All-girls Grizzlies prep school approved
“We’ve seen good work from the single-gender schools, even though there’s not that many of them,” said Emily Lilley of the Tennessee Charter School Center.
Transfer Quinzia Fulmore ‘loves her role’ with the Tigers
Senior transfer Quinzia Fulmore is helping fill a void Alex Simmons wanted to address heading into this season.
New-look Tigers enthused ahead of women’s soccer season
Coach Brooks Monaghan’s lost some key players from last season’s NCAA Tournament team, but the University of Memphis has plenty of good talent still on hand
Environmental groups urge TVA not to serve xAI
The request comes amid the backdrop of some grassroots opposition to the project in Memphis and growing awareness nationwide of the demands supercomputers and other data centers have placed on electric grids and water supplies.
Senate passes bill to protect kids online
“The message we are sending to big tech is that kids are not your product,” Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee said at a news conference as the Senate passed the bill. “Kids are not your profit source.” She wrote the bill with Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Germantown Olympian Seth Rider washes his hands after all
Germantown Olympic triathlete Seth Rider has made The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, The Athletic and other publications for his hygiene — or lack of it.
The greatest Memphis athletes of the century: Nos. 11-15
The Daily Memphian has selected the greatest 25 Memphis athletes of the century. Nos. 11-15 include the “King of Memphis,” the leading scorer on the most dominant Tiger basketball team of all time, two prep stars and the Grizzlies player who authored the most courageous performance in franchise history.
Germantown working to move generator after water crisis
One year after Germantown’s water disaster, city officials are finally resolving problems they identified as the cause of diesel seeping into the system.
Official autopsy confirms anemia, dehydration caused inmate’s death
The manner of death was ruled “undetermined” as examiners could not determine whether factors contributing to his death were imposed by others.
Voters could decide if Germantown gets full-time mayor
Germantown Alderman Jon McCreery has championed the idea of changing from a part-time city leader. If fellow board members agree, the issue could be on the ballot as soon as 2026.
A day on the links: Taking the first shots at the redone Audubon
Even nongolfers can appreciate all that went into renovating the City of Memphis’ Links at Audubon. And players can learn some details about the revamped par-71 course. Related content:
Prep football 2024: FACS looks to build on breakthrough 2023
First Assembly Christian School’s Mr. Football runner-up has graduated, but the Crusaders still have plenty of playmakers on each side of the ball.
Santi Aldama leads Spain to victory over Greece in Olympic action
The Memphis Grizzlies forward had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Here’s how xAI is training its chatbot in Memphis
The Memphis supercomputer is a “massive training center” for xAI’s chatbot Grok, a competitor of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Elon Musk said in a recent interview.
City’s D.C. reps react to proposed Supreme Court changes
The proposals Monday by U.S. President Joe Biden would require Congressional approval. That seems unlikely given the reaction of the city’s representatives in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
What’s in the contract between DeSoto County Schools, juvenile facility
The contract primarily concerns requirements the DeSoto County Juvenile Correctional Facility must meet to receive federal funding.
Tigers baseball coach on the hunt for players ‘fiending to win’
The Tigers lost five seniors in the infield, and two outfielders hit the NCAA transfer portal. NIL money has an impact as coach Matt Riser works to build a competitive roster.
Sudoku: July 30
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Metro
Gina Sugarmon leaves legacy of education, hospitality in Memphis
Friends and family members remember Gina Sugarmon, who died Saturday after a long battle with cancer. The widow of noted judge and Civil Rights activist Russell Sugarmon was known as a passionate advocate for early childhood education and, as a German immigrant, a hospitable tour guide of her adopted hometown.
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Business
Stigma, limited sex ed contribute to teen HIV uptick in Shelby County
Chris Sinnock, a social worker at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, cites bias against condoms and dating apps as two of the elements contributing to the spread of HIV.
Food News City Silo to open new East Memphis location this fall
Sports
Germantown triathlete forced to wait on Olympic dream
Seth Rider of Germantown will have to wait one more day to compete in the Olympics. The men’s triathlon has been postponed over concerns about water quality in Paris' Seine River, where the swimming portion of the race was supposed to take place.
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Food
Wine & Dine: 8 August food and drink events
Enjoy wine, whiskey, watermelon and Elvis-themed drinks at special events this August.
Premium Downtown Fashion-forward food truck puts hip-hop spin on smashburgers
Suburbs
What to Order: Mushrooms & Toast, Halibut and more at Blue Honey
Tucked away in a Germantown shopping center, Blue Honey Bistro is a hidden little gem.
Arts & Culture
Five must-see August concerts
A country star comes to Snowden Grove, a rock star hits Live at the Garden, a rap star celebrates 25 years of the song that brings women running to the dance floor, and an annual gathering celebrates blues.
Opinion
Greenstein: In my faith tradition, sex and love are not taboo
“The purpose of Judaism, and all sacred faith traditions, is not to teach people to repress their appetites as evil but to train people to control their appetites because they are God-given.”
Podcasts
Restaurant closings due to ‘domino effect’
Now-closed Edge Alley owner Tim Barker and food writer Jennifer Chandler dish on complicated issues facing the restaurant industry.
Games
Jigsaw: Smash that burger
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image from The Smash & Grab Burger Lab taken by photography intern Benjamin Naylor for The Daily Memphian.