This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image from Rock-n-Dough Pizza taken by digital director Holly Whitfield for The Daily Memphian.

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus. 

“The Memphis region’s STEM talent is growing, but it’s not growing equitably. The largest number of BIPOC employees in STEM roles also coincides with some of the lowest average salaries.”

The Grizzlies hired Noah LaRoche last month as the head of player development and an assistant coach. Does the hire signal anything about the team’s process moving forward?

The portable bookstore will have pop-ups through the rest of the year as the owners prepare to open a brick-and-mortar shop in Memphis.

Proponents of the GPS monitoring devices would like to see Shelby County fund them again but say that financial and logistical challenges stand in the way. 

It was the first win for Memphis since the team beat the Roughnecks in the season opener on March 31.

Tennessee advances to the super regionals and will face Evansville, with the series beginning Friday or Saturday in Knoxville.

The Bulldogs' 2024 season comes to an end with a loss to Virginia in Charlottesville Regional.

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann reached Memphis later in life, but his accomplishments after football have made him a celebrated addition to the community. 

Also happening this week: Four defendants accused in the killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph are due in court. 

This year’s event featured carnival rides for the kids, an Italian cooking demo, an indoor game of cornhole, and 901 Goats for families to view, along with 46 cooking teams competing in a variety of Italian food cuisine competitions. 

The Shelby County Commission is unlikely to wrap up its budget season Monday, June 3, despite having an agenda with final votes scheduled on the budget and the property tax rate. 

Justin J. Pearson opens his third campaign for the state House in a year and a half. State Senator Brent Taylor reacts to the Trump conviction, and Natalie McKinney opens her challenge of MSCS board chairman Althea Greene.

Recent articles about Memphis pizza inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.

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“In a world that worships youthfulness, it seems counterintuitive that these women would be magnets for those who are younger than they are. But I suspect what they are seeking is something I love too.”

“Sadly, my family and I have witnessed firsthand the ravages of addiction. I established the Do It for Shelby Initiative after the tragic loss of my son to fentanyl poisoning in 2017. I also know I am not alone in my grief.”

“With juvenile crime on the rise, the lives of countless young Tennesseans and Americans are at stake. By passing the AFTER SCHOOL Act, Congress can help secure a brighter future for Memphis and communities across the country.”

In a court of law silence connotes consent. The only way antisemitism can be limited is if Christians refuse to tolerate words and acts that belittle Jews.

Dr. Tony Alleman of Regional One Health’s Wound Care Center is one of the nation’s leading experts on hyperbaric oxygen therapy — the only known cure for decompression sickness or “the bends,” which affects both divers and astronauts. 

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s anti-blight committee files lawsuits against blighted properties in Memphis that are inhabitable. The DMC said the litigation is the effective, but “last resort.” 

Alnova XV owner Luis Rivas blends Mexican spices and recipes with the techniques he learned from working at Japanese restaurants. 

The Volunteers — with the highest win total in the country — finished 13 for 39 at the plate and drew 11 walks.

Virginia scores game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth. Mississippi State plays St. John’s Sunday in an elimination game in the Charlottesville Regional.