Herrington: Grizzlies bet on potential stardom
How good will the rookie be? That’s always a key question. But this time another looms: How soon?Related content:
Martin: OKC does it again, and other favorite picks
With the first round of the NBA Draft in the books, here are some of my favorite picks from Wednesday.
Zach Kleiman talks Desmond Bane, Cedric Coward and free agency
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman spoke for the first time on NBA Draft night since trading away Desmond Bane and selecting Cedric Coward with the 11th pick.Related content:
Grizzlies trade up in NBA Draft, select Cedric Coward
The Grizzlies traded for the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday and selected Cedric Coward out of Washington State.
Recused judge in Nichols case in ‘completely uncharted’ territory
The federal judge formerly presiding over the Tyré Nichols case could be deposed over his recusal from the case earlier this month.
Redbirds recap: Memphis edges Durham with late score
With the game tied in the top of the eighth inning, designated hitter Luken Baker smacked his fourth double of the series to give Memphis a late one-run lead.
Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades in the Memphis area
Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between.
Breakfast, barbecue and a coffee bar: Three businesses bag $56K in loans
Three Memphis-area small businesses received thousands of dollars in loans to renovate and expand their companies. Plus, CEVA Logistics and Medtronic Logistics agree on a tax adjustment plan.
A hero’s welcome: Southaven celebrates William Brooks’ new home
A retired U.S. Army sergeant who served in Iraq got a special home on Wednesday with the help of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Tennessee won’t know how many new vouchers go to existing private school students
As Tennessee lawmakers debated a new universal voucher program earlier this year, one financial analysis projected that 65% of vouchers would go to students already enrolled in private schools.
Table Talk: From bar stools to booths to beds, all the places we eat
Some of us eat in formal dining rooms while others dine off folding trays.
Primark announces July opening for Memphis store
The Memphis store in Wolfchase Galleria is the first for the Irish multinational fashion retailer. Primark says it plans to launch an exclusive NBA collection spotlighting the Memphis Grizzlies this fall.
Popular yoga retailer opening first Memphis area store
The brand offers athletic clothing for men and women.
City tests air quality near xAI sites
The city conducted the testing following community concern about Elon Musk-founded xAI’s use of natural gas turbines at its supercomputer in Southwest Memphis.
Man accused of trying to kidnap mayor had list of other officials’ names
The list was discovered in a storage unit the accused man, Trenton Abston, owns, according to testimony from a Memphis Police Department sergeant.
A push for license plate readers could bring back car inspections
It’s been 12 years since the City of Memphis ended mandatory annual auto inspections, but an effort to weed out counterfeit temporary tags could reverse that decision.
FedEx leadership uncertain about 2026 outlook
A moment of reflection for FedEx founder Fred Smith opened the company’s annual earnings call Tuesday, June 24.
Inked: Consulting firm that worked with xAI will open Memphis office
Gresham Smith has 25 other offices across the Midwest and the South, and works with private and public companies.
MSCS board approves $12.3M in property sales, finalizes new buildings team
Final votes from the school board on Tuesday, June 24, moved four properties toward final sales and all other district property toward a final plan for school closures and consolidations.
Collierville superintendent earns new contract after strong evaluation
The board also adopted its strategic plan, which will guide the district’s direction for the next five years.
Horn Lake’s champion returns: Darius Harris hosts free football camp
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Darius Harris is back home in for a summer camp that is all about inspiration.
Sudoku: June 25
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
County Commission passes budget — with no property tax hike
A majority of Shelby County commissioners favored some kind of small property tax hike in the new budget, but ultimately couldn’t get seven votes on how to split up the additional revenue.
Premium State Government State laws could send Memphis hemp industry up in smoke
Transportation & Logistics Fred Smith upped world’s expectations, all from Memphis
Premium City of Memphis Excess xAI tax revenue could be earmarked for Memphis pre-K
Public Safety Police officer fatally shoots man in Parkway Village
Business
The dawn of the ‘Digital Delta’ dream
The Digital Delta initiative is a framework for globally recognizing Memphis as a hub for high-tech manufacturing, artificial intelligence and advanced industries.
Transportation & Logistics Logistics company signs over operations to Medtronic
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Real Estate Health care logistics company to create 100 jobs in Southeast Memphis
Transportation & Logistics FedEx Corp. appoints new board chair
Sports
Grizzlies Draft Day Notebook: Roundups, reactions and more
A roundup of mock drafts and draft-related rumors, musings on the potential Grizzlies ramifications of leaguewide pre-draft trades and other new thoughts and observations.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Olympic sports coaches say they’re ready to compete in new world
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis still waiting to hear NCAA’s decision on Tigers big man
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies center helps unveil revamped Streets Ministries rec room
Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Memphis women’s basketball coach has died
Food
What to Order: Massive sushi rolls at Sakura
Ellen Chamberlain says she loves discovering a hidden gem, and Sakura’s newest location in Lakeland certainly qualifies.
North Mississippi Where North Mississippi kids can get free meals this summer
Suburbs
Germantown approves 29-cent property tax increase
Germantown’s budget and financial services director said the tax increase was the hardest decision in developing the budget.
Premium Arlington Arlington faces deadline to finalize budget, property tax rate
Arts & Culture
First-ever public fireworks show to light up Lakeland’s sky
Plus a list of fireworks shows coming to Memphis’ suburbs to celebrate Fourth of July.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Memphis musicians on TV
Opinion
Calkins: Nobody can replace Fred Smith. (But he told us how to handle this, too.)
It’s impossible to imagine Memphis without Fred Smith. So what happens next? Related content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: 2025 NBA Draft preview
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share explore trade possibilities and list prospects they like for the Grizzlies at pick No. 16.
Games
Word Flower: June 24
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.