Lucas Glover’s victory at FedEx St. Jude Championship shows power of self-belief
“When you work hard, you never know when it can turn around,” Glover said Sunday after his win at TPC Southwind.
Lucas Glover wins FESJC in playoff
For the second consecutive year, the FedEx St. Jude Championship went to a playoff on Sunday, Aug. 13, to decide the winner of the first event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.Related story:
Art and community blend at Memphis Botanic Garden exhibit
Memphis Botanic Garden heats up with the “Summer Sizzle ‘23” exhibit, where the works of more than 50 Memphis-area artists are on display.
East Memphis Edwin Watts Golf comes to Rory McIlroy’s rescue
Rory McIlroy’s caddie, Harry Diamond, walked into Edwin Watts Golf right before closing.
Grizzlies’ Aldama, Jackson duel in USA Basketball win over Spain
Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. had solid performances for their respective countries on Sunday.
Eight injured in shooting near Beale early Sunday morning
MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said there will continue to be a “heightened law enforcement presence” Downtown.
Eleven-year-old girl rescued from storm drain in Bartlett
Bartlett Police reported the child was found unharmed at around 11 a.m. in the exact area where she went missing.
One-year marriage of Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools ended in a happy divorce — for one side
It was the largest and shortest public school district merger in United States history. A decade later, leaders on both sides recall the road that led to an unhappy “shotgun wedding.”
Political Roundup: People’s Convention fiery finale, Kelsey’s end
Mayoral contender Paul Young took the convention’s endorsement Saturday, Aug. 12, but rival Van Turner delivered a fiery speech and both called for changing the city’s political status quo. City council endorsements are also listed.
Bartlett hospital’s clothing closet discharges patients with dignity
The clothes closet at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has existed unofficially for a couple of years, with emergency department staff bringing in clothing donations for the trauma patients they serve each day.
New Eats: Wild Cultures Sourdough Bakery isn’t just about the bread
Health soapbox aside, fermented food is delicious. Natural fermentation unlocks surprising flavors that are otherwise unachievable from cooking alone.
The lights are on, but are Floyd Bonner and Van Turner home?
The two mayoral candidates purchased homes within Memphis in the months before a ruling cleared the way for them to run for mayor despite a five-year residency requirement.
Bog & Barley to begin serving Sunday brunch
East Memphis’ Bog & Barley is adding another ‘b’ to its offerings: brunch.
TBI identifies man who died after being detained by police
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released the name of a 19-year-old man who died after being detained by Memphis police in Midtown Friday.
Leaders of Color grads step out, eager to take their place in community
The nonprofit organization’s six-month leadership program guides members of the Black and Latinx communities to run for public office or to campaign for others seeking elected positions.
DeSoto County DA-elect credits hard stance on Memphis crime in landslide victory
Come Jan. 1, DeSoto County will have its third district attorney in less than two years following the election of Matthew Barton to the position in the 23rd Circuit Court District.
Echols: ‘Memphis, we must not overlook each other’
“Our people are gold. They’re not the type you just walk out on. ... The everyday folks that make up Memphis are awesome.”
Charcuterie boards and more offered at Graz’n Tables in Collierville
The products being sold are charcuterie boards, “lunchables,” doughnuts and a variety of other sweet and savory items.
Still smell diesel in your water? You’re not the only one
Even after the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation said Germantown’s water was safe to drink, Protect Our Aquifer’s science director Scott Schoefernacker and his family have opted not to.
Movers & Shakers
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, National Auction Association, Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS announce new additions.
Metro
The Early Word: MSCS board may lose power; Richard Ransom notes new gig
Juice shops are making moves, local designers “Stand on Grizzness” and the Tigers get tested in today’s tournament.
Metro Why Mid-South tornadoes can be more dangerous than those in Tornado Alley
Public Safety Frayser pastor shot and killed early Wednesday
State Government Tennessee lawmakers to hear MSCS takeover proposal next Tuesday
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
Tigers Basketball Insider: Join our interactive NCAA chat
The Daily Memphian will host a live virtual subscriber Q&A session heading into the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Memphis’ PJ Haggerty named second-team All-American by The Sporting NewsRelated content:
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Food
Beloved Cooper-Young coffee shop to reopen Saturday
“A haven for the arts” returns as Java Cabana reopens, and the new owners plan to bring back open mic nights and keep the aesthetic the same.
Suburbs
Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Landers Center is a honeymoon destination
It may not be Santorini, Greece or an all-inclusive resort, but the Landers Center was the perfect honeymoon destination for these Japanese newlyweds.
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
Can you solve this week’s word search?