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
From Bartlett to the moon and back
At least four pairs of specialty eyeglasses for viewing eclipses traveled from Bartlett to the moon and back as part of NASA’s manned Artemis II mission to fly by the moon.
State Government TBI could get its own cold case unit
Shelby County Audit clears county clerk’s finances but still cites reporting problems
Premium Real Estate Former office space will become a creative space for charter school kids
Update Metro XAI water recycling plant on indefinite pause
Business
FedEx Freight sets goals before going public June 1
FedEx Freight leadership made their pitch to investors in New York, highlighting their push into new markets, sales team nationwide, new website and technology.
Premium Real Estate Prince Mongo sells historic Front Street building for $1.25 million
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Premium Real Estate Inked: Playspace brings sandboxes, Cooper may get cigar boxes and Arlington gets piping supplies
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Former FedEx attorney joins Adams & Reese
Sports
Coward nears season high as Grizzlies fall to Nuggets
It was a sixth-straight loss for the Memphis Grizzlies, who fell to 25-55 on the season.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Nuggets 136, Grizzlies 119
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Food
Table Talk: At Harbor House, soul food helps heal the mind, body
Despite being loved by foodies the world over, soul food also has a reputation for being salt-laden, artery-clogging, butter-soaked cuisine. But a Memphis-born chef wants to prove that’s not all soul food has to be.
Premium Food News The Second Line reopens in Laurelwood
Suburbs
From Bartlett to the moon and back
At least four pairs of specialty eyeglasses for viewing eclipses traveled from Bartlett to the moon and back as part of NASA’s manned Artemis II mission to fly by the moon.
North Mississippi DeSoto County district attorney highlights plunging crime rates, stiff penalties at chamber luncheon
Arts & Culture
Girls Inc. celebrates 80 years empowering girls and young women in Memphis
Sylvia Martinez, the president and CEO of Girls Inc., joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
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Opinion
Opinion: DA Mulroy on criminal justice data and accountability
“Delays in handling cases, jail-intake processing delays, the “solve rate” for crimes, the repeat-offender rate — these are all worthy objects of emphasis ... . But they may not fit the right (so to speak) political agenda.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
Podcasts
How Ballet Memphis finds ‘unique points of connection’ with audiences
Ballet Memphis’ executive director Adam Goldberg joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Girls Inc. celebrates 80 years empowering girls and young women in Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Redbirds in action
Today’s puzzle is of the Memphis Redbirds opening game at AutoZone Park and was taken by Brad Vest.