Redbirds’ Kramer Robertson feels influence of his famous mom
His mother, Kim Mulkey, knows a thing or two about sports. She just won her fourth national championship as a women’s college basketball head coach, this time at LSU.
From a small town to the NBA, GG Jackson II is just grateful to be here
When the Memphis Grizzlies concluded summer league practice Sunday, all the players wandered to the sideline of the practice court to take off their shoes. But not Jackson. He couldn’t resist shooting the basketball.
Therapy dog nuzzles his way into Baptist grief support
With an assist from Buddy the Bernedoodle, visitors to the Baptist Centers for Good Grief find a warm and comforting friend to help them cope with loss.
Le Bonheur program aims to educate patients — and teachers
All Kids Academy is an internship program that trains U of M child development and family studies majors to educate Le Bonheur patients 5 years old and younger who are experiencing prolonged hospitalization.
Outgoing Memphis city attorney reflects on 7+ years at City Hall
Jennifer Sink is leaving her position as city attorney and said she’s looking forward to new challenges at Memphis Light, Gas and Water.
Sheriff’s Office identifies child’s remains
The Shelby County Medical Examiner has positively identified the body recovered Friday afternoon as Israel Powell, a 3-year-old who was reported missing Friday morning.
Longtime ad agency enters new era
The agency was established in 1952, and in 1991 acquired John Malmo Advertising. Ten years later, the Archer family sold Archer Malmo to its executives, and last year they sold it to the employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
In summer league win, Kenneth Lofton Jr. keeps polishing his game
The second-year big is one of the main attractions on the summer league roster. With 23 points, he led the way for the Grizzlies to secure a win over the Bulls.
Desmond Bane signs extension to be highest-paid player in Grizz history
Calling it an “easy decision,” Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane was so excited to make his contract extension official that he accidentally signed on the wrong line.
Echols: Top 10 faves at the beach
“Families who come here annually may well have their rhythms and traditions, but in the case that mine and yours don’t cross over and you’d like to try something new, here are a few suggestions straight from my very own family.”
Eggs Up Grill offers a ‘second-chance’ — and a fresh breakfast
The Germantown restaurant prides itself on serving fresh food, but it’s also a place for clean starts. The owners say they want to offer employees “an opportunity in life.”
Festival offers a summery cocktail adventure
Raise a glass — and have a taste. The Summer Cocktail Festival will bring 30 available cocktail samples to try at Shelby Farms on Friday, July 14.
Opinion: Reducing crime must include collaboration among community leaders
“The process of building Community Action Units within a neighborhood involved community leaders in business, education, faith and other pertinent groups. It gave police officers a face, a name and a role as leading advocates in building a strong community.”
Movers & Shakers
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Tennessee Innocence Project, Baptist Health Sciences University, Financial Federal Bank and Community Foundation of Greater Memphis announce additions.
Metro
Four children shot in Hickory Hill
Four children were shot in a shooting late Sunday night in the Hickory Hill area of Memphis.
City of Memphis City Council talks MATA and Regional One Health rebuild
Business Meet The Daily Memphian’s fall 2025 interns
Education Memphis schools are increasing dyslexia support to boost state reading test scores. Will it work?
Business
Meet The Daily Memphian’s fall 2025 interns
Two interns are from Memphis while the other is from Nashville.
Premium Real Estate Is third time the charm for the 33 acres of ‘opportunity’ in Germantown?
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
Sports
How to restore balance to college football? Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown has an idea.
“The biggest thing I’ve learned since I’ve gotten out is that right now, there’s about 10 or 12 (teams) that have a chance to win,” the 2005 national championship winner told the Memphis Touchdown Club. “And those are the ones that are putting big money into it. Everybody else? They’re trying to survive.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis hasn’t narrowed down a go-to receiver. For coach Ryan Silverfield, that’s not a problem.
Business Meet The Daily Memphian’s fall 2025 interns
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis, Arkansas set for morning kickoff
Food
Shelby Farms gets permanent food truck park
The new food truck park is expected to bring new energy to the northern edge of Shelby Farms Park.
Suburbs
Is third time the charm for the 33 acres of ‘opportunity’ in Germantown?
Time after time, proposals have stalled for the Arthur property land along Poplar Avenue. Now, a new plan is on the table, and “it’s an opportunity to give Germantown the town square it’s been looking for.”
Arts & Culture
New Memphis ‘Soul Crawl’ tour kicks off with soul food, music
There’s a new way to sample the food and music of Soulsville in Memphis.
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
The AM/DM podcast: Festivals, 4-milers and hummingbirds
In this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss the week ahead, and the week ahead signals the beginning of fall festival season.