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
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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
Sheriff should not manage the jail, Harris says
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says the number of jail deaths calls for dramatic change that could include the county or the state taking over the county jail currently run by Sheriff Floyd Bonner.
Elections ‘Long road’ of Shelby County mayoral race takes turn through LeMoyne-Owen
Education Over 30 Memphis schools could lose cleaning services in January after board rejects custodian contract
City of Memphis Full recording of meeting that includes rape remark available to stream, City Council says
Public Safety TBI finds nothing unusual in MPD audit
Business
Former Peanut Shoppe space and Downtown warehouse will become ‘something to celebrate’
The two Downtown Memphis structures will be renovated. And for one of the spaces, the new updates “places pedestrians first.”
Premium Real Estate Catherine & Mary’s, Soul & Spirits get more than $50K in incentives
Premium Real Estate Stamp of approval: USPS signs lease for Memphis facility
Premium Real Estate Inked: Highland Heights strip sold; golf simulator swings to Collierville
Premium Real Estate Hattie B’s is a step closer to opening a second Memphis-area location
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
Table Talk: 25 years of Mr. Rusty’s is over, but his taste of Chicago isn’t gone for good
After more than 25 years of serving authentic Chicago-style fare, Mr. Rusty’s Real Taste of Chicago closed its doors at 1859 Winchester Road the day before Thanksgiving.
Premium Food What to order: The Lobbyist’s yams crowned with an airy kataifi
Premium Real Estate Food Files: 3 new coffee shops are now brewing
Suburbs
Up in smoke: Strict regulations reshape Mississippi’s vaping market
A new law in Mississippi limits the vape products available at DeSoto County outlets.
Premium Real Estate Road improvements could derail The Waters at Bartlett project
Collierville Collierville deannexation request to go before Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Arts & Culture
‘A little bit cowboy, a little bit visionary': Metal Museum founder James Wallace dies
With his bushy mustache and a Stetson on his head, James Wallace didn’t exactly look like a man who literally willed a museum to life, then nurtured its continued existence for nearly three decades afterward.
Music Legendary Stax star Steve Cropper dies at 84
Premium Spirit of Memphis Dan Aykroyd, Vernon Reid, Dave Davies and others remember Stax great Steve Cropper
Opinion
Opinion: ‘The moral obligation to extend hospitality to the migrant and the stranger’
“Regardless of political affiliation or denomination, Christian people must speak clearly and with one voice that such treatment of the immigrant or cultural outsider in our midst is immoral and in direct opposition to the way of Jesus.”
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Even now, there’s much to be thankful for
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: ‘A Christmas Carol,’ ‘Rudolph’ and ‘Die Hard’
Today, The Daily Memphian’s resident theater kid Alys Drake, who also writes our monthly show roundup, takes us through December’s offerings.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Riding with a task force warrant team
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 4
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.