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
NextUp901 offers career prep and placement to Memphis youths
“I used to think that if one door closed, that was it. Now I know that if one door doesn’t work out, there’s always another one.”
Education Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says
Shelby County Special judge appointed in Sugarmon vandalism case
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: County commissioner goes to jail, and Halbert left a backlog
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Business
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
Premium Business Memphis library’s book sale returns without longtime partner
Premium Real Estate Local company buys Sycamore View Plaza
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Memphis firm earns industry honor from Urban Land Institute
Premium Real Estate Inked: Nashville medical company buys second local property
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Harris clubs first Triple-A homer in Memphis loss to Norfolk
Redbirds pitching allowed 27 runs to the Tides in the series’ first three games.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway focused on winning as Memphis athletic department rides momentum
High School Sports Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week
Memphis Grizzlies Cutting the cord: There is a new way to watch Grizzlies basketball on DAZN
Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger’s case dismissed, will not impact Memphis
Food
$15 Deal: Ciao Bella’s capellini Toscana
Roma tomatoes and roasted red peppers balance out a melange of briny artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and capers.
Premium Collierville French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
Suburbs
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
Music Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
Arts & Culture
She quit her job and shaved her head. Now, the era of indie rocker Keer is here.
Just a few years ago, Keerthana Manoj was working a nine-to-five with a pastime passion for music. Today, she’s a full-time musician with a debut EP, and it’s only the beginning.
Music Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Earlier this summer, pictures of black bears in Tennessee sparked a flurry of responses on social media.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Southwind holds off Lausanne
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Lausanne offensive lineman Roman Laster (58) and Southwind’s defensive lineman Gerrard Kaufman (12) as they battle on the gridiron and was taken by Greg Campbell.