Calkins: The best dog in Memphis is gone. She wouldn’t want you to be sad.
Why is it so hard to say goodbye to our dogs? I asked Scott Morris, who is still saddened by the recent loss of Sidney, the best dog ever. He says the secret is love.
As draft deadline looms, Lester Quinones has a decision to make
Predictions had the guard returning to Memphis, but with the entry withdrawal date coming up, things might be changing.
Memphis basketball lands UT-Arlington transfer
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu started 25 games last season and was one of the best shot blockers in the country.
A broader look into factors contributing to school shootings
An incident involving a student with a gun at White Station High School last week, following on the heels of the Uvalde, Texas, mass school shooting earlier in the week, was but the latest reminder of the increasing frequency of mass shootings. Leaders continue to struggle to find solutions.
Farragut rally victimizes Houston in AAAA title game
Houston finished off one of its best years in 23 seasons under coach Lane McCarter.
A $6.2 million STEM center in Whitehaven receives increased support
A $150,000 pledge has moved the funding of a STEM center at Whitehaven High School closer to its $6.2 million goal.
Germantown Police see increase in traffic citations
The number of traffic citations and warnings issued in the Memphis suburb is up. However, there is not a clear reason for the increase.
Weinberg family adding to ‘comfort area’ with second Midtown store
By moving Eclectic Eye to Cooper Street and opening Paradox at PeCo next door, the Weinberg family is showing their commitment to Midtown.
National brands Crocs, Skittles to feature local illustrator’s work
Local illustrator Mia Saine, a 2017 graduate of Memphis College of Art, specializes in commercial illustration, branding design, advertising design and environmental design.
Morris: What would Jesus do? Does that question matter anymore?
We won’t get anywhere if we respond to the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting by only, once again, calling for legal changes that will have little chance of being enacted. We need to sit down in our houses of worship and come up with concrete ways to draw close to the children Jesus loves.
Kerrick Jackson expected to be Tigers’ new baseball coach
Kerrick Jackson would be the first Black baseball coach in the Memphis program’s history.
Metro
First day of school 2026: Major changes for 5,000 Memphis students
District leaders kicked off the school year with a four-campus tour Monday, Aug. 3, stopping at three schools among the roughly 5,000 students affected by summer closures, consolidations and a district return.
2026 elections Elections After early voting issues, voting machines being tested before Election Day
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Suburbs talk secession; Memphis Classic is a wrap
Elections The AM/DM podcast: What you need to know before you vote
Premium Spirit of Memphis Improv theater helps at-risk young people learn a new script
Business
Cyclospora outbreak sends shoppers flocking to Memphis farmers markets
Farmers markets are surging, and they say distrust in America’s supply chains is a major reason.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis logistics leaders navigate most complex tariffs yet
Premium Business SpaceXAI made a lot of news last week. Here’s a breakdown.
Premium Business Longtime funeral home adapts to changing industry
Business Something big could become Colossus’ neighbor
Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: How to watch games next season, and what to expect from Cam Boozer
This second installment is mostly about incoming rookie Cameron Boozer, though Herrington does start with a newsier question about the Grizzlies’ broadcast future.
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
Premium Sports Hound Dogs may be on the move in 2027, but probably aren’t going far
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis coach Charles Huff says big goals must come with a big work ethic
Food
Recipe Exchange: Melissa Cookston’s provoleta with chimichurri, roasted cherry tomatoes
While known for her award-winning barbecue, Melissa Cookston likes to grill more than just pork.
Premium Food News Food Files: Pot Headz Coffee brings caffeine only, no cannabis
Suburbs
Collierville baseball coach change followed ‘comprehensive review of documented concerns’
Jeff Munier will remain on the Collierville High faculty as a teacher, but will no longer serve as coach.
Premium Shelby County Bartlett alderman revives idea of suburbs splitting from Shelby County
Arts & Culture
Improv theater helps at-risk young people learn a new script
Time on stage helps Memphis Allies’ SWITCH participants, including many former gang members, becoming more confident, sociable, empathetic and aware of their emotions.
Education Ruby Bridges believes ‘every child deserves access to books’
Opinion
Opinion: Local government matters, and every vote counts
The men and women elected on Thursday will face some of the most consequential decisions Shelby County has confronted in years.
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: Ballet and Mempops
Today’s photo features Caroline Jones enjoying a Mempop at Ballet Memphis’ open house, taken by Patrick Lantrip.