901 FC’s playoff run: From elation to devastation
Memphis 901 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies went to stoppage time before Sunday’s USL Championship Eastern Conference semifinal match was decided.
Topgolf site sells, construction scheduled to begin
Topgolf could start construction on its future Memphis home this week. The sale of the site was finalized late Friday.
Strong second half in win over Lane College a ‘familiar’ sight for Hardaway
In head coach Penny Hardaway and Co.’s final exhibition game Sunday afternoon against Lane College at FedExForum, the Tigers were again pushed for much of the opening half.Related story:
As war rages, displaced Ukrainians long to return home
‘You understand how everything can change in the power of politics. You’re just human. You want to live your life,’ said Kostya Domaratskyy, who left his country to earn an MBA at CBU, and now is stranded in Memphis.
Brooks strong showing spoiled by Utah’s sizzling shooting
The Jazz drained 19 3-pointers to outduel the Grizzlies on Saturday night. Related Story:
Larry Brown taking leave of absence from Tigers basketball
Brown, who is the eighth-winningest coach in NBA history and only coach to win both an NBA title and NCAA national championship is in his second year with the Tigers program. Strong second half in win over Lane College a ‘familiar’ sight for HardawayRelated story:
Airport master plan update includes hotel development
The most immediate updates to the master plan, which was last updated in 2018, include demolishing Concourses A and C to create more parking as well as sweeping updates to the terminal.
Opinion: A public health approach to community violence
“The recent community violence may seem unprecedented and shocking to some in our community. Yet, for many of our Shelby County families, violent crime has long been a part of their daily reality.”
Echols: Finding what we believe down deep — where it matters
“There’s no person who is completely free of faith. Even atheism requires a hearty and confident step of conviction. And when you find you’re locked in a teeny, tiny closet, even the smallest step matters.”
Arlington’s Baptist Emergency Department seeks staff as opening approaches
Baptist Arlington Emergency Department — West Tennessee’s first freestanding emergency department — will increase access to health care for residents of northeast Shelby, Fayette, Tipton and Haywood counties while providing new jobs for local residents.
Dia de los Muertos festival bridges cultures and connects loved ones
Memphians gather at the Brooks Museum to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday hosted annually to honor those who have died.
Houston falls to Bearden in girls soccer final for second straight year
The Mustangs finish 18-1-1 and are runners-up for the fourth time in their history.
Movers & Shakers
WLOK Radio, DT design studio and Baptist Memorial Health Care announce additions and promotions.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Why to stay out of the river; plus, we remember Mayor Morris
Premium Shelby County Ask the Memphian: Is it safe to swim in the Mississippi River?
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: MSCS board election vote, back-to-school parties
Business
Memphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
Premium Health Care Methodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
Premium Business From Como with crunch: Pecan brand is rooted in family
Premium Real Estate It’s a buyer’s market for residential real estate
Sports
What will it take to improve the American’s basketball perception?
American commissioner Tim Pernetti said improving the basketball league is about “bringing the bottom up.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Can Memphis football beat the odds?
Update High School Sports Hospitalized Bolton football player dies
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Gwinnett ends Memphis’ four-game winning streak
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
BlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Ford’s electric vehicle truck and battery plant anticipates pumping several million gallons of water daily from the aquifer during peak operations.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: GloRilla takes charge, with a festival of her own making
Memphian Gloria Woods’ “Glo Bash” is set for Friday, July 25, at FedExForum. The event lets the three-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist set her own agenda.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.