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’
Sanford: With the election in the home stretch, here are the races to watch
Electing the clerks: A voter’s guide to the middle of the big ballot
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
The Early Word: Ole Miss death a mystery; MSCS schools get sorted
Germantown tries to help Houston High, Tom Lee’s house may see new life and runners cover 465 miles for St. Jude.
Premium Education Interim head is breaking MSCS into regions. Here’s what they are.
Premium Public Safety Community connections: Olive Branch police start new volunteer program
Premium Public Safety Where do wrongful death lawsuits against the jail stand?
Business
Memphis to Peoria: St. Jude runners begin 465-mile relay
About 200 runners convened at the starting line on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Downtown campus to kick off the four-day run back to Peoria, Illinois.
Premium Business Calkins: Hey, xAI did a good thing! (And MSCS was smart enough not to get in the way.)
Premium Business New soda shop will bring dirty pop to Bartlett
Premium Business XAI could tackle some MSCS building upgrades
Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: FedExForum lease, Desmond Bane trade follow-up
This first installment features deep dives into a couple of big-topic questions like the FedexForum lease, the Desmond Bane trade and its follow-through and more.
Premium Public Safety No arrests in Ole Miss player’s death; homeowner says ‘nothing happened’ at pool party to spark shooting
Premium Memphis Tigers Football With questions at nearly every position, running backs could be heart of Tigers’ offense
Memphis Grizzlies Europe bound: Grizzlies will play two international games vs. Orlando
Food
The AM/DM podcast: The backstory on the Bartlett Baby Jack’s closure
Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy.
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: The backstory on the Bartlett Baby Jack’s closure
Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy.
Arts & Culture
ARTSmemphis marks $100 million in grants
ARTSmemphis president and CEO Elizabeth Rouse joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Why Tennessee nonprofits matter more than ever’
“Lawmakers must ensure that policies protect — not punish — the institutions that are closest to the people. Tennessee has long championed the importance of local, faith-based, and community-driven solutions. That’s exactly what the vast majority of nonprofits represent.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The backstory on the Bartlett Baby Jack’s closure
Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy.