World-class pole vaulters soar over Beale Street
The seventh John “Buck” Ewing pole vault competition is part of the Ed Murphey Classic held at Rhodes College and on Beale Street. This was the first year for the Murphey Mile.
MSCS supply giveaway preps students for new school year
“We’re not responsible just to educate children but to help the total child. Part of that is making sure they have uniforms and school supplies,” Memphis-Shelby County Schools official Althea Greene said. “It’s part of making sure they’re ready on day one.”
Jaykwon Walton, freshmen step up in exhibition game
The Tigers were pushed to their limit by the Dominican Republic Select Team before escaping with an overtime victory.
Tom Lee Park redesign sprints toward Sept. 2 opening
Memphis River Parks Partnership president and CEO Carol Coletta talks on “Behind The Headlines” about the road to the September opening of the redesigned Tom Lee Park.
Hardaway says Malcolm Dandridge’s return is not ‘out of the question’
Dandridge entered the transfer portal in May but has yet to make a decision on his future.
Buckley: The dam has burst. Where does that leave Memphis?
Friday really was a tough day for the Tigers on the conference realignment front as the Big 12 added three more schools and the Big Ten two.
Memphis assistant softball coach still plays professionally
DJ Sanders plays in the Athletes Unlimited league, which also donates to a charitable cause that each player gets to choose.
Thousands of bikers roll into Memphis
An estimated 30,000 motorcyclists are gathering at Tiger Lane for the 46th National Bikers Roundup at Liberty Park. The event was organized by several Black motorcycle clubs. Two fatal crashes occur at same intersection outside biker conventionRelated story:
Recipe Exchange: Sa Te, the Vietnamese lemongrass sauce you’ve been craving
A few weeks ago, a $10 Deal highlighted a popular Vietnamese sauce. With this recipe, you can make that sauce at home.
Bailey: Germantown residents aren’t swallowing excuses about water
One thing was clear from those attending the Thursday night Town Hall session — the citizens don’t trust the city’s answers or addressing such a crisis in the future.
Former Southern Social chef joins Bishop, debuts new menu
Downtown’s Bishop is expanding brunch and launching a new menu that puts a new Southern spin on classic French dishes.
Gallery: Ed Murphey Classic brings world class athletes to Rhodes College
Photographer Greg Campbell was on site for the 7th annual Ed Murphey Classic at Rhodes College on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. The Classic, named for University of Tennessee track standout Ed Murphey, continues Saturday at 3 p.m. on Beale Street with the Murphey Mile and pole vault competition.
Germantown school year kickoff party puts the district ‘in focus’
Germantown Municipal School District employees welcomed the new academic year at Houston High Friday, Aug. 4, with prizes, pompoms and hits from The Beatles.
Receiver Joseph Scates says Tigers have ‘something special’ coming
It’s hard to gauge the level of production expected from this year’s Memphis football receivers, but senior Joseph Scates believes the Tigers are headed toward something worth talking about.
UTHSC College of Nursing adds partner schools to address workforce shortage
To address the nationwide nursing shortage and increase diversity in the nursing profession, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing has doubled its number of partner schools in the region.
From ‘The Bear’ to Great British Baking: our favorite food shows, movies
If you seek movie and show recommendations about food, cooking or chefs — this episode is for you.
Metro
NAACP, others plan to sue xAI over Clean Air Act
They plan to sue Elon Musk’s xAI for alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act, stemming from the company’s use of natural gas turbines to partially power its Southwest Memphis supercomputer.
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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.