Summer league observations: Aldama leads Grizzlies to low-scoring win
Santi Aldama scored 22 to lead all scorers in the Grizzlies’ victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the lowest-scoring game of summer league so far this year.
Suspect identified in shooting of MPD officer
The officer was transported to Regional One Health in critical condition and was later upgraded to a critical but stable condition. The suspect was taken into custody.
COVID vaccination rate low among Shelby County’s youngest children
So far, 354 children in the 6-months to 5-years age group have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Shelby County — a figure that includes vaccinations from both public and private healthcare practitioners.
Bartlett dealing with impact of Fletcher Creek sewer basin issues
Bartlett is facing some decisions on how to treat its wastewater, some of which could eliminate reliance on holding tanks and the City of Memphis handling the issue.
Hernando officials launch penny-tax-for-parks campaign
The 1-cent-per-dollar tax on prepared foods at places like restaurants and grocery delis has the potential to radically change the quality of recreation in the DeSoto County city.
Gooch Park mural offers ‘Slice’ of Memphis culture
The North Memphis mural will surround the park’s public pool and is named after a term for enthusiastically jumping into a swimming pool.
Movers & Shakers
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP recently welcomed Mrinalini “Melanie” R. Jayashankar to the law firm, and Lia Lansky is one of six national experts chosen for the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2022–2024 Exercise is Medicine Emerging Leaders Program.
Opinion: Jones Act reform need not be all-or-nothing
“The Jones Act was not intended to protect jobs. It was to ensure a fleet of reliable, commercial oceangoing ships that could serve in times of war or emergency,” says guest columnist Jonathan Helton.
Metro
TCAP scores 2026: See how MSCS students did on Tennessee tests
Third graders in the Memphis district shined in one subject area, while math scores stagnated for elementary and middle school students.
Premium Education Suburban reading scores surpass state average in TCAP data
Premium Elections Suburban incumbents head toward reelection as more candidates pull petitions
Shelby County Incoming County Commissioner accused of misusing taxpayer dollars
Premium City of Memphis Memphis Zoo one of 40 across the country hit with bomb threats
Business
Mahaffey pitching its tent in Southeast Memphis
Mahaffey Tent and Event Rentals is relocating its operations after buying office and warehouse buildings from another company with a long local history.
Premium Real Estate Homebuilders reject ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to Germantown’s newest neighborhood
Premium Real Estate In the shadow of the Sterick, Memphis Public Market reviving long-vacant Downtown corner
Premium Real Estate Inked: Mini golf, mini go-karts and many properties sold in Flicker Street Arts District
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Leader honored and other moves
Sports
Herrington: Grizzlies enter offseason with full roster — but still room to maneuver
Chris Herrington resets the Memphis Grizzlies' offseason with an overview of where the roster/salary situation stands and what could be left to do.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies notebook: New player nicknames and numbers
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Buckley: Former NBA star Carlos Boozer ‘very proud’ as son Cam faces media with Grizzlies
High School Sports Collierville baseball coach not returning
High School Sports Scrum-believable: After years without a home field, Memphis Inner City Rugby puts down permanent roots
Food
Food Files: Plant Based Heat founder dies, restaurant lives on
Plant Based Heat, Tops Bar-B-Q and La Roche reopen, but a Downtown restaurant and an East Memphis liquor store are closing.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Umami Amora, a night to remember
Suburbs
Get ready for a rash of hot days
The heat index is likely to climb as high as 107 this week. So take the kids to a splash pad to cool off, stay hydrated and check on your elderly friends and neighbors as temperatures soar.
North Mississippi Olive Branch police officers cleared in 2024 fatal shooting
Arts & Culture
Everything old is new again: Memphis thrifters dig the vintage vibe
Two separate Downtown events dedicated to second-hand items, from clothing to jewelry to old beer steins, attracted devoted shoppers Saturday afternoon.
Arts & Culture Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies enter offseason with full roster — but still room to maneuver
Chris Herrington resets the Memphis Grizzlies' offseason with an overview of where the roster/salary situation stands and what could be left to do.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: The Grizzlies unveiled a future, but getting past the present still requires a little work
Podcasts
The AM/DM Podcast: How to soak up the sun or escape the heat
On today’s show, we’ve got a rundown of indoor summer-themed events — and a one outdoor block party that’ll make you sweat.
Food The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant pop-ups keep popping
Games
Sudoku: June 26
Ready for today’s sudokus?