Coach Penny Hardaway clearly appreciated Nolan Smith being a part of the enterprise. Now he’ll have to find a replacement.

“A lot of people (criticize) Memphis, including Memphians,” singer Zoë Dominguez said. “But because of that, people really want to try and make it better. That’s what I’m all about.”

Roast, relate, repeat: Award-winning local coffee roaster Naiman Rigby encourages patrons to pause and indulge in accessible luxury.

In the early 2000s, DeAndre Brown was convicted of bank fraud, and cannot own a gun. Now, he’s suing in federal court, claiming a violation of Second Amendment rights. 

Ryan Glosson and the husband-and-wife team of Bryant and Heather Bain join Sound Bites to talk about their experience owning and operating two restaurants in Midtown, Bain BBQ and Barksdale.

The pastor of The Blvd talked about the project on “Behind The Headlines,” with the CEO of Crosstown Concourse and the Meharry Medical College official who’s leading the Nashville college’s reach into Memphis.

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.

The Redbirds struck for five runs in the first and two more runs in the second, which turned out to be plenty.

The Young Mob gang allegedly “receives money and income from drug trafficking, kidnappings and robberies,” according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Former Tigers Shawn Taggart and Chandler Lawson headline Team 901’s TBT roster.

This comes after both houses of Congress narrowly approved a measure this week that will “claw back” about $9 billion from the budgets for public broadcasting and foreign aid.

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Smith will leave Memphis after one season on coach Penny Hardaway’s coaching staff. 

The Memphis Grizzlies are evaluating centers and forwards for a two-way spot this summer, but have any of them impressed enough to make them worth signing?

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The D.C. Scorecard tracks the votes of U.S. Reps. Steve Cohen and David Kustoff in the Friday, July 18, final vote on the $9 billion spending-cut bill that the Senate approved Thursday.

“It’s really surprising how many kids have never been to a museum before,” said docent Anne Whirley. “But they’re all engaged and well-behaved.”

The purchase indicates the artificial intelligence company’s continued investment in the MidSouth, which now spans state lines. 

It’s been a week of strong opinions, tough questions and renewed commitment in the suburbs.

“Today, more than anytime in my life, truth and trust are fleeting things, and once lost seemingly impossible to find again.”

Also, Wiseacre Brewing Co. will introduce sandwich restaurant Panuzzo King, and a beverage shop, coffee by day and craft cocktails at night, will open late fall on South Main.

Ready for today’s sudokus?

A couple of land donations, more law enforcement presence and the city’s first pickleball courts were big topics tackled at the Thursday meeting.

Columnist Chris Herrington and Grizzlies beat reporter Drew Hill discuss summer league and players who could be competing for two-way contracts. 

Javon Small, who plays point guard, had not played since the Grizzlies’ first summer league game in Salt Lake City on July 5.

“I am confident in our strong foundation, long-term strategy, and talented team as we move forward into this next chapter,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx’s president and CEO.