Man charged in Margolin Hebrew Academy shooting
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has charged a man in connection to a shooting at Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva of the South in East Memphis.
What did Tigers learn in first exhibition game? Here are three takeaways.
This is almost an entirely new-look Memphis squad that had four of its players physically join the group in the last eight days alone. It was a Tigers game unlike any other.
Community Foundation, City Council award nearly $450K in HBCU scholarships
More than 80 Memphis high school graduates were honored with a dinner reception at Memphis City Hall Wednesday night after being awarded scholarships from the Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund.
Silverfield’s message at Tigers fall camp: Learn to close out games
The Tigers lost four games by seven points or less last season. Coach Ryan Silverfield plans to fix that in pursuit of an AAC championship. Buckley: Tigers football camp is open. Put on the blinders, people.Related stories:
Germantown detects diesel in water near fire station
After several days of clear tests, Germantown had a low level of detection of diesel from one of its fire hydrants near City Hall.
Voters in House District 86 go to polls one more time
Voters on the western edge of Shelby County go to the polls Thursday, Aug. 3, to elect their state representative for the fourth time this year.
Table Talk: What’s the spiciest dish in Memphis?
We’re under an excessive heat warning, and the best idea might be to fight fire with fire.
Roxie’s Grocery will be sold
Some have called Roxie’s burgers the best in the city.
St. Jude seeks 4,000 volunteers for marathon weekend
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is the largest single day fundraiser for the hospital.
Juvenile court partnering with Whitehaven boarding school
The court announced Wednesday, Aug. 2, that it’s partnering with a residential boarding school “designed to train young boys to excel in academics and athletics.”
Innovate Memphis fills new role to help students get to school
Nikki Dildine and her team will work on a school-by-school basis supporting transportation safety programs.
TennCare offers new breastfeeding benefits
TennCare officials say the new lactation benefits are funded by shared savings from the state’s Medicaid waiver agreement with the federal government.
Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown join forces for student career pathways
The collaboration is a new joint effort between the three districts to engage with industries and create opportunities for students.
Federal officials hold public meeting to explain MPD review
The Zoom meeting was one of many meetings with individuals and groups the federal agencies will host in response to the U.S. DOJ’s pattern or practice investigation into the Memphis Police Department.
It’s golf, not hoops, but Memphis Tiger Caleb Mills is already pushing his team
The Memphis Tigers spent the first night of their weeklong Dominican Republic trip on a golf range. Though they hadn’t even played one of their three scheduled exhibition games yet, Caleb Mills' competitive fire was already burning. Tigers Basketball Insider: Could Memphis see David Jones in the Dominican Republic?Related story:
Tigers women’s soccer coach plans to build on last year’s historic highs
The University of Memphis women’s soccer team plays the first of three exhibition games Aug. 7. Head Coach Brooks Monaghan expanded on the team’s new norm of being national contenders, due to last year’s postseason run.
Bartlett Performing Arts Center unveils 25th season line-up
The 2023-24 schedule includes country, bluegrass and gospel artists; a comedian; full-scale live theater productions; a ballet and even some ‘70s and ‘80s throwback musical tributes.
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The AM/DM podcast: All about the new Memphis Art Museum
The grand opening is less than six months away.
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Shelby County County Commission passes budget with new property tax rate
Arts & Culture Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area
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Business
Want to own an apartment complex with a view of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?
After a long and complicated history, Central Lofts, a vacant 127-unit property on South Hollywood Street, is up for sale.
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Hill: Morant experience far from perfect, but truly unique
“It’s amazing the places that Ja Morant took Memphis. In fact, no player may be more responsible for providing such a sense of place.”
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Sports 19th ranked woman headlines players for Memphis Classic
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High School Sports John Calipari heads list of inductees into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
Food
Mix and Matcha: Ouri expands to two carts with more plans in the works
Cameron Park is a native Memphian, but her matcha journey — and her business — began in Seoul, South Korea, where she was an exchange student for four years on and off.
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A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi
The law set to take effect Wednesday is sparking alarm among immigrant advocates, who fear it could become a new tactic to target immigrants.
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Arts & Culture
Ardent’s legal fight is a broken record
Those involved in the legal drama surrounding Ardent Studios have been involved in past lawsuits that echo some of the current claims, documents show.
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Herrington: In Morant trade, a chance for player, team to finally move on
Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant needed a fresh start. Now they both have it.Related content:
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The AM/DM podcast: Who’s on the Grizz’s new menu
Three of the Memphis Grizzlies’ newest players have nicknames that refer to food, which could provide an easy opportunity for a Grizzlies meal deal at FedExForum. But what will it mean for the team’s standings?
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Games
Sudoku: June 30
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?