High Point Terrace celebrates decades of July Fourth history — and 250 years of the US
The U.S. celebrated its semiquincentennial on Saturday. In High Point Terrace, that means having an annual parade, one that has occurred for 77 years.
After strong debut, Cam Boozer says he must earn ‘centerpiece’ title
The Grizzlies rookie wasted no time in making a strong first impression at summer league.
Smoke shop proposed for Midtown
“Our family has operated premium cigar stores in the Memphis area for over 40 years,” franchisees James and Teresa Knaus said in the application filed. “We purchased 612 S. Cooper St. to fully invest in the city.”
Grizzlies announce summer league roster
The Memphis Grizzlies announced their summer league roster on Friday afternoon, and it will feature several different players from the 2025-26 roster.
Arts Beat: Memphis actors featured in new Netflix film
Also, director Sam Pollard’s Lorraine Motel documentary will show at the Nashville Film Festival.
Recipe Exchange: Hog Wild’s savory, summer avocado dip
When it comes to summer gatherings, there is one dish that is always on the table when Ernie Mellor is hosting.
Calkins: He’s a 102-year-old American hero. And he bakes cookies, too.
Luke McLaurine is a World War II veteran who’s lived through 40% of America’s 250 years. He’s a survivor of Nazi prison camps, flies a flag at his house and says daily doughnut consumption is the key to longevity.
Breaking down the Tigers’ tough nonconference basketball schedule
Coach Penny Hardaway has put together another tough slate of games to create the opportunity for Memphis to play its way into earning an NCAA Tournament at-large bid.
Grizzlies rookie Cam Boozer stars in ad for new Jordan sneaker
Everything will be new for Cam Boozer when he takes the court for his first summer league game, including his shoes.
Greater Memphis Chamber recruits veterans for manufacturing roles
As manufacturers nationwide and in Memphis work to fill workforce gaps, veterans could play a role in meeting hiring needs.
DeSoto County Schools board member suing DA
A DeSoto County Schools board member is suing District Attorney Matthew Barton for defamation.
Collierville leaders celebrate America 250 with video
For the second consecutive year, Collierville’s Independence Day Celebration featured a special video from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Redbirds Recap: Bernal blasts walk-off homer in front of 6,500+ Memphians
The Memphis Redbirds earned their third comeback win of the series against Charlotte Knights on Friday night.
Daily Jigsaw: America’s 250th
Today’s puzzle celebrates Independence Day with a photo provided by Shutterstock.
Daily WordRow: July 4
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Sudoku: July 4
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
Man died of heart issues during traffic stop, Task Force says
“Long-term issues associated with his heart” was the cause of death for the man found unresponsive during a Monday, Oct. 12, traffic stop, according to a Memphis Safe Task Force spokesman.
State Government Memphis Safe Task Force pursuit ends in fatal multi-vehicle crash
Update Education State takeover of MSCS can proceed, judge rules
Update City of Memphis Soulsville getting $7M boost
City of Memphis Justin J. Pearson suing Memphis City Council
Business
CodeCrew leads $4M push for tech careers in Memphis and Mississippi
Memphis-based CodeCrew is leading a federally funded initiative to establish tech training hubs in the Mississippi Delta.
Premium Business Challenges — and solutions — facing local farming
Premium Financial Services First Horizon reports third quarter earnings
Business Crosstown Brewing Co. to close after 8 years
Business IP reveals name of overseas spinoff
Sports
Banana Ball returning to Memphis
After selling out AutoZone Park earlier this year, Banana Ball’s Party Animals and Indianapolis Clowns will make a return trip to Memphis in 2027.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis at Tulane: What to know for the Tigers’ Friday night matchup
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Notes and predictions on every NBA team
Player of the Week St. Benedict special teams standout voted Player of the Week
Premium Memphis Tigers Football On Tapp for the Tigers: What’s been happening to the Memphis edge rusher ‘has been borderline criminal’
Food
Challenges — and solutions — facing local farming
Local farmers and agricultural experts talked about the intersection of tech, money and advancing the agricultural industry at the DelTech conference.
Business Crosstown Brewing Co. to close after 8 years
Suburbs
‘Hollow promises’: DeSoto board demands action on stalled Landers hotel
DeSoto County officials banked on the multimillion-dollar Landers Center expansion being completed alongside a new hotel. Whether half the project gets finished in time is now in question.
Premium Business SpaceXAI leases large Southaven warehouse
Arts & Culture
Holiday movie set in Memphis to premiere on OWN
Memphis will take center stage this holiday season in the Oprah Winfrey Network’s new dance-driven movie “Tapping into Christmas.”
Music Memphis Jazz Festival planned to return in 2027
Opinion
Herrington: Notes and predictions on every NBA team
We’re less than a week away from NBA opening night, and while we’re not quite done with the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason, let’s take a break to gaze across the landscape in which the home team competes.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: She’s 110. Yes, 110. And after all those years, she has learned what matters most.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Getting into the Spirit Halloween
Today, commercial real estate reporter Andy Ashby is here to talk about how Spirit Halloween is able to jump-scare consumers each year with new pop-up locations.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Games
Daily WordRow: Oct. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.