Suspect at Hebrew Academy shooting is former student
The alleged shooter is reportedly a former student at the Academy and is Jewish, per an updated statement from Congressman Steve Cohen.
Closure of trucking giant Yellow could impact more than 500 local jobs
Yellow has not formally announced its closure, but a representative of Teamsters Local No. 667, which represents 4,000 local workers, said the company going out of business would affect about 550 of its members.Related story:
Democratic commissioners endorse Gov. Lee’s expected gun-law proposal
The nine Democratic commissioners voted for a resolution for “extreme-risk protection order” measures. Of the two Republican commissioners present for the vote, one recused himself and the other was not in the room for the vote.
BlueOval SK hiring; workers to make $21 to $29 per hour
Working with third-party consultants, BlueOval SK conducted wage and benchmarking studies to determine employee pay and benefits.
What to expect in Memphis basketball’s week-long Dominican Republic trip
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway says the team’s week-long Dominican Republic trip will be focused on “bonding, coming together, getting the camaraderie down and learning each other.” Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Jaykwon Walton, Memphis’ Dominican Republic trip and moreRelated story:
Drake’s ‘logistically impossible’ Memphis concert canceled
Drake was scheduled to perform Sunday, Aug. 6, at the FedExForum as part of his “It’s All A Blur Tour.”
Redbirds home against Jumbo Shrimp coming off series split with Iowa Cubs
With Major League Baseball’s trade deadline fast-approaching, Tommy Edman has been down on a rehab assignment from St. Louis and Memphis is halfway through a 12-game homestand.
Baptist Medical Group to close three clinics
Baptist Medical Group plans to close its minor medical centers in East Memphis, Bartlett and Olive Branch. The Cordova location will remain open.
Sheriff’s office promotes veteran to No. 2 spot
“Chief Deputy Buckner is an exemplary law enforcement professional with a proven track record of excellence,” Sheriff Floyd Bonner said in the release.
One member of FedEx board of directors resigns, another won’t run again
V. James Vena, who only served on FedEx’s board for one year, has resigned. Kimberly A. Jabal will not stand for reelection.
Amid turmoil, raises boost Memphis police chief’s pay by $50K
Chief C.J. Davis, the highest-paid city employee, takes home a salary higher than the New York City police commissioner or the Chicago superintendent of police. But some think her pay should be linked to performance.
Judges rule ban on paycheck dues deduction to Tennessee teacher group can take effect
A panel of three state judges ruled Friday that the ban targeting the Tennessee Education Association no longer needs to be blocked.
Ed Murphey Classic is back, bigger and better than ever
Several Olympians are scheduled to compete in this year’s event, which will have a new twist Saturday on Beale.
Why the NCAA College Basketball Academy came to Memphis
For yet another time this summer, Memphis was the center of the youth basketball universe.
ServiceMaster builds 2 temporary schools in Covington in mere weeks
Chris Ivie expects the project to set standards for how temporary schools are built in an age of escalating weather disasters — the schools were destroyed by a March 31 tornado.
The art of settling: Juvenile court begins delinquent settlement docket program
The Shelby County Juvenile Court has introduced the “concept” of settlement to its delinquency dockets, the second phase of a program started in January.
North Mississippi native brings ‘MasterChef’ talent home
Olive Branch native Kendal Adair and his teammates on Fox’s “MasterChef” liked working together so much, they’re visiting each of their hometowns and putting on a three-course dinner.
‘This is for Memphis,’ Prep Curry says of local fashion event
“You’re going to have a thousand nos but as soon as you get that one yes, it’ll actually change your life,” the Memphis-born designer told the crowd at a pop-up shop in Germantown.
To-go becomes restaurant go-to as diners’ habits change
Various factors have made “off-premises” options more popular than ever, and local restaurants are adjusting accordingly.
DeSoto voters to elect county’s first DA
The winner will be the first elected district attorney of the new 23rd Circuit Court District, which was formed as a result of the county’s split from the 17th Circuit Court District earlier this year.
County Commission to meet during lull after wheel-tax hike split
The commission votes Monday, July 31 on a solid waste fee hike for Northaven, a move to a two-year property tax reappraisal cycle for taxation purposes and equipment to convert microfilm and microfiche archives to digital files.
Tennessee grocery-tax holiday ends Oct. 31
Holiday bakers have just a few more days to stock up on tax-free flour, sugar, butter and other supplies. Most food and ingredients used to prepare food are exempt from sales tax.
Metro
Distemper outbreak again closes Memphis Animal Services facility
For the second time in less than two months, Memphis Animal Services is shutting down its shelter after a distemper outbreak this week has led to the euthanasia of several more dogs.
Public Safety Memphis’ group violence-intervention program still work in progress
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: MSCS board may lose power; Richard Ransom notes new gig
Metro Why Mid-South tornadoes can be more dangerous than those in Tornado Alley
Business
Inked: Industrial space headed to auction, CanopyNation expands to East Memphis
A Shelby Drive industrial building will be auctioned off, an insurance agency is expanding to East Memphis and a wholesaler moved to Pleasant View Road.
Premium Business Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
Health Care Health department recognized for top-tier emergency preparedness
Sports
Longtime Memphis AAU coach leaving for Murray State
Ernie Kuyper, longtime president of Memphis grassroots basketball staple Hoop City Basketball Club, is leaving his position and verbally agreed to join Murray State basketball as its new general manager.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box Score: Memphis 83, Wichita State 80
Memphis Tigers Basketball Haggerty’s career day propels Tigers past Wichita State in AAC Tournament
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ Dainja returns to AAC game after injury
Food
Black Restaurant Week returns with 11 new restaurants
More than 10 of the restaurants participating in this year’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week haven’t been open a full year yet.
Suburbs
Bartlett mayor touts business, community growth at State of the City
“We don’t want to become a warehouse city,” Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill said at the event. “We want to become very selective ... We want high-paying jobs.”
Arts & Culture
Saddle Creek ‘pop-up gallery’ to feature art until space fills
Through April 6, art pieces are brightening the vacant spot in the shopping center where Brooks Brothers used to be until a new tenant arrives.
Opinion
Opinion: For the children, educate undocumented students
“Educating children helps society to flourish. Denying education is a recipe for stagnation, more crime and increased misery for all.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice
Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food writing and taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.
Games
Word Search: Grit Group Fitness
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