Power outages to last until Sunday for some MLGW customers
The majority of outages remaining from Tuesday’s storm are in six clusters: Raleigh, Frayser, Berclair, East Memphis, Germantown and Hickory Hill. Related story:
Former Tigers basketball strength coach likely to return
Darby Rich spent the past two seasons as the strength and conditioning coach at Texas Tech after being in the same position at Memphis from 2019 to 2021.
Omari Thomas, Tennessee star from Briarcrest, never met a camera he didn’t like
The Briarcrest Christian School product once played pee-wee ball for the Whitehaven Cowboys.
Memphis mayor’s field grows to 19 at filing deadline
Two council incumbents were effectively re-elected at the Thursday, July 20, deadline because they had no opposition. Two other council races drew fields of seven candidates.
Germantown utility customers advised not to drink tap water
Officials said the situation could be resolved as soon as Friday.
Blaze that killed firefighter was arson, MFD says
The fire took the life of Lt. Jeffrey Norman and injured three of his team members.
New stats show violent and property crime rates up in first half of 2023
Preliminary data, which the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission obtained from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, shows major violent crimes and major property crimes are up so far in 2023.
Manufacturer to invest more than $790M in BlueOval supplier facilities, create 1,300 jobs
One of the world’s largest automotive suppliers will build the first two supplier facilities at Ford’s BlueOval City supplier park in Stanton, Tennessee.
Mental health evaluation ordered for Larry Pickens
The alleged shooter of a Campbell Clinic physician will undergo a mental health evaluation and has been assigned an attorney.
Danielle Ballard: The life of the party, the humble star
Numbers and accolades tell just a small part of the story about the former Central star, who died last week.
Looks like the Showboats will be back in 2024 and 2025
The resolution request for the approval of a two-year license agreement between Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and the USFL is on the Tuesday, July 25, city council committee meeting schedule.
Meet the 2023 Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees
“This roster continues to reinforce Memphis’ unequalled musical status ... known in any country on the planet for its musical prominence,” said John Doyle.
Airport Authority approves nearly $50M for new development projects
The bulk of that went to approve a proposal of more than $44 million for the reconstruction of the west half of the Taxiway Alpha at Memphis International Airport.
Memphis basketball’s 2023-24 AAC matchups released
The AAC announced its men’s basketball schedule pairings on Thursday, July 20.
DA’s office hires new chief data officer
Vishant Shah started with the DA’s office Monday, July 17.
Davonte Pack, childhood friend of Ja Morant, makes first court appearance
Pack was arraigned before General Sessions Criminal Court Division 13 Judge Louis Montesi, according to court documents.
Grizzlies Insider: FIBA World Cup next on Memphis offseason docket
Jaren Jackson Jr. will have a summer to battle against young talents Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero at FIBA World Cup training camp.
The To-Do List: Pickleball, Golden Girls and Asian street food
This week, Crosstown Arts screens a John Waters classic, MEMFix comes to Klondike Smokey City and there’s a sound bath in the Crystal Shrine Grotto.
Best man and new man: Memphis trade could ‘rejuvenate’ Marcus Smart
Phil Forte will stand with the Grizzlies’ newly acquired guard at his upcoming wedding. And he has plenty of stories to tell when he raises a glass to toast his longtime pal.
$10 Deal: This restaurant’s lemongrass beef spices up a hot day
Writer Joshua Carlucci says this dish at Vietnam Restaurant is a sleeper hit.
Table Talk: Trouble at Holiday Ham and a to-go trend
The parent company — Holiday Ham Holdings LLC, which also includes Pimentos Burgers, Bar & Grill — filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Meanwhile, other restaurants are focusing on the to-go sector.
Metro
MPD makes arrest in Memphis Allies shooting
Six people were shot, one fatally, during a drive-by shooting at a Memphis Allies meeting in Hickory Hill on April 9.
Education County commissioners want school-buildings plan as MSCS seeks $35M
Public Safety DA’s office, MPD shut down site of year’s first homicide
Public Safety Two sheriff’s deputies fired after allegations of sexual misconduct
Business
FedEx renews ties with Amazon after six-year split
It signs on to carry undisclosed volume of residential delivery, in multi-year contract.
Premium Real Estate Former Bed Bath & Beyond: Think beer, wine, liquor — not Trader Joe’s
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Visual Arts Iconic blue dog paintings replaced at Union Centre
Sports
Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
“John Calipari is game to return to Memphis this fall to play an exhibition game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? That sounds like an fine idea. It’s just time.”
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
Developing Memphis Tigers Basketball Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in Memphis
High School Sports Briarcrest sweeps Knoxville Catholic to return to Spring Fling
Food
This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs
After “The Mushroom Queen” Daishu McGriff closed her restaurant, she said she wanted to create a way to honor Black chefs. The answer was Umami Amora, a seven-course plant-based Juneteenth dinner scheduled for June 14.
Suburbs
Collierville rezones ‘Mount Trashmore’
The former Shelton Road landfill is a popular sledding destination when it snows, but its future is uncertain.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ is a stirring surprise
Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”
Opinion
Calkins: Incredibly, the Central High jazz band did it. They won the whole thing.
The Central High jazz band did it. They defeated bands from across the country — and around the world — to win the Essentially Ellington contest in New York. And, yes, there were many tears.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Herrington’s multipart column ranking the most valuable players on the Memphis roster.
Games
Word Flower: May 13
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.