Bonner and Gibson file qualifying petitions for October election
Mayoral contender Frank Colvett has pulled his petition, making him the last of the declared contenders to take the first step toward getting on the ballot.
MLGW disables outage texts as thousands still without power
MLGW customers received a text Sunday that said, “due to the number of outages, outage-update texts are disabled.”
U of M raises tuition, citing inflation and declining enrollment
An almost 3% increase represents the University of Memphis’ highest tuition hike in nearly seven years.
Collierville police officer arrested on DUI charge
The detective has been placed on “restrictive duty.”
Herrington: Trading Tyus Jones? The cons, the pros and the point guard alternatives
Should the Grizzlies trade backup point guard Tyus Jones this summer? With starter Ja Morant facing suspension, it might seem an unlikely question. But it’s almost certainly one the Grizzlies are mulling over.
Elwood’s Shack owner’s Texas tomatoes raise money for Special Olympics
With the opening of his second Elwood’s Shack location at 4040 Park Ave. delayed until mid-July, Tim Bednarski realized he had more tomatoes than he could handle.
Chandler Lawson enters transfer portal
Chandler Lawson will likely become the 12th player from the 2022-23 Tigers to not return.
Carmeon Hamilton’s latest HGTV show to focus on local homeowners
The TV program will follow the designer and her team as she helps “frustrated Memphis-area homeowners who are stuck with houses that aren’t practical for their family’s needs.”
Daily Memphian postseason boys track and field awards: It’s Jordan Ware. Who else?
The Central sprinter wrapped up his career with a spectacular performance at Spring Fling.
Tone celebrates Juneteenth
Tone celebrates Juneteenth with a festival on its Orange Mound Tower grounds on Jun 18, 2023.
Memphis celebrates community, culture and businesses at Juneteenth festival
More than 100 vendors were stationed at Health Sciences Park in the Medical District as Memphians took part in the City of Memphis’ Juneteenth fest.
Juneteenth roots run deep in Douglass neighborhood
“Douglass is exactly 40 acres and was given to a freed slave by his former slaveowner and that family still lives in Douglass,” said organizer Kathy Yancy-Temple. “My family were freed from this very land, and we have families that go back six, seven, even eight generations here.
TBI: Local police, courts slow to submit criminal information for background checks
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says staffing, grants and tech upgrades would help it enter backlogged criminal information into the background-check system.
Here’s the tea: A new restaurant is open in Collierville
At Nostalgic Tea Rooms in Collierville, which opened in early June, customers often feel like they’re getting an authentic British experience.
Can parking really be fun? More Downtown garages moving to payment by cell phone
Many parking garages are moving toward QR code or app-based parking, but it doesn’t come without its challenges.
Big bats carry the Redbirds to series split with the Jumbo Shrimp
Memphis homers nine times while going 3-3 in International League series with Jacksonville; slugger Luken Baker returns to the Redbirds as the St. Louis Cardinals activate Lars Nootbaar from the injured list.
Metro
TCAP scores 2025: See how MSCS students did on Tennessee tests
The Tennessee Department of Education issued results from its state exams Tuesday, July 8. “Growth is not optional; it’s our mandate,” MSCS Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond said in a statement.
City of Memphis ‘Just because he was brown': Advocates protest immigration policy
Business Bellevue taps Lifeway CEO as new senior pastor
City of Memphis Memphis asks court to reconsider MPD demotions
Business
Here’s how Memphis could spend portion of xAI tax money
The city on Monday released the proposed ordinance that would set aside 25% of xAI’s tax bill.
Premium Real Estate New Medical District apartments get tax incentive
Business Bellevue taps Lifeway CEO as new senior pastor
Health Care ALSAC names new CEO
Sports
When GG Jackson needed mental refresh, he got help from an unlikely source
GG Jackson II took ownership of his immaturity last year as he fell out of the rotation, but a coincidental encounter gave the Grizzlies wing a new focus.
Memphis Grizzlies GG Jackson scores 27, but Grizzlies lose to Jazz in summer league
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers vs. Bears: Memphis basketball agrees to new home-and-home series
Sports Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone confirmed for Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis
Food
Charcuterie? How about Shell-cuterie?
Chef Marisa Griffith has been curating the Overton Park Shell’s dining experiences for the past four years, but this year, the food is a little different.
Suburbs
Bartlett Baby Jack’s to close and Goodwill a long shot
The last Baby Jack’s in Bartlett is slated to close, and Goodwill hopes to put a retail and drop-off center on the site.
Arts & Culture
Art by Tyré Nichols, Ernest Withers and 100+ unsigned works now on view
Whether it’s a name you know or a name that’s hidden, this month, artists and photographers from Memphis and beyond capture the Arkansas Delta, quiet moments of everyday life and more.
Opinion
Opinion: Your Jewish neighbors need you more than ever
By working together, fostering understanding, and speaking out against hate, we can ensure that Memphis remains a beacon of safety and acceptance for all.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ellen Chamberlain makes her Memphis food podcast debut
Ellen Chamberlain joins Memphis food podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis food news of the week, from a car crash at Celtic to caviar bumps.
Games
Word Search: July must-see concerts
Can you solve this week’s word search?