Roar of a FedEx jet bearing Fred Smith’s initials breaks moment of silence at FESJC
A powerful jet overhead made the earth at TPC Southwind tremble during a flyover honoring FedEx founder and former CEO Fred Smith, who died June 21 at the age of 80.
Tommy Fleetwood still leads, but things are tighter at the FESJC
Winless on the PGA Tour, he leads Justin Rose by one stroke heading into Sunday’s finale. Scottie Scheffler is two shots back.Related content:
FESJC: Saturday’s scores; Sunday’s pairings
Scores and pairings from the FedEx St. Jude Championship being played at TPC Southwind.
Scottie Scheffler’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ chicken shack draws buzz at FESJC
Scottie’s Chicken Shack at TPC Southwind features a wall with a photo of Scheffler laying on the bench in the holding cell from “Happy Gilmore 2.”
Super Bowl winner pranks PGA Tour stars at TPC Southwind
The jester made his way to Memphis for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and some of golf’s biggest names fell for his jokes.
More than 40% of dogs entering Memphis Animal Services are put down. Adoption events try to reduce that number.
“(Rescue groups) like these are typically overwhelmed with a lot of dogs,” said Jane Jayakumar, who brought her Streetdog foster Gabriel to the event. “Events like these help promote that we’re a presence in Memphis.”
Bartlett chamber honors businesses doing important work
A fun island vibe was served as the backdrop in Bartlett on Friday, Aug. 8, as the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Barty awards gala.
Marsha Blackburn invites ‘small group of local press’ to closed roundtable
A Monday, Aug. 11, roundtable discussion U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is hosting at PURE Academy will not be open to the public, according to information obtained by The Daily Memphian.
Memphis Made files for bankruptcy, looks at possible sale
“We are still open, and we’re still selling beer,” Memphis Made’s Andy Ashby told The Daily Memphian.
‘Pre-K to Ph.D': U of M launches second elementary school
With the launch of a second elementary school campus in Sherwood Forest this week, University of Memphis’ new K-12 district began its first expansion effort outside the college’s campus. Even more could be on the horizon.
Redbirds recap: Memphis loses second straight to Durham
The offense for the Memphis Redbirds struggled for the second straight game as the team fell 6-2 to the Durham Bulls Saturday night at AutoZone Park.
New fashion week puts Memphis culture on the runway
It’s a chance not only to spotlight the creative voices shaping the future of style but honor the zest you can only get in the Bluff City.
Wesley Wright announces run for county commission seat
After serving as Lakeland commissioner, Wesley Wright is preparing for a run as county commissioner representing District 3.
City of Hernando reduces millage rate
The adjustments to the millage rate will not cover the entire Hernando budget, but it will be up to the city leaders to balance the financial plans as they deal with costs in the fiscal year.
Sound Bites: The evolution of Grind City Brewing Co.
Grind City Brewing Co. has made it through the IPA craze, the pandemic seltzer wave and several Dry Januarys, but back in May, the company decided to make a big shift.
Sudoku: Aug. 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily jigsaw: Elvis week
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a picture from The Daily Memphian files taken by Brad Vest during Elvis Week 2024.
Metro
Ford Jr.'s federal trial pushed back
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr.’s trial on bribery and tax evasion charges has been moved back two months.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Where the cops are and where to find pumpkin everything
Metro The AM/DM: Commission votes to align school board terms, but it’s not a recall. Or, is it?
Education MSCS recommends five schools close at the end of the 2025-26 year
City of Memphis City Council gives MLGW go ahead for new operations center
Business
Inked: Midtown’s Krosstown Kleaners to have mental health clinic
Krosstown Kleaners was built in 1910 with a bakery on the ground floor and a residence on the upper level. In 1944, the space became a dry cleaning business with the iconic neon sign.
Premium Business Country comes Downtown with new co-op market
Real Estate Memphis Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on biggest development yet
Spirit of Memphis When NICU patients, parents and medical staff meet again, the reunion has all the emotions
Business These small business owners found their purpose. Then they found success.
Sports
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.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Nike debuts new Morant commercial as Ja 3 sneakers sell out
Premium Spirit of Memphis Buckley: Surely you’ve seen Jeff Woods and his wagon. But soon the two will stop rolling.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway says Tigers’ roster, staff still not finalized as season nears
Premium North Mississippi Former DeSoto Central High standout assigned to Memphis Redbirds
Food
Country comes Downtown with new co-op market
The new South Main Street shop offers locally sourced produce, canned goods, beauty products and more.
East Memphis Sweet Musings opens new location with new menu items
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Hive owner talks bread, bees, and a second bagel shop location
Suburbs
911 outage leaves Mississippi relying on backup lines
A 911 emergency outage left callers seeking police help to call alternate numbers to reach various agencies.
Premium North Mississippi Raindrops to rivers: Children’s book teaches kids about stormwater
Premium Collierville Collierville selects team to create ‘roadmap’ to 2050
Arts & Culture
Soak up the fall vibes with cocktails, campfires, fair rides and outdoor music
This week, watch artisans at work at the Pink Palace Craft Fair, celebrate the Greenline’s birthday at Hampline and view rarely seen artwork by Edward H. Perry.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Hustle & Flow’ anniversary
Music Adventurous array of underground rock will fill the Memphis air for Gonerfest 22
Opinion
Calkins: For 100 years, Memphis and Rhodes have needed each other. That’s truer than ever today.
Rhodes moved from Clarksville to Memphis in September 1925. A hundred years later, the college and the city still rely on each other to thrive.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why Shelby County is investing in neighborhood-level preventive care
Podcasts
The AM/DM: Commission votes to align school board terms, but it’s not a recall. Or, is it?
Today, Mary Cashiola talks with Bill Dries about the 7–5 vote, the backstory to the clash and what might happen next.