No arrests in Ole Miss player’s death; homeowner says ‘nothing happened’ at pool party to spark shooting
The pool party, hosted by an Ole Miss student at his parents’ house, charged attendees $10 a person.
Memphis school board gives green light to new cellphone ban days before classes start
Students will be required to keep personal devices, including smartwatches, turned off and put away during school hours. Violating that policy could come with consequences, up to suspension.
Calkins: Hey, xAI did a good thing! (And MSCS was smart enough not to get in the way.)
“Whatever you think of the members of this particular school board, even they couldn’t screw this one up.”
Europe bound: Grizzlies will play two international games vs. Orlando
The Grizzlies are going to play the Orlando Magic in Berlin in January. The two teams will play again in London. But, no Martin Luther King Jr. game in 2026.
Memphis to Peoria: St. Jude runners begin 465-mile relay
About 200 runners convened at the starting line on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Downtown campus to kick off the four-day run back to Peoria, Illinois.
Memphis rapper stars in new ads for Checkers, Adidas
Days after her sold-out Glo Bash at FedExForum, national and international brands are spotlighting the Memphis native.
With questions at nearly every position, running backs could be heart of Tigers’ offense
Most of the key players from last year’s 11-2 team are gone, and the Tigers started training camp with plenty of mystery, but the one group that has the most returning talent is the running backs.
Houston High needs upgrades. Germantown may change its own rules to make it happen.
“We can decide we have a medium-tier school system or a top-tier school system, and that determines how we have to fund it,” a Houston High alumnus and parent said.
Tom Lee’s house gets money for restoration
The grant from a $3 million pool of grant funds to 24 sites is the latest by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to several historic properties in Memphis.
The fight over MPD is headed to the Supreme Court. Here’s what the police union turned down.
The City of Memphis and the police union remain locked in a dispute over promotions. The Daily Memphian has obtained the city’s most recent offer — an offer the union refused.
Table Talk: Dog days scream out for summer treats
Gelato, sno cones, popsicles — yes, please.
Redbirds recap: Memphis combines for 12 hits, takes game two at Norfolk
Second baseman Bryan Torres finished the win 1-for-2 with a double, a run scored, two RBIs and two walks.
City plans $55M AutoZone Park renovation, mixed-use development
The City of Memphis is planning a $55 million renovation of AutoZone Park and potential redevelopment of the area around the stadium, according to public records reviewed by The Daily Memphian.
MSCS directs xAI to move forward with school building upgrades
The four schools in Southwest Memphis that xAI has proposed supporting have some of the greatest deferred maintenance needs in the district.
What Daily Memphians think*
“GREAT NEWS” — Evan Winburne about City plans $55M AutoZone Park renovation, mixed-use development
“You don’t have to like Elon Musk or his companies to agree that this is absolutely a good thing.” — John Zastrow about MSCS directs xAI to move forward with school building upgrades
“As a lifelong teacher with Memphis, I agree with this decision. A trained and educated workforce benefits the child and our community. …” — Nancy Gordon about Calkins: Hey, xAI did a good thing! (And MSCS was smart enough not to get in the way.)
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
New soda shop will bring dirty pop to Bartlett
One refreshing day in Orange Beach and a Dreamsicle-flavored soda led to a snap decision for pop shop in the Memphis area.
‘Oh, the hummingbirds!’ Southaven gears up for inaugural festival
With the exodus of a hummingbird festival in Holly Springs, a Southaven alderman has replanted the event in DeSoto County.
Sudoku: July 30
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
Trips, Grizz sponsorships and a $1.2M office design: MATA audit reveals bus system spending
The report details further expenditures from the embattled bus system that raised questions with auditors about how taxpayer money for bus-riders was being spent.
Premium Public Safety ‘Everyone’s problem:’ 201 Poplar intake takes 3 days in ‘disgusting’ conditions
Shelby County County Commission postpones MSCS board changes vote
Premium Education In deposition, Marie Feagins was pressed on private meeting claims and a ‘formal complaint’
Premium Shelby County Javier Bailey back on the ballot. And the political life and times of Bill Morris.
Business
Memphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
Premium Health Care Methodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
Premium Real Estate It’s a buyer’s market for residential real estate
Premium Business From Como with crunch: Pecan brand is rooted in family
Premium Business XAI could tackle some MSCS building upgrades
Sports
Penny Hardaway to play in Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament
Former Tigers Penny Hardaway, Isaac Bruce and Jerome Woods are a few of the celebrities who will compete in the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament on Aug. 7 at Spring Creek Ranch.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Can Memphis football beat the odds?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What will it take to improve the American’s basketball perception?
Premium High School Sports Prep football 2025: New faces, new challenges for Houston
Premium High School Sports Prep football 2025: Challenging schedule will test Lausanne early and often
Food
What to order: Passion tea and Beef Sukiyaki Baguette
At Prince Tea House, tea is served from delicate teapots and poured into charming, matching cups with saucers.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Pearl’s banh mi is a cool summer staple
Premium Food Asian-influenced bakeries have hit Memphis
Suburbs
Ear-resistable: Rowan to open first Tennessee store in Germantown
An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.
Education ‘Adventure’ begins as new Hernando High opens
Arlington Great Oaks to plant new church in Arlington
Arts & Culture
TDOT: Paver of roads, saver of butterflies?
With Project Milkweed, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is trying to stem one pollinator’s declining population by shipping free seeds to state residents.
Music B.B. King lives on in Stax photo exhibit
Arts & Culture Footwear fans tread in, with bulging wallets and dreams of lacing up the latest kicks
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Opinion Opinion: Bridging generations for community betterment
Podcasts
School board members say lawsuit possible if terms shortened
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members Natalie McKinney and Michelle McKissack talked on “Behind The Headlines” about a coming Shelby County Board of Commissioners vote that could shorten the terms of five elected board members.
Sports The AM/DM podcast: How a Collierville man, and non-professional baseball player, found his way to the Home Run Derby
Games
Jigsaw: Family in a nutshell
This week’s puzzle features a photo of Como Pecan Co. nuts, which are grown on owner Molly Nelson’s family orchard.
Games Sudoku: July 29
Neighborhoods
Tom Lee’s house gets money for restoration
The grant from a $3 million pool of grant funds to 24 sites is the latest by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to several historic properties in Memphis.