School board member resigns
“This is the highest level of ignorance I have ever been a part of and for my own health I can’t be a part of it anymore,” MSCS vice chair Sheleah Harris said. Related story:
MUS two-sport standout Dion Stutts dies
The two-sport rising senior was committed to play college football at Arkansas.Related:
Memphis City Council rejects plan to create Cordova-centric district
The plan voted down would have created a Cordova-centric council district. The defeat leaves in place a set of minimal changes ahead of the October Memphis ballot where nine of the 13 council members are seeking re-election.
‘I know I can play’: Former Tiger Franklin looks to prove himself in Serbia
Damaria Franklin’s arduous basketball journey now takes him to Serbia. Tigers Basketball Insider: What are the chances the NCAA grants DeAndre Williams an extra year?Related story:
New Fino’s to open in Germantown — and it will have doughnuts
Fino’s Corner Market will open at the current location of Happy Glaze Donuts, 7781 Farmington Blvd. in Germantown.
Inside the tentative FedEx pilots contract
Overall, the preliminary agreement has a combined $3.8 billion in value, a more than 37% increase from the current contract.
‘They’re upset about 10%’: Proposed Memphis tax hike draws worry from some council members
The council took no vote on the tax hike and could vote on it June 27.
Additional charges revealed for teen accused in ‘watermelon man’ killing
Juvenile Court Magistrate Judge Mitzi Pollard read the additional charges during a Tuesday hearing and set a new hearing date.
Opinion: Buster’s co-owner asks local officials ‘to get a handle on this crime’
Buster’s Liquors & Wines co-owner Josh Hammond calls for local law enforcement to do something about Memphis’ crime after a recent burglary at his store.
Arkabutla Dam potential breach downgraded from ‘watch’ to ‘alert’
The downgrade to “alert” comes a week after a flash flood watch was lifted for the area in the wake of potential breach conditions identified last month
Orgill Customer Concept Center receives final approval
The hardware distribution company will have a new building east of its current headquarters in its “customer concept center.” The space will act as a showroom, similar to a conference center.
Changing teams: Public defenders drawn to prosecution
Experts say it’s common for attorneys to start in the public defender’s office and venture into other, potentially higher-paying jobs, like the district attorney’s office. It is also common for public defenders to make the move when a progressive district attorney, such as Steve Mulroy, is elected.
Herrington: Ja’s and Jaren’s divergent offseasons, Kobe in Memphis?
Chris Herrington sounds off on three current Grizzlies topics, including the NBA's impending Ja Morant decision.
Collierville considers large mixed-use development near its Walmart
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a 51-acre mixed-use development near Walmart Monday. The plan includes various residential types and a small shopping center.
Collierville approves $273.7M budget, including increase in tax, utility rates
Collierville approved its budget Monday. The budget is the town’s financial plan for July 1 through June 30, 2024.
Qemist at forefront of Memphis’ burgeoning dance music scene
“When you think of dance music in the city — like, legitimate dance music, you see that we are now the beacons of what people are looking for in the dance community.”
Metro
Federal panel denies injunction in combined case against TN’s new congressional maps
The combined civil rights lawsuit was the last of a slew of legal filings following the state lawmakers’ approval and implementation of a new congressional map that favored Republicans and split Memphis into three separate districts.
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Business
11 cyclosporiasis cases in Shelby residents, health department says
The illness can cause symptoms including explosive diarrhea.
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Sports
High school football 2026: Lausanne hoping extra plays lead to extra success
The Lynx navigated a tough schedule and finished 8-4 in 2025. But a play here or there could have made that mark even better, something the team intends to do in 2026.
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Food
$15 Deal: Nagoya House’s pork chashu donburi
Donburi is a traditional Japanese rice bowl dish usually paired with a protein.
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Suburbs
Southaven bans broken blinds
Southaven residents have one month to fix their broken blinds or they could be facing jail time.
North Mississippi Mississippi responds to DeSoto County supervisor lawsuit
Arts & Culture
Art openings, storytelling and live music inside and out
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to catch a mind-bending Jim Carrey classic on the big screen and how to get a peek inside Ballet Memphis’ HQ.
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Opinion
Herrington: Cedric Coward’s intriguing, uncertain future, and other Grizzlies summer notes
Observations on the Memphis Grizzlies’ summer play and what comes next.
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Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the summer league performance of each rostered Grizzlies player.
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Games
Daily WordRow: July 23
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.