Jaren Jackson Jr. starts strong in USA Basketball exhibition
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 12 points in the first exhibition game for USA Basketball this summer.
MSCS kicks off first day of school
Teachers, students and faculty geared up for the first day of school Monday, Aug. 7, as more than 110,000 MSCS students headed back to class for the 2023-24 school year.
County political parties eye red and blue school board elections
The move to primaries in what are now nonpartisan races began in response to book and curriculum topic bannings in Florida.
County Commission delays vote on new chair
The special Monday, Aug. 7, meeting was short of a quorum that’s needed to take any action.
How one practice changed Tigers’ running back Blake Watson’s career
Blake Watson came to Old Dominion as a receiver. The Monarchs were shorthanded at running back during a spring practice, so they used Watson. He hasn’t looked back since.
Germantown facing open records legal challenge
A local attorney filed a petition for access to records related to water test results in Germantown.
Dean of UTHSC College of Medicine leaves abruptly
Dr. Scott Strome was the face of much of UTHSC’s community outreach during the pandemic, including the large public testing site it created and staffed at Tiger Lane.
US Attorney files environmental contamination suit against Memphis property owner
For decades, two parcels in the 3500 block of Southern Avenue were leased to successive dry-cleaning businesses, which allegedly disposed of chemicals on the property — less than a mile from a well that pumps drinking water to Shelby County.
Memphis Airbnb hosts have mixed opinions on new ordinance
“I think the three sleeping rooms is ridiculous,” said Morgan Pettigrew, owner of Pettigrew Adventures. “The county thinks putting a three-sleeping room limit on the house is going to somehow stop the party.”Related story:
New Eats: Meat lovers and plant-based eaters get equal time at Arnold’s
Thanks to Arnold’s, even a herbivore and a carnivore can fall in love, together, with their meals.
Here are the pro golfers competing in the FedEx Cup Playoffs
The field of 70 PGA Tour golfers is set for the first event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs that begins Thursday, Aug.10, at TPC Southwind. PGA Tour drops 2024 schedule; FedEx St. Jude Championship makes cutRelated story:
Former Fairley High basketball coach Sylvester Ford Sr. dies
In 1993, Ford guided Fairley to the Class AAA state championship with one of the most dominating teams ever seen in Shelby County.
Southaven’s Top of the ‘Sipp breaks ground on retail, office development
“We’re trying to take advantage of all the amenities that are already popping up around there,” said Scott Gill, a partner in the development.
Southwest Memphians sue facility emitting cancer-causing chemical
Anita Albury was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. Now, she’s one of seven people suing a southwest Memphis business.
City’s sole compost collection company exits Memphis but another is on way
As the city’s only compost collection services company leaves the market, its forerunner — the Compost Fairy — prepares to return.
Memphis’ oldest dry cleaner installs automated kiosks
Drake Cleaners soft-launched a new self-serve kiosk system with a touch screen and deposit box that allows customers to drop off their garments in under two minutes.
Memphis heads to Durham as Luken Baker closes in on Redbirds record
The slugger homered five times in a 4-2 International League series loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Sheriff’s office investigating death in women’s jail
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said it does not suspect foul play but said the official cause of death has yet to be determined by the medical examiner.
As deputy DA steps down, he recalls famous cases, acts of courage
Ray Lepone, who’s leaving the DA’s office to work for Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, says for decades the strength demonstrated by crime victims and their families has inspired him to fight for justice.
Paul Hagerman looks forward to fighting battles as deputy DA
Currently serving as Crime Strategies Unit chief prosecutor in the Shelby County District Attorney’s office, he will take over the No. 2 spot when Deputy District Attorney Ray Lepone steps down on Aug. 31.
Metro
Thanks to her role in ‘Mufasa,’ Pilar is a star
Hollywood sound designer Watson Wu spent a week in Memphis in 2022 recording sounds at the zoo for “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: School’s out for winter; Liberty Bowl game kicks off
Business
What’s on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight
Analysts say FedEx Freight, worth $30 billion, should be traded against its peers, not locked up inside.
Premium Health Care Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
Sports
Tigers LB Chandler Martin to enter NFL Draft
Memphis linebacker Chandler Martin is forgoing his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL Draft, he announced Sunday on X.
Update Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers transfer portal tracker
Food
$10 Deal: Ali Baba’s smoky-sweet flavors are straight from the fire
Joshua Carlucci says a Mediterranean wood flame grill is at the heart of Ali Baba’s traditional — but unforgettable — menu.
Suburbs
Collierville grad will be front and center in UT’s College Football Playoff
University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.
Arts & Culture
UT’s three Black drum majors all have ties to Memphis
There have only been three Black drum majors in the more than 150 years since the University of Tennessee marching band was founded.
Opinion
Echols: It’s all about time
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
Games
Crossword: GloRilla
Memphis rapper GloRilla’s visit to an Orange Mound high school inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.