XAI could tackle some MSCS building upgrades
“You should look forward to going to school,” said Brent Mayo, a key executive of xAI in Memphis, in talking about the company’s plans to invest in upgrades at schools near its data centers.
Buckley: The Memphis-UTSA mess is a shame. But there’s a bigger shame.
Nothing to see here — that’s what the American Conference commissioner suggested when he was asked about reports revealing a former Memphis football player shared intel with UTSA’s quarterback before the Roadrunners beat the Tigers last season. Tigers’ defensive details shared with rival quarterback downplayedRelated article:
City asks Tennessee Supreme Court for help in fight with union
The City of Memphis has asked the state high court to intervene in its lawsuit against the Memphis Police Association and prevent the demotion of 131 second lieutenants.
Former mayor, sheriff Bill Morris dies at 92
Former Shelby County Sheriff and Mayor Bill Morris, who died July 25 after a fall suffered several weeks before, shaped the lives of Memphians through his work over the past 50 years.
Memphis Grizzlies announce three preseason home games
The Grizzlies announced their preseason schedule on Friday. It will include three games inside FedExForum.
Canadian company buys former Kellogg facility
The Greater Memphis Chamber announced a multimillion-dollar investment by Silver Hills Bakery, marking the Canadian company’s first U.S. manufacturing location.
Small businesses expect higher sales over tax-free weekend: ‘It’ll be strong’
“This is the weekend that people start thinking about buying for fall and winter,” said Kendra Vickery, owner of Spoiled Sweet Boutique in Germantown.
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools
The move is expected to restore $17 million in federal funds to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which pays for school-based translators and helps educators hone their teaching strategies.
‘Adventure’ begins as new Hernando High opens
The new $90 million Hernando High has more than 200,000 square feet and is situated on an expansive 94-acre lot.
American commissioner admires Memphis’ ambition in Big 12 proposal
“We’ve had very transparent conversations for a year about what’s happening,” Pernetti said. “I understand Memphis’ ambition. I think other schools have that ambition.”
Arts Beat: GloRilla takes charge, with a festival of her own making
Memphian Gloria Woods’ “Glo Bash” is set for Friday, July 25, at FedExForum. The event lets the three-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist set her own agenda.
MPD Assistant Chief Don Crowe to retire
Crowe, an MPD veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was often seen in the field and frequently attended public events.
Grizzlies Insider: Morant goes to China, Jackson in boot, other summer notes
Ja Morant is scheduled to be in China for the next five days as part of Nike’s “Let Them Watch” tour to promote the Ja 3 sneaker. Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke released new music under the artist name BCVS.
Tigers’ defensive details shared with rival quarterback downplayed
The Tigers traveled to UTSA on Nov. 2, 2024, and left with a 44-36 loss. It was one of two losses Memphis suffered during last year’s 11-2 season.
Prep football 2025: New faces, new challenges for Houston
After two straight trips to the BlueCross Bowl, Mustangs will rely heavily on new faces in 2025.
ESPN’s Finebaum says Big 12’s rejection of Memphis is ‘an absolute disgrace’
ESPN’s Paul Finebaum slams Big 12 Brett Yormark after the league’s decision to reject Memphis’ membership pitch without even taking a vote from its presidents and chancellors.
Conaway: I’m willing to let this masterpiece slide
“We need to start clawing back, kicking and screaming, that which was given and guaranteed by the bodies who stole it from us in the night — literally.”
What Daily Memphians think*
“Good for Finebaum. He is a respected journalist who just insisted the big xii commissioner is a fool and a failure.” — James West about ESPN's Finebaum says Big 12's rejection of Memphis is 'an absolute disgrace'
“How exactly, is it clickbait when what Tahj did is verified? He SHARED DEFENSIVE SIGNALS WITH THE OTHER TEAM’S QUATERBACK. And maybe they didn’t amount to much, or maybe they did. Yet the commissioner is just letting it slide, calling it click bait? And Silverfield just ‘aw shucks-ed’ it? Silly old Tahj. What a prankster. ...” — Jay Adkins about Tigers defensive details shared with rival quarterback downplayed
“The consummate physician, teacher & scientist...a jewel.” — Thomas Chu about Dr. Marion Dugdale championed hemophilia patients in clinics and classrooms
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
GloRilla’s hometown show still on despite arrest
GloRilla was arrested in Atlanta days before her Glo Bash in Memphis, but the show is still on for Friday night.
Hulk Hogan learned the ropes of wrasslin’ in Memphis
The platinum-blonde professional wrestler born Terry Bollea died July 24, but Memphis was where he became Hulk.
Party in an Uptown alley, art-crawl in the Edge and dance at a coffee shop
This week, GloRilla’s show goes on despite her arrest, the Last Vegan on Earth is in Crosstown and the “Most Epic Lemonade Stand in Memphis History” is in Collierville.
Metro
A federal judge recuses himself after a high-profile criminal trial. The Daily Memphian heads to court to learn why.
The Daily Memphian recently put itself squarely into the case of the United States of America vs. Emmitt Martin III et al — but that wasn’t the local news site’s original intent.
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Real Estate City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Business
BlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Ford’s electric vehicle truck and battery plant anticipates pumping several million gallons of water daily from the aquifer during peak operations.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Dr. Marion Dugdale championed hemophilia patients in clinics and classrooms
Premium Real Estate 113-year-old building at U of M slated for $25 million renovation
Premium Real Estate Inked: Man Cave comes to East Memphis — with a speakeasy in the back
Update Business XAI’s second data center to come online within weeks
Sports
Memphis natives Fred Smith Jr., Cello Jackson set to visit Tigers, per report
Coach Penny Hardaway has a chance to add some more local flavor to his team for the 2026-27 season.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis is itching to get into a power conference. Basketball attendance shows why.
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Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: If the Big 12 couldn’t see what’s changed at Memphis, they weren’t looking very hard
Food
Baby Jack’s closes in Bartlett, building for sale
Baby Jack’s owner Will Clem is retiring and selling the building at 7610 U.S. 70 after 15 years in business.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Easing on down the road
Business New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Suburbs
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
Premium Real Estate Baby Jack’s closes in Bartlett, building for sale
Premium North Mississippi Jimmy Stokes is Horn Lake’s first Black mayor but he got his start at Kroger
Arts & Culture
Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, but his wild Memphis night will live on forever
It was on May 15, 1984, in Memphis, that an incident happened that made Ozzy Osbourne famous for something other than his music.
Music B.B. King lives on in Stax photo exhibit
Music Recent Memphis college grad releases debut album
Opinion
Calkins: If the Big 12 couldn’t see what’s changed at Memphis, they weren’t looking very hard
“Memphis once again put together a lucrative offer that has been rejected by Big 12. Is that for embarrassment? Or cause for hope?” Memphis makes $200 million proposal to join Big 12, per reportRelated content:
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a Collierville man, and non-professional baseball player, found his way to the Home Run Derby
On today’s AM/DM podcast, The Daily Memphian’s Mary Cashiola talks to state sports writer of the year winner John Varlas about Joe Caruso’s background and what he thought of the derby.