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
NextUp901 offers career prep and placement to Memphis youths
“I used to think that if one door closed, that was it. Now I know that if one door doesn’t work out, there’s always another one.”
Education Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says
Shelby County Special judge appointed in Sugarmon vandalism case
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: County commissioner goes to jail, and Halbert left a backlog
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Business
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
Premium Business Memphis library’s book sale returns without longtime partner
Premium Real Estate Local company buys Sycamore View Plaza
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Memphis firm earns industry honor from Urban Land Institute
Premium Real Estate Inked: Nashville medical company buys second local property
Sports
Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week
The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington.
Memphis Grizzlies Cutting the cord: There is a new way to watch Grizzlies basketball on DAZN
Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger’s case dismissed, will not impact Memphis
Premium High School Sports Houston girls soccer coach is the ‘bad guy,’ but the team is really good
Premium Sports Alcorn-UAPB to meet for second consecutive Southern Heritage Classic
Food
$15 Deal: Ciao Bella’s capellini Toscana
Roma tomatoes and roasted red peppers balance out a melange of briny artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and capers.
Premium Collierville French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
Suburbs
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
Music Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
Arts & Culture
She quit her job and shaved her head. Now, the era of indie rocker Keer is here.
Just a few years ago, Keerthana Manoj was working a nine-to-five with a pastime passion for music. Today, she’s a full-time musician with a debut EP, and it’s only the beginning.
Music Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Earlier this summer, pictures of black bears in Tennessee sparked a flurry of responses on social media.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Southwind holds off Lausanne
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Lausanne offensive lineman Roman Laster (58) and Southwind’s defensive lineman Gerrard Kaufman (12) as they battle on the gridiron and was taken by Greg Campbell.