Baseball fans get a bonus on U of M Night
Memphis Redbirds fans cheered Saturday at AutoZone park, as their team defeated the Iowa Cubs, and they also got to meet their favorite University of Memphis football and men’s basketball athletes.
Asian Night Market’s a feast for the senses, especially scent
The popular event relocated this year to Tiger Lane, where tempting aromas greeted visitors as more than 80 vendors representing 13 countries set up tents and food trucks to sell all manner of food, drink and knickknacks.
Criminal history has always been considered in setting bail, official says
A new state law making public safety the priority in setting bail will have a far greater impact than Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy’s plan to provide criminal records, which has been done “for decades,” lead judicial commissioner John Marshall says.
Former Briarcrest stars host free football camp
About 280 kids showed up to the event hosted by former Briarcrest teammates Omari Thomas, Jabari Small, Rodney Newsom Jr. and Reggie Neely.
Mississippi’s new Episcopal bishop has Memphis ties
The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells, former rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Germantown, is a graduate of Rhodes College. She earned a law degree from the University of Memphis and practiced law for 18 years before attending Memphis Theological Seminary and becoming a priest.
LeBron James reacts to wearing same Team USA number as Penny Hardaway
LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion and 20-time All-Star, shouted out Penny Hardaway in a video posted to the NBA’s X (formerly Twitter) account Thursday.
Grizzlies to play Clippers in summer league playoffs
Led by Scotty Pippen Jr. and GG Jackson, the Grizzlies are unbeaten in four summer league games in Las Vegas and advance to Sunday’s semifinal playoff game.
CBU continues recovery as new academic year nears
Interim CBU president Brother Chris Englert and board chairwoman Emily Greer talk about the university’s effort to rebuild its finances and grow enrollment.
Recipe Exchange: The Baba Rita, Babalu’s signature margarita
With National Tequila Day coming up, Babalu shares the recipe for the restaurant’s signature pomegranate margarita.
Juvenile Court against taking over youth detention center
Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon said he’s opposed to taking over management of the youth-detention facility from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office because the court does not have the budget to do so.
Grizzlies shutting down Edey, Spencer for rest of summer league
Rookies Zach Edey and Cam Spencer will not play any additional summer league minutes but are expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Bartlett YMCA renovations start next month
When the YMCA first partnered with the city, the expectation was that $750,000 in new equipment and upgrades would be provided.
901 Wrestling to honor Memphis wrestler with Wild Card Rumble
The wrestler who went by Devin “Wild Card” Taylor in the ring died in a drowning incident two years ago, but his memory lives on in the annual Memphis event.
Sudoku: July 20
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Metro
Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag show ban
The court found that Friends of George’s was not at risk of violating the 2023 law because its performances were not “harmful to minors.”
Public Safety DA’s office announces changes to bail-setting process
Business
BlueOval SK names new executive to lead EV battery production
BlueOval SK’s new chief production officer, Jiwon Park, brings his more than 20 years of experience in the EV battery manufacturing industry to the new plant outside Stanton.
Transportation & Logistics Airport’s Concourse A coming down, board OKs $8.4M demo contract
Sports
Grizzlies trade Ziaire Williams to Nets
The Grizzlies traded Ziaire Williams to the Brooklyn Nets in a move to dump salary. Will a new deal for Luke Kennard now follow? Grizzlies Insider: Memphis has sights on summer league semifinalsRelated story:
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Food
$10 Deal: Here’s your sign to share pasta with someone at Tamboli’s
Enter Tamboli’s: an undeniably adorable restaurant with osteria-style Italian fare and a charming, albeit narrow, patio.
Suburbs
Horn Lake Alderman David Young running for mayor
Speaking to The Daily Memphian on Wednesday, July 17, Young said he is running as the “only conservative in the next election.”
Arts & Culture
What’s next for Aretha Franklin’s birthplace after it was sold on courthouse steps
Local preservationist Anasa Troutman purchased the house in a foreclosure sale.
Opinion
Conaway: Scratches don’t define life; they define experience
I had no idea my car had that many scratches. Then I remembered the mounting and unmounting of the luggage carrier for trips to the beach and trips here and there.
Podcasts
How a Bigfoot movie became a “paranormal gateway drug”
Toby Sells joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about his lifelong fascination with — and love of — the paranormal, which he writes about in his first book.