The Grizzlies have had a placid summer so far, but can take notes from teams who have not.

A billboard depicting a young girl holding melting ice cream now stands on Interstate 55, across from the Valero refinery in South Memphis. 

The apartments, which were located near streetcar lines, retail and restaurants, were designed to attract middle-class workers moving to the city from nearby rural areas.

A developer plans to remove a hodgepodge of additions from Olive Branch’s historic Cotton Gin building, and turn the site into the anchor for a residential and entertainment district across from City Hall.

Despite the easing of the pandemic, most local governments are keeping their states of emergency active, renewing them as often as weekly, to make sure they don’t run afoul of funding.

Independence Day gatherings and parades mark a return to near-normalcy. But COVID-19 cast a shadow on July 4, as 66 new cases pushed Shelby County over the 100,000 mark. Many are the highly contagious Delta variant.

Who will be joining Ja Morant and company? Speculation begins right now, with the first installment of Grizzlies draft headquarters, which likely will have several editions the next few weeks as we get more information. 

Penny Hardaway lands talented wing, third commitment for class of 2022.

The Tigers land ninth commitment for the class of 2022.

The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report detailing the moments before the airplane crash that claimed the life of civic leader George Cates. 

Here’s a review of some of the new state laws and changes to state law that took effect July 1 after approval by the Tennessee General Assembly and the signature of Gov. Bill Lee.

‘Last week, The Daily Memphian published an op-ed centered around the author’s decision to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine based on personal choice. Other readers and I raised significant concerns and called for the article to be removed. But The Daily Memphian, as is its right, stood by the decision to publish and retain it.’

The summit comes during an off-election year in Shelby County politics, which Rev. Earle Fisher said is useful to emphasize the coalition’s focus on issues and policy.

Kyle Murphy scores twice as 901 FC runs its record to 2-3-4. The draw leaves Memphis with 11 points through its first nine games of the season (two wins and three ties).

Developers say that the city administration will recommend on Tuesday that the City Council approve their $3.5 million bid for the now-closed police precinct at 1925 Union Ave.

Don Wade: ‘Their efforts to stop a pipeline from running through southwest Memphis were spirited and admirable. But they weren’t supposed to win. And then they did.’

Fireworks flashed over Collierville’s sky for fewer than 20 minutes Saturday night, but for the experts who executed the demonstration, the process began three days ago at H.W. Cox Park. 

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Our favorite photos this week include a Kroger employee who’s claiming a $1 million prize because she got a coronavirus vaccine; baristas at Memphis Zoo; new developments in Binghampton, and a tight spot at Torchy’s.

Is Memphis among the favorites for Jalen Duren? Plus another name to watch for Tigers fans.

The announcement comes ahead of the end of a two-month truce on the controversial project as well as efforts by local leaders to slow it down and stop it.

The Shelby County Health Department reports more than 400 active coronavirus cases in Shelby County.