Tigers quarterback Seth Henigan says 2024 is a ‘make-it-or-break it season’
Following the first official practice of preseason camp, senior Seth Henigan didn’t hold back on how important he knows this season is for him and the team.
Just City sues over new bail law
Local criminal justice reform nonprofit Just City has filed a federal lawsuit over a recently passed state law that changed Shelby County’s bail-setting procedures.
Local, state leaders propose real-time GPS monitoring for repeat offenders
State Rep. G.A. Hardaway, D-Memphis, said the GPS monitoring program could provide another option to jail or bail with no real-time supervision.
Aug. 1 Election Day sets stage for November
Thursday, Aug. 1, is an Election Day that Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris called “a practice run for November.”
New EDGE president nominated
Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris have nominated an Economic Development Growth Engine president after more than two years without one.
Herrington: Notes on the Grizzlies’ Ziaire Williams trade, Luke Kennard signing
A deeper look into the trade of Ziaire Williams and the signing of Luke Kennard and how they are connected.Related story:
Germantown proposes city flag
Andy Pouncey, Germantown city historian, and former Mayor Sharon Goldsworthy worked with city staff to create two designs, which they shared with the mayor and aldermen.
Pittsburgh-based pharma company to open Collierville location
The company sells drugs for rare diseases, representatives said in previous meetings. Usually, less than 1,000 patients are using their drugs.
Alabama media personality joins MSCS as communications head
The professional comedian, performing under the FunnyMaine moniker, gained popularity for his comedic re-enactments of University of Alabama football fans.
Grizzlies re-sign Luke Kennard
The Memphis Grizzlies and shooting guard Luke Kennard have agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract.
The greatest Memphis athletes of the century: Nos. 6-10
The Daily Memphian has selected the greatest 25 Memphis athletes of the century. Nos. 6-10 include a two-time Silver Slugger, an NBA Hall-of-Famer, a running back who had a hard time breaking 100 yards in college, an Olympic gold medalist and a Memphian who pitched a perfect game.
Martin: Memphis finishes the story, and other predictions about Tigers football
Fall camp for the most anticipated University of Memphis football season got underway Wednesday. Here are five predictions about the season ahead.
Brooks gets first pick of Belz family Chinese art collection
From the Belz family to the Brooks, museum curators have selected 95 pieces and expect to take several more from the iconic art collection.
Table Talk: Become a Restaurant Insider
We’re launching a new series of culinary adventures for our readers, and the inaugural event is at a really sweet spot.
Inked: Lipscomb & Pitts sign comes off iconic building
Plus, the Memphis Chamber expands, a former Beale Street club is on the market, and a popular East Memphis restaurant is making a move.
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.
Two suburbs have judicial races on Thursday ballot
On the Aug. 1 ballot, the Bartlett race is unopposed, while two Germantown residents face off for a unexpired term.
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
Mayor, aldermen, school board seats on ballot for Arlington elections
Arlington voters have a choice in only two of the six races on Thursday’s ballot. The other four are uncontested.
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.
Santi Aldama leads Spain to victory over Greece in Olympic action
The Memphis Grizzlies forward had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
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Metro
Political Roundup: What to look for election night, Chairman Whaley and November referendums
The vote totals in Thursday’s race for General Sessions Court clerk could be a larger political indicator than who is the next clerk. Also reaction from Cohen, Kustoff and Blackburn to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to D.C.
Metro Gina Sugarmon leaves legacy of education, hospitality in Memphis
Business
Amid nationwide decline, Memphis stays an HIV hotspot
Shelby County ranks second nationally with new HIV infections, behind Miami. Tennessee Department of Health estimates show HIV rates in Shelby County have increased 36% overall since 2018, while new cases among people ages 15-19 have risen 40%.
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Sports
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:
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Food
City Silo to open new East Memphis location
Owners Rebekah and Scott Tashie said their original location at 5101 Sanderlin Ave. will always be special to them as it was their first project together, but they needed a larger space.
Suburbs
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.
Arts & Culture
Freedom Summer activists share their stories
The National Civil Rights Museum hosts prominent civil rights leaders for a daylong symposium in honor of the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Opinion
Guest Column: Your vote, your voice
“We each can complain to our elected officials and advocate in the coming years, but wouldn’t it be better if we all started with an informed choice and voted in our community’s elections?”
Podcasts
The impact of photography at the Brooks
C. Rose Smith joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.” They talked about the power of photography going back to the 1800s, the intersection of photography and music and more.
Neighborhoods
Why is someone taping cash in random spots across Memphis?
Inspired by a similar account in Atlanta, Conner McLeod created an Instagram account dedicated to leaving $50 in different places around the city. He has gained more than 3,500 followers in less than a week.