Hill: Who were those Swedish cowboys at FESJC?
A family from Sweden traveled 14 hours to watch Ludvig Aberg. They left with signed golf balls from the Swedish star and a new admiration for St. Jude.
Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal kidnapping, murder charges
Accused of kidnapping and killing a man in 2021, the former MPD officer pleaded guilty to five of the charges he was facing.
Man who escaped DeSoto County custody pleads guilty to attempted murder
In 2024, Joshua Zimmerman escaped DeSoto County custody, where he was being held for attempted murder. Before he came to Mississippi, he wanted for murder in Texas.
Ford delays schedule for BlueOval City — again
The $5.6 billion BlueOval City is where Ford is manufacturing its new electric pickups and BlueOval SK batteries for the truck.
Causes of death confirmed for two more Shelby County jail inmates
The deaths are two of at least seven housed at the overcrowded jail to die this year.
Book fair and recess for adults, speed dating for artists and a luau for dogs
This week, Elvis Week begins and a Jeff Buckley documentary screens.
Sizzling finish lands Akshay Bhatia atop FESJC leaderboard
The California native goes eagle-birdie-birdie to cap off his best round of the year. He leads by one stroke over Tommy Fleetwood heading into Friday’s second round.Related content:
FESJC: Thursday’s scores, Friday’s pairings
Here are the scores from Thursday’s opening round and Friday’s second-round pairings for the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind. Play begins at 7:20 a.m. Friday.
$15 Deal: Pok Cha’s cinnamon cereal corn dog
The combination of beef and cheese, encased in a corn dog breading, and then topped with cinnamon cereal is not supposed to work. But it does.
Nike debuts new Morant commercial as Ja 3 sneakers sell out
Both the Ja 1 and Ja 2 sneakers featured a more traditional look. But the Ja 3 is different.
Grizzlies Mailbag: Sorting through the wing rotation and more
This is the second of a three-part Mid-Summer Grizzlies Mailbag, with the third installment coming next week. Grizzlies Insider: Nike debuts new Morant commercial as Ja 3 sneakers sell outRelated content:
Hardaway says Tigers’ roster, staff still not finalized as season nears
“I want to add more bigs,” Penny Hardaway told reporters before teeing off in the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament. “At least two more bigs, for sure.”
Man accused of sexual solicitation of minors appears before Germantown judge
A 38-year-old Germantown man was arrested after an alleged incident of sexually soliciting minors at Howard McVay Park. He entered a not guilty plea Wednesday.
Workout group draws Germantown police attention
A group of about 50 men trying to start their day with a workout last week was met by Germantown police as they were wrapping up at the suburb’s Soccerplex on CD Smith Road.
Southwestern-style restaurant coming to Germantown
Wolf River Hospitality Group is bringing a new concept to the Germantown building where Asaderos Mexican Grill formerly operated. The restaurant company has owned the space since 2021.
‘We know we need a new jail': Commission reacts to ambitious Firestone jail plan
While most county commissioners support building a new jail, not all of them agree on where its built, who pays for it and who’s included. New jail targets Firestone site, aims to move more than jailRelated story:
After almost a year of declining sales, The Liquor Store on Broad is closing
“We want to reactivate the space in the near future,” said one of the restaurant’s owners.
Redbirds Recap: Redbirds rally in eighth, take Game 3 over Bulls
Catcher Jimmy Crooks smacks a two-run lead-snagging double off wall in the eighth inning.
Opinion: Tennessee legislators lob insults but lack ideas
“With a striking sense of amnesia, the lawmakers are eager to take over Memphis’ school board, apparently forgetting the state has already taken over many low-performing schools and been unable to do anything to help them.”
Attorney argues to have Cleotha Abston rape conviction overturned
Cleotha Abston was convicted last year for raping Alicia Franklin in 2021. He later pleaded guilty to the murder of Eliza Fletcher in 2022, and was sentenced to life in prison.
