How a series of player-led meetings got Memphis back on track
An inside look as to how the Tigers shook off a rough three games to pull off a big win in College Station.
Memphis gives its season new life with upset victory over No. 21 Texas A&M
David Jones led the way with 29 points in the Tigers’ big upset in College Station. Box score: Memphis 81, Texas A&M 75 How a series of player-led meetings got Memphis back on trackRelated story:
This Week in Memphis: Morant may testify; Gaisman center reopens
Also happening this week: Prep Curry’s Grizzlies line drops, the Tigers come home and qualifying petitions are due for General Sessions Court Clerk.
Cain’s layup lifts Memphis over Southern Miss
The Tigers Women hand the Eagles first loss of the season on Ki’Ari Cain’s basket in the final seconds.
Liberty Pocket Park opens with a focus on heart
“We believe everybody should have access to low-cost or no-cost places to come with their family, to come with their friends to get healthy and just enjoy some fresh air.”
Memphis suburban school districts united in opposition to vouchers
Suburban school districts have come out swiftly and strongly against Gov. Lee’s expansion of the state’s education voucher program.
Deadly surge: Relaxed gun laws and the link to homicide rates
While ascribing the gloomy climb to any one cause would be simplistic, one factor jumps out: relaxed gun laws.Related story:
One program and many career paths for pre-med students at Rhodes
Rhodes College’s Health Professions Advising program students have acceptance rates to schools after graduating that outpace national averages.
Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with others
The Memphis Grizzlies star has had some time on his hands lately, thanks to an NBA suspension. What’s he been up to?Related story:
Munford High basketball players voice support for Ja Morant
Munford High School players said it has been a joy to have Grizzlies star Ja Morant spend time around the team this season. Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with othersRelated story:
MidSouth Toy Fest draws collectors, young and old
More than 50 vendors offered collectibles such as G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Transformers, Teenage Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe, Funko Pops and Squishmallows.
Vote for the best Memphis pizza place
In honor of our series on Memphis-style pizza, The Daily Memphian is asking our readers to choose the best Memphis restaurant to get pizza. You can vote here.
MASE’s Brown shines in physical all-star game victory
Despite having suffered a gunshot wound earlier this year, Brown capped an MVP performance with a short touchdown run as the Red team won the 21st AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game at MUS.
Trust Marketing founders pass keys to next generation
Beverly and Howard Robertson, whose clients have included Coca Cola, McDonald’s, Midas, Holiday Inn, and a Tennessee governor, are stepping down. But the business will stay in family hands.
Movers & Shakers
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and University of Tennessee Health Science Center announce additions.
Echols: ‘God’s surprised me ... because of Bellevue’s Singing Christmas Tree’
“All those years ago, I thought I was ministering to the people in the seats with my smile and my soprano song. But I’m the one who walked away with the secret treasure.”
Greenstein: Hanukkah’s message is one of hope
“Moving from the original Hebrew, there are actually eight different ways to spell the name of this week’s Jewish holiday in English — all of them correct. No matter how you letter it, Hanukkah contains a beautiful and powerful message.”
Metro
Man arrested for allegedly bringing gun into 201 Poplar
Video shows the man, who was in a wheelchair, being checked with a metal detector wand by a security officer before being waved through the checkpoint.
Public Safety Downtown shooting critically injures man
Public Safety City wants access to docs in Memphis officers’ criminal case
City of Memphis Federal judge removes himself in another high-profile case
Business
Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Memphis International Airport is to be renamed after Frederick W Smith, the late founder and executive chairman of FedEx.
free access Health Care Health department offering free HIV testing
Real Estate Supporting local businesses starts at Where Grit Meets Growth
Real Estate Primark announces July opening for Memphis store
Sports
Two Redbirds hit first two-homer game in win over Bulls
The Saturday night victory was part of a six-game series at the Durham Bulls.
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Food
Table Talk: From bar stools to booths to beds, all the places we eat
Some of us eat in formal dining rooms while others dine off folding trays.
Suburbs
Arlington schools upgrades open ‘pathways for all students’
With the students away, Arlington Community Schools gets to work with summertime projects that freshen up current amenities and expand extracurricular options for students.
Arts & Culture
This weekend brings outlaws, an Irish birthday and summer Shell shows
This week, Memphis Listening Lab turns four, art pairs with wine at the Brooks and there’s ballroom dancing on the Bluff.
Opinion
Herrington: What are the Grizzlies doing this summer? Just listen to them.
Don’t expect fireworks from the Grizzlies in the days ahead with either big additions or big departures.
Podcasts
Metal Museum head talks about future, new plans for old building
Executive director Carissa Hussong breaks down how the new Metal Museum building dramatically increases the programming — and the revenue generation — that will be possible in the museum’s new home.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: June 27
Here’s a puzzle that should absolutely, positively be a cinch.