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
The Early Word: MSCS board may lose power; Richard Ransom notes new gig
Juice shops are making moves, local designers “Stand on Grizzness” and the Tigers get tested in today’s tournament.
Metro Why Mid-South tornadoes can be more dangerous than those in Tornado Alley
Public Safety Frayser pastor shot and killed early Wednesday
State Government Tennessee lawmakers to hear MSCS takeover proposal next Tuesday
Business
Inked: Industrial space headed to auction, CanopyNation expands to East Memphis
A Shelby Drive industrial building will be auctioned off, an insurance agency is expanding to East Memphis and a wholesaler moved to Pleasant View Road.
Premium Business Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio
Transportation & Logistics Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
Health Care Health department recognized for top-tier emergency preparedness
Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ AAC Tournament quarterfinal game vs. Wichita State
The No. 1 seed Tigers are set to take on the No. 8 seed Wichita State Shockers in an AAC Tournament quarterfinal matchup on Friday at noon at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Memphis Tigers’ AAC Tournament quarterfinal opponent determinedRelated content:
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Food
Black Restaurant Week returns with 11 new restaurants
More than 10 of the restaurants participating in this year’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week haven’t been open a full year yet.
Suburbs
Bartlett mayor touts business, community growth at State of the City
“We don’t want to become a warehouse city,” Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill said at the event. “We want to become very selective ... We want high-paying jobs.”
Arts & Culture
Saddle Creek ‘pop-up gallery’ to feature art until space fills
Through April 6, art pieces are brightening the vacant spot in the shopping center where Brooks Brothers used to be until a new tenant arrives.
Opinion
Opinion: For the children, educate undocumented students
“Educating children helps society to flourish. Denying education is a recipe for stagnation, more crime and increased misery for all.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice
Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food writing and taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.
Games
Word Search: Grit Group Fitness
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