Marsha Blackburn joins Tennessee race for governor
Blackburn’s announcement makes official what had been expected for some time from the ally of President Donald Trump.
Sudoku: Aug. 7
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Daily jigsaw: Walkway to Memphis golf history
Today’s puzzle features a photo from the new Overton Park walkway, which recognizes donors and golf history in West Tennessee.
Daily WordRow: Golfers to root for
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.
Metro
New jail plan targets Firestone site, aims to move more than jail
A plan to build a new jail and relocate every criminal and civil justice institution in Shelby County to the former Firestone plant site in North Memphis was presented to the Shelby County Commission.
City of Memphis ‘This is disgusting’: MATA update to City Council comes with skepticism
Premium City of Memphis Here’s what the city’s overnight stay at Bass Pro cost taxpayers
City of Memphis Memphis librarians want a change to city charter allowing them to seek union representation
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: Why is there a Poplar viaduct?
Business
Calkins: Why Fred Smith saved the Memphis golf tournament. (Hint: It wasn’t about the golf.)
“This will be the first FedEx St. Jude Championship since the death of Fred Smith. Why did Smith embrace the tournament the way he did? It wasn’t about the golf.”
Premium Business ‘Not just a career ... a legacy’ — Hornyak retiring after 30+ years with Recording Academy
Update Real Estate City hopes to close on Sheraton by mid-September
Premium Real Estate A strong start for local industrial market leaves brokers optimistic for future
Premium Business Plans for Southaven xAI site could mean more air emissions for Memphis
Sports
Tour rookie Aldrich Potgieter looks to shine in FESJC debut
Youth hasn’t hindered the 20-year-old South African in a successful 2025 season.Related content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway on Sincere Parker’s legal troubles: ‘We’re still gonna love him’
Premium Golf Three thumbs up for course renovation at TPC Southwind
Premium Spirit of Memphis Martin: From walk-on to starting NFL wide receiver, Calvin Austin III is a perfect Memphis story
Golf Here are Thursday and Friday FESJC pairings and tee times
Food
A story that starts with lemonade continues on South Main
After Stephanie Feng started a small, local food trailer serving burritos, her lemonade became the star of the show.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Hotel Pontotoc’s bar to open soon, with small plates
Premium Reviews What to order: Salmon and a bold red at Andrew Michael
Suburbs
Taxing times ahead? DeSoto County leaders plot relief for state mandate
DeSoto County supervisors have started looking at the property tax rate trying to balance the millage with the requirements set by the state regarding property assessments.
Premium Arlington A birthday party and road paving on the way for Arlington
Premium City of Memphis Southaven mayor on xAI, more MLGW customers eligible for cutoff and 2026 campaign updates
Arts & Culture
Puppet theater to take the stage at local parks
“I love the fact that we’re giving another opportunity for kids to not only see something different. Because it’s different from television. It’s different from their cellphones. It’s different from all these technology-based entertainment.”
Performing Arts Long-serving county commissioner who had a passion for theater dies
Visual Arts Figure drawing at the Dixon features costumed performers
Opinion
Opinion: Words don’t just reflect hate, they give it permission
“We must choose a different story. It is impossible to tell the story of Memphis without telling the story of the Jewish people who helped build it.”
Opinion Opinion: ‘Why is Crime Down?’
Podcasts
Taller homes and 3-D houses among affordable housing strategies
Two developers of affordable housing and the head of the city’s Housing and Community Development Division talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the latest wrinkles in building more affordable housing to meet a citywide shortage.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Overton Park looks ahead to new parkland — and less parking
Games
Daily WordRow: Golfers to root for
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.
Games Daily jigsaw: Walkway to Memphis golf history
Neighborhoods
Puppet theater to take the stage at local parks
“I love the fact that we’re giving another opportunity for kids to not only see something different. Because it’s different from television. It’s different from their cellphones. It’s different from all these technology-based entertainment.”