Final MSCS forensic report finds $53M in potential abuse
Auditors with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP also documented $250,000 in potential fraud and nearly $765,000 in potential waste in its final report.
DEA agent shoots, kills person in East Memphis hotel
This marks at least the fourth fatality associated with the task force during its time in the city.
The Early Word: Burger chain’s belly ache and a possible crackdown on AI
Shelby County Jail heats up, Ragin’ Cajun may not be raging anymore and the Grizzlies are totally centered.
Belly Acres owners have beef, according to two lawsuits
Two court filings shed light on the long fight to control the Belly Acres restaurant brand.
Nearly renovated Liberty Stadium is bringing the party — plaza
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott gave a tour of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as it completes a $226.5 million makeover, including details on how fans can visit its latest addition. Tigers football fan fest will offer a taste of Liberty Stadium on game dayRelated content:
Herrington: Sorting through the Grizzlies’ Quinten Post signing
For the Grizzlies, with a team full of rookie-scale and bargain contracts and plenty of money to spend, an “above market” offer for Post comes at very little cost next season. Related Content:
Back-to-school tax breaks: Sales tax holidays coming to Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas
Here’s what you need to know about tax-free weekends in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Goodwin Farms homes project moves forward despite resident pushback
Germantown Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to Goodwin Farms despite several residents speaking in opposition to the development changes.
Inked: Cordova Family Dollar sells for $2M, Point of Impact buys medical building
Point of Impact Global Missions is moving into a one-story medical office building. Plus, a company bought Parkside Gallery in Bartlett, and a Family Dollar was part of a larger sale-leaseback transaction.
City Council renews grant program, approving $13,000 for temporary housing
The Memphis City Council’s $2.6 million grant fund allocates $200,000 for each council member to propose grants to nonprofits.
Redbirds Recap: Redbirds come back late with Koperniak’s heroic homer
Memphis outfielder smacks homer in ninth, two-RBI single in 10th in win.
The AM/DM podcast: Saving Tom Lee, Elizabeth Taylor and Jimi Hendrix
Opinion: Memphis breweries ask SpaceXAI to keep its water promise
Opinion: “Memphis does not have to choose between innovation and stewardship. ... SpaceXAI must complete the water recycling facility, pursue water-saving technologies, and be the community partner Memphis was promised.”
Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Country clubs, oyster bars, casual cocktail lounges and plenty of “fancy” pop-up dinners. These are just a few of the kitchens where Memphis chef Cameron Smith cut his teeth before becoming the executive sous chef of Hog & Hominy.
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Sudoku: July 8
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Daily Jigsaw: Vintage vibes
Today’s puzzle features racks of clothing at the Tennessee Vintage Fest, taken by Jonathan Mintz.
Metro
Could Memphis ban data centers? Maybe.
On Tuesday, the Memphis City Council discussed potential zoning changes that would impact data centers.
Public Safety Family of man shot by Tennessee National Guard demands release of video
Health Care Type O blood donations needed during shortage, major nonprofit says
Premium Public Safety Memphis ‘crime family': Federal wiretaps, GPS trackers and a tattoo shop robbery
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: What was Memphis like 250 years ago?
Business
Could Memphis ban data centers? Maybe.
On Tuesday, the Memphis City Council discussed potential zoning changes that would impact data centers.
Premium Real Estate New Marshall County plant to bring $119M investment and 2,200 jobs
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Collierville Education Foundation names first executive director
Premium Real Estate New grocery coming to Uptown
Premium Real Estate Thinking outside the box: Building Memphis housing one container at a time
Sports
Memphis athletics renews partnership with Learfield
Memphis athletics and Learfield have renewed their 25-year media relationship, the university announced on Tuesday.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Tiger Zach Davis sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility
Memphis Grizzlies ‘Unacceptable’: Cedric Coward is challenging himself to give more
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies rest players, drop Salt Lake City Summer League finale
Arlington Former Memphis catcher Hunter Goodman making his case to be an all-star
Food
Memphis was ripe for this idea: Growing and selling tomatoes right here
Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Hog Wild’s savory, summer avocado dip
Suburbs
Hearing date set in DeSoto supervisor suit against state
A hearing date has been set in DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster’s federal lawsuit against the State of Mississippi.
Millington Millington police chief retiring
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Invite,’ Kurosawa’s ‘Ran’
Comedies opening this weekend: “The Invite” and “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.”
Opinion
Calkins: Elvis Presley lives! Or his sign does, anyway.
“The bold, metal sign in front of the Visitor Center no longer says ‘LVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD.’ But who fixed it? A quintessentially Memphis institution, of course.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis breweries ask SpaceXAI to keep its water promise
Podcasts
WYXR’s director about music, AI and the evolution of the station
Robby Grant joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how WYXR has evolved, the range of program and events it supports and the station’s growth into an arts and community organization.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Bookstores are back
Today’s puzzle features Morgan Kaardal as she browses the inventory at Burke’s Books in Cooper-Young, taken by Patrick Lantrip.