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.
Metro
Bartlett schools superintendent contract extended through 2028-29
David Stephens’ contract was extended recently, continuing his service at Bartlett City Schools for four more years. Stephens is the district’s only superintendent since its inception in 2014.
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: School’s out for winter; Liberty Bowl game kicks off
Business
‘It’s bonkers’ — how Ozempic, Wegovy changes lives of those who struggle to lose weight
Unless the government intervenes to lower the price or forces insurers to cover the drugs, they will remain out of range for many people.
Transportation & Logistics What’s on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight
Sports
Memphis Tigers transfer portal tracker
Here is a list of players who have joined the Tigers through the NCAA transfer portal since the end of the regular season and a list of Memphis players who have entered the portal.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers LB Chandler Martin to enter NFL Draft
Food
Recipe Exchange: Ice Cream Brownie Sundae Pie
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops own Kameisha Wilson says ice cream is not just for the summer. Here is a ice cream pie she makes every year for the holidays.
Suburbs
Bartlett schools superintendent contract extended through 2028-29
David Stephens’ contract was extended recently, continuing his service at Bartlett City Schools for four more years. Stephens is the district’s only superintendent since its inception in 2014.
Arts & Culture
Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024
This year’s list give us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.
Opinion
Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024
This year’s list give us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Ice cream can make the holidays sweeter
It may be winter, but Kameisha Wilson of Kaye’s Pints & Scoops says that shouldn’t mean ice cream is off the table.
Games
Jigsaw: At The Peabody, it takes a gingerbread village
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image of The Peabody Hotel’s holiday gingerbread display.