Herrington has the festival’s highlights, including two movies about Memphis icons and several notable features making their local debut.
Jerry Lee Lewis joins Country Music Hall of Fame
Sam Phillips at Sun Records turned Lewis into a rockabilly star, with hits like “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On” and “Great Balls of Fire,” but he also had several hits on the Billboard Country Music Chart.
Witnesses describe accounts of Kelly before alleged Sept. 7 shooting spree
Three witnesses testified about what they saw the September morning Dewayne Tunstall was killed.
Metro
The Early Word: Jes Shea loves her new skin, and PJ Haggerty has a new home
Burying power lines would cost billions, private-school vouchers are big in Memphis and a Midtown fan store is spinning its last rotation.
Premium Education Thousands applied for vouchers. What Memphis schools will accept them?
Spirit of Memphis Newly a Purple Heart City, Bartlett pauses to honor Memorial Day
Spirit of Memphis With his sense of fairness, Brother Terence integrated CBHS
Business
Midtown’s Fantastic Fans is closing, but the Fan Doctor will make house calls
“Once it passes into history,” said a fan, “we will have lost another unique part of what makes Midtown, Midtown.”
Premium Real Estate U of M ‘exploring options’ as it closes Holiday Inn for renovations
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish child will swim with ‘piggies and sharkies’
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Sports
Two Tigers look to national meet after winning AAC titles
Oagenga Mdlela and Sascha Salesius Schmidt placed first in the 2025 AAC track and field meet. Now, they have their eyes set on qualifying for the NCAA Championships.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: PJ Haggerty will regret leaving Penny Hardaway and Memphis
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers star PJ Haggerty commits to Kansas State
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Baker hits two home runs to help ’Birds defeat Durham
Food
What to Order: Cocozza’s pork Milanese is the star of the show
But start with the calamari and split the cannoli.
Suburbs
Olive Branch appoints ‘firefighter’s firefighter’ as new fire chief
Olive Branch has hired William D. Clark II, a firefighter with more than three decades of experience in Lewisburg and Memphis, as the city’s new fire chief.
Arts & Culture
Memphis art scene heats up with Southern summers, swamp studies
As temperatures rise, June comes with new art exhibitions across Memphis that explore the Ghost River, blend Southern culture with iconic Japanese imagery and highlight metal artistry.
Opinion
Martin: PJ Haggerty will regret leaving Penny Hardaway and Memphis
“When you boil it all down: Haggerty is leaving the team that he led to the NCAA Tournament as an All-American, to go to a team that didn’t make the tournament last year, and ultimately for less money than he would’ve made if he had just committed to Penny Hardaway for another season.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Which NBA Finals showdown would be most watchable?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which conference finals team most resembles the Memphis Grizzlies and which NBA Finals matchup would be most entertaining.