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: Ford-Harris drama heats up; Head Start funds get late start
Man dies after police shooting, the Grizzlies’ trade market is wide open now and local Gen Z hipsters can soon stock up on blue-collar workwear.
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Business
Sign of the future: PURE, xAI teamup shows teens ‘what welding can do’
A decrepit cemetery sign sparked a partnership between a Memphis school and Elon Musk-founded xAI.
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Sports
Herrington: After Bane deal, trade market is wide open for Grizzlies
The Demond Bane trade instantly reframes the Grizzlies’ summer from one with limited means to add players to one with theoretically unlimited means. Who are some of the players the team may go after? Potential Grizzlies targets with first-round draft pick, if they don’t trade itRelated content:
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Food
Food Files: Midtown Chick-fil-A closes for renovations
Plus: Three Guys Pizza Pies is under new ownership, and Bloom Bakery and Cafe brings new tastes to Downtown.
Suburbs
Shifting tides in Horn Lake: Democrats claim majority
Democrats grabbing a majority of seats on the Horn Lake Board of Mayor and Aldermen was not a huge surprise to some, but whether or not it is a trend remains to be seen.
Arts & Culture
Speed and freedom: That’s why roller skating will never die
The owners of Cordova Skating Center recently spent more than $100,000 on upgrading the rink. Why spend that kind of money? Because roller skating will never die.
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane trade invites opportunity and risk
A look at what the Grizzlies got, why they did the trade, where it leaves the team going into the summer and what could be next.Related story:
Podcasts
Harris and Sugarmon find common ground in county budget season
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon talked about the ongoing county budget season, a proposed wheel tax hike and a new jail on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: For fans of line dancing
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from a line dancing pop-up at 901 Fit Life.