Memphis Grizzlies trade for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart
The Grizzlies reportedly trade Tyus Jones in three-team deal that gains Boston guard Marcus Smart. The former Defensive Player of the Year is a strong defender and a proven veteran.
Herrington: The Grizzlies filled two needs in one big, surprising move
The 29-year-old Smart has been the starting point guard for one of the NBA’s best teams in recent years. He’s also a former Defensive Player of the Year.
The Daily Memphian: Poll on crime shows residents want more from leaders
“While much of the national conversation about crime devolves into partisan divides and oversimplifications, in Memphis, the attitudes are more complicated and nuanced.”
901 FC puts four past to blank Tulsa in emphatic win
Debut of academy player Calvin Harrison rounds off a good night at AutoZone Park.
Community thinks crime is ‘much higher’ than 5 years ago
The Daily Memphian commissioned a scientific poll to reveal both city and county residents' perceptions of local crime, and the results are in.
After renovation, sunlight streams into Gaston Community Center again
The windows surrounding three sides of the city’s first and oldest community center were boarded up nearly 50 years ago. The $4 million renovation formally opened Wednesday, June 21, bringing natural light back to the gym, while adding other uses to the center.
Hardaway’s attorney recommends Tigers coach appeal NCAA suspension
Penny Hardaway’s attorney, Don Jackson, believes the NCAA’s three-game suspension for Hardaway is an unfair punishment. Penny Hardaway suspended for first three games of 2023-24 season NCAA to discuss decision regarding Memphis’ recent recruiting violations caseRelated stories:
Mother of 4-year-old found dead was ‘afraid to come forth,’ lawyer says
“We have to be with our kids through the good and the bad times and this so happens to be one of the bad times I need to be with my daughter,” Clayton Jackson, Brittney’s father said.
Table Talk: Summer’s (officially) here. Let’s eat!
As summer comes, so does the era of the tomato, which is great on a BLT or for a good cause. Plus, Jerry’s Sno Cones and Mempops help stave off the heat.
Memphis City Council Scorecard: How a redistricting plan died
The Daily Memphian’s City Council Scorecard looks at how a significant change in council district lines ahead of the October city elections came to an abrupt halt earlier this month.
MLGW CEO: Performance ‘not where you need it to be’
Doug McGowen said he is working to improve the service Memphis Light Gas and Water Division provides to residents as if the company has to earn their service.
Jennifer Sink could leave Memphis City Hall for MLGW
Memphis City Attorney Jennifer Sink could soon leave her post at City Hall and join MLGW as general counsel.
Buckley: The NCAA is watching, Penny
“Be on notice, Penny: The NCAA evidently is watching Memphis, its track record being what it is all the way back to the early 1980s.”
More than 100 previously unreleased Stax recordings made public this week
A 7-CD box set brings together 146 demos from the legendary label, including 140 previously unreleased recordings.
DeSoto County broadband extension seeing progress in Delta
The first household customers to get broadband extended to underserved areas are expected to be tapped to sign on for service next month.
Hernando aldermen vote to allow food trucks — with conditions
Hernando aldermen approved allowing food trucks in the DeSoto County city, but not at the expense of existing brick-and-mortar restaurants.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis has already landed 2024 commitments
The Tigers have four prospects committed to the 2024 class with three of them announcing in a three-day span to start the week.
Three Showboats make All-USFL team
Offensive tackle Jarron Jones, defensive lineman John Atkins and receiver Vinny Papale earned All-USFL honors.
Herrington: This NBA draft, will ‘Trader Zach’ have the Grizzlies on the move again?
Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman goes into Thursday night’s NBA draft with a history of wheelin’ and dealin’.
Here’s how to celebrate Fourth of July in the Memphis area
Fireworks, parades and community events will be held across the Memphis area in celebration of Independence Day 2023.
Meet The Daily Memphian’s summer 2023 interns
This is the fourth cohort of interns to land at The Daily Memphian since the site relaunched its internship program following the onset of COVID-19.
Metro
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Metro Application open for General Sessions judicial vacancy
City of Memphis SpaceXAI once again said it will restart work on water plant
Premium Spirit of Memphis Governor, local elected officials attend Veterans Village grand opening in Memphis
Public Safety State rules, if followed, should have prevented child’s death in hot bus
Business
Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium
Memphis, a city known nationwide for SpaceXAI, may take legislative steps to pause data center development. All of Elon Musk’s existing local data centers are in industrial districts and are unlikely to be affected by an ordinance. SpaceXAI once again said it will restart work on water plantRelated stories:
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Sports
Scheffler ties course record, leads by three at FESJC
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, blisters TPC Southwind in second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.Related content:
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Golf FESJC: Complete second-round scores, third-round tee times
Food
Recipe Exchange: Hog & Hominy’s peanut butter and banana pie
The pie marries a creamy peanut butter pie filling and a classic banana pudding into one over-the-top layered dessert.
Food News Westy’s to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue
Suburbs
Collierville reschedules meeting to decide fire chief’s fate
The decision came only hours before the board was scheduled to discuss the fate of John Selberg, who was placed on administrative leave with pay earlier this week.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis rap goes viral at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Pro golfers are building hype on social media with Memphis rap. Now they’ve got to back it up on the course.
Premium Arts & Culture Michael Jackson biopic stars to host this year’s NCRM Freedom Awards
Opinion
Opinion: Beware of impersonation scams
“No government agency will threaten to arrest you or take legal action against you if you don’t send them money immediately.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Two and a half years after a Poplar Avenue gas station caught fire, the site hasn’t been redeveloped.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: Scoping out season schedule highlights
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 15
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?