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.
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Join Magnolia Homes for their 15th annual Live Life Well® event
With more than 40 years in the homebuilding industry, Magnolia Homes is celebrating 15 years of its Showcase of Homes event, held the weekends of Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28 in four of its communities.
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
Politics infiltrates festivals; school board races show signs of life
Also in the political roundup, County Mayor Lee Harris has connections to several contenders on the 2026 ballot and U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen signs onto the Epstein files discharge petition.
Premium Spirit of Memphis At Germantown Festival, it’s all about weenies
Public Safety Judge in police union vs. city case recuses herself
Health Care Memphis school students diagnosed with highly contagious, viral illness
Business
Movers & Shakers
Orion Financial and Financial Federal Bank announce promotions and additions.
Premium Business Downtown nightclub Rumba Room has a new salsa partner — and it’s a breakfast burrito spot
Transportation & Logistics Frontier Airlines to add nonstop route between Memphis and Atlanta
Premium Real Estate Google confirms West Memphis data center
Sports
Buckley: Brendon Lewis will take a hit. Not too many, Ryan Silverfield hopes.
“I do have to do a better job, kind of protecting myself and not taking hits that are unnecessary,” Memphis Tigers QB Brendon Lewis said. “But I like taking those hits. ... It kind of calms me down and gets me in the flow of the game.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football What have we learned about the Tigers in the first two weeks?
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Georgia natives show out for Tigers in Atlanta
Memphis Tigers Football Strong second half lifts Tigers to a win at Georgia State
Food
Downtown nightclub Rumba Room has a new salsa partner — and it’s a breakfast burrito spot
Mitchell’s Breakfast Burritos opened Tuesday, Sept. 2, inside Rumba Room at 303 S. Main St., offering specialty burritos, wraps, quesadillas and salads.
Suburbs
Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center plans eclectic 2025-26 season
With tribute bands, family-friendly productions and stars like T. Graham Brown, Booker T. Jones and Wendy Moten, the BPACC presents a diverse lineup for the coming season.
Arts & Culture
Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center plans eclectic 2025-26 season
With tribute bands, family-friendly productions and stars like T. Graham Brown, Booker T. Jones and Wendy Moten, the BPACC presents a diverse lineup for the coming season.
Opinion
Opinion: The most common diagnosis in Memphis? A broken heart.
“We live in a city where too many carry wounds we can’t see. Trauma from childhood. Grief that never healed. Depression that whispers lies in the night. Anxiety that clenches like a fist.”
Podcasts
MATA roils in turmoil. What’s the next step?
Reporters’ roundtable looks at the problems plaguing Memphis Area Transit Authority, and the new trial for former Memphis Police officers convicted in Tyré Nichols’ death.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Liza’s Library
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from St. Mary’s Episcopal School and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber.