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
Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee
Josh Verma’s quest to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee has come to an end.
Shelby County DA sues over state laws requiring Task Force reports
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: How the Grizzlies draft lottery chances could change
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: New voter map is upheld, and Grizz may get a raw deal
Spirit of Memphis Memphis-area 5th grader advances to National Spelling Bee quarterfinals
Business
Le Bonheur’s next pediatric chief bows out weeks before start date
The hospital will restart its search after their top pediatric recruit decides to stay in Texas.
Premium Business ‘I like my sneakers. I like my Pokemon.’ And so 901 Deals was born.
Transportation & Logistics Airport board approves $172M budget
Real Estate Former Commercial Appeal building set for demolition
Premium Real Estate Former Immaculate Conception high school buildings, convent being demolished
Sports
Herrington: The Grizzlies have a decision to make at No. 3. It might be an easy one.
The Grizzlies obviously covet Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But do they?
Memphis Tigers Football Kickoff times for eight Memphis football games announced
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: Lottery rules fiasco, Boozer vs. Wilson
Sports Tigers will open NCAA golf championships
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis takes second in a row from Omaha
Food
Table Talk: Etowah goes back to the beginning
Kinfolk owner Cole Jeanes was the chef for both the first and the most recent Etowah Collective Dinner.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Wild Beet’s steakhouse salad
Suburbs
Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee
Josh Verma’s quest to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee has come to an end.
Premium Collierville Collierville budget plan: no tax increase, higher utility bills and more employee benefits
Arts & Culture
Only 16, this Memphis kid has performed nationwide and stars in ‘Michael’
Jaylen Hunter has toured the U.S. in major stage productions of “The Lion King” and “MJ The Musical,” and in recent weeks, millions around the world have seen him play young Marlon Jackson in the blockbuster movie “Michael.”
Premium Spirit of Memphis Well versed: A Memphis wordsmith makes history with ‘little poems’
Opinion
Herrington: The Grizzlies have a decision to make at No. 3. It might be an easy one.
The Grizzlies obviously covet Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But do they?
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why is the state’s focus on redistricting not matched by equal attention to BlueOval City?
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Lottery rules fiasco, Boozer vs. Wilson
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the NBA’s lottery rules proposal and revisit the debate between Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: How the Grizzlies draft lottery chances could change
Games
Sudoku: May 26
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?