Calkins: It might look a little different this year. But Memphis football is back.
As another season begins, everything is different about Memphis football. Except everything that matters.
Memphis faces hottest summer on record
Memphis is experiencing the hottest summer on record so far, and last month was the second hottest July in the city’s history.
Early voter turnout tops 86,000 in Shelby County
The 86,637 early voters for the 14-day period ending Saturday, July 30, turned out in force for the last two days.
Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane aims to be leader on and off the floor
New dad Desmond Bane and sponsors provided backpacks and school supplies for 150 first- through fourth-graders from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.
Three suspects in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams appear in court
Miguel Andrade and Brayan Carrillo, both 15, and Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, have been charged with first-degree murder.
Street Food: Mol-e-que is vital ingredient in Dynamic Duo’s ‘Memphis’ burrito
The “mol-e-que” sauce in the smoked pork burritos from the Dynamic Duo food cart is a little bit Houston and a little bit Memphis.
Memphis Parks breaks ground on Whitehaven multipurpose room
The $2 million multipurpose room at the Whitehaven Community Center will feature a banquet hall, catering kitchen, parking lot and public entrance.
First Horizon, TD CEOs discuss ‘fantastic partnership’ at Positively Memphis luncheon
During Monday’s luncheon, both FHN and TD Bank N.A. CEOs stressed Memphis’ ongoing role in new institution’s operations.
COVID survivor returns to Regional One with hugs, thanks for saving his life
Nesbit, Mississippi resident John Butler, who did not have a gym membership before, now goes every day, part of what may be his lifelong work to rebuild the 85% muscle mass he lost in his arms and chest.
Election 2022
Your comprehensive guides to this year’s ‘big ballot’
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Grizzlies Mailbag: The biggest cost in losing Kyle Anderson and De’Anthony Melton?
Chris Herrington takes more mid-summer questions about the Grizzlies, including what the team will miss most after losing vets Kyle Anderson and De’Anthony Melton and which returning players’ development is most important.
Tim Dwyer leaves the bench and a lifetime of politics
General Sessions Court Judge Tim Dwyer is not seeking another term in the Aug. 4 election ending a family journey in politics that began in the early 1950s.
Metro
Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors.
Premium Elections August elections continue turbulent history for judicial appointments
Public Safety Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death
Elections Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Business SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
Business
Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors.
Business SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
Health Care UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
Business Frontdoor beats Q2 expectations with ‘record profitability’
Health Care Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Sports
Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Fan fest gives Memphis Tigers faithful first glimpse into Huff era
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis blows late lead in third consecutive loss to Nashville
Golf Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says
Food
At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
Premium Food News New Eats: Jacques Louise has ‘real’ doughnuts. And they’re gluten free.
Suburbs
At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
Premium Collierville Collierville First Baptist Church pastor sees retirement as shift in ministry
Arts & Culture
Metal Museum’s Rust Hall design blends old and new
When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.
Visual Arts Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier
Opinion
Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
Guest Columnists Echols: Seeing more stars than our eyes could take in
Podcasts
Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.