Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson shines in summer league loss to Jazz
Grizzlies second-round draft pick GG Jackson scored 23 points and showed off his skill set in a summer league loss to the Utah Jazz. Related story:
DA to seek death penalty for Cleotha Henderson
Henderson is accused of the September 2022 kidnapping and killing of school teacher Eliza Fletcher.
FedEx urges customer action as UPS strike appears likely
The move from FedEx follows a breakdown in negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters union; more than 300,000 UPS workers could go on strike at the end of July.
Memphis 901 FC looks to rebound against San Antonio FC
Memphis’ USL Championship club is back home at AutoZone Park after seeing its 12-match unbeaten streak come to a close.
Kroger breaks ground on new $22 million store in Arlington
After a long wait, the new Kroger in Arlington broke ground at 5270 Airline Road on Thursday, July 6, with a year’s worth of construction before opening.
UTHSC campus cleared after suspicious package found
Officials say a package that appeared to be a pipe bomb was found in the General Education Building at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center on Thursday, July 6.
Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds starts as Tennessee’s new education commissioner
“Tennessee is one of those states that has always prioritized education as number one so that’s why I’m so excited to be here,” said new Department of Education Commissioner Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds.
U of M executive leaving position for UTHSC
U of M executive vice president CFO-COO Raaj Kurapati will assume the position of executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer for UTHSC, a position formerly held by Kennard Brown.
Grizzlies Insider: Jake and Junior headline summer league start
Jake LaRavia is off to a promising start through two summer league games for the Memphis Grizzlies while Kenneth Lofton Jr. had an impressive opening game.
The post-Roe world creates fear, stress in local OB-GYN offices
At Regional One Health, referrals from other hospitals for cases where the mother’s life is in danger are up 10%-20% because doctors in outlying areas are afraid of the risk.
The To-Do List: Break-Up Show returns, Christmas comes early
This week, Cyrena Wages is at the Grove, Anthony Q is at The Green Room and you can make wishes at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
$10 Deal: Fuel up at Tacos De Soto
The Marathon Short Stop convenience store on Goodman Road in Southaven is kind of like Narnia, in a weird-but-good-gas-station-y way.
Table Talk: Tsunami celebrates 25, Rendezvous returns with a ‘90s vibe
Plus, The Lobbyist in Downtown Memphis opens its new patio, and a micro-grocery store opens in Raleigh.
Local management and finance sector could grow by as much as 5% by 2027
The Greater Memphis Chamber found that the management of companies and enterprises sector saw employment growth of 24% in the last five years.
Nonprofit ministry expanding to Shelby County offers ‘relief valve’ to DCS
Rapidly growing Isaiah 117 House is one of more than two dozen faith-based organizations helping the Department of Children’s Services by providing space for children awaiting placement so they don’t have to sleep on office floors.
Metro
The Early Word: Retro wine bar closes, while a new bar gets ‘gas station fancy’
A family opens up about a Task Force shooting, Blackburn wants the electric chair back and cops nab a truckload of kratom.
Premium Public Safety He was killed by the Memphis Safe Task Force after a suicide call. Four months later, family and friends are still wrestling with his death.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Public Safety Members of Unknown Vice Lords gang sentenced for attempted murder
Metro Blackburn calls for return to electric chair after botched execution of Christa Pike
Business
Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
The Collierville Planning Commission endorsed permits and rules Thursday for Thompson Machinery to relocate its headquarters to the town.
Financial Services Huntington National Bank investing $300K in Memphis for affordable housing, career training
Premium Real Estate Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
Premium Transportation & Logistics Abortion pill debate reaches FedEx annual meeting
Transportation & Logistics Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County
Sports
Memphis at Charlotte: What to know before Tigers’ first conference game
The Tigers are coming off a bye week, and will play their first conference game of the season at Charlotte.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball A closer look at the Tigers’ 2026-27 schedule
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies, local TV station reveal plans to broadcast multiple games for free
High School Sports Recent prep football division shifts — including MUS and CBHS — present challenges
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Breaking down what Memphis has shown in its first four games
Food
Food Files: Midtown’s No Comment to close
A permit also suggests Flying Biscuit Cafe could open in the former Belly Acres spot in the Regalia Shopping Center.
Food News Gussied Up, Hard Times’ attached bar, to open this month
Suburbs
Bailey: Brunswick Rail Yard brings new life to a 1940s building
A new restaurant in the heart of Brunswick could provide not only a good place to eat, but a comfortable community gathering spot between Lakeland and Bartlett.
Premium Business Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Creator behind ‘A Different World’ sequel to give talk in Memphis
Felicia Pride’s talk is a little more than a week after her “A Different World” sequel series debuted on Netflix. It’s currently the platform’s most-watched TV show.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Opinion
Opinion: 1 year ago, they told Memphis to be afraid
A year after warnings of occupation, authoritarianism and terror, Memphis is safer — and the hyperbolic rhetoric deserves a reckoning.
Guest Columnists Opinion: David Weatherspoon on suspending the gas tax and supporting public safety for District 31
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A new neighborhood festival plus the fair
This weekend brings us a haunted carwash, the Mid-South Fair and a new street fair in the Evergreen Historic District.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Training camp begins
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 2
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?