Buckner beats Less in Shelby County Sheriff’s race
Democratic candidate Anthony Bucker claims victory in the race for Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Pearson takes 9th District Democratic nomination
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson capitalized on his nationwide fame and appeared ready to cruise to an easy victory in the Democratic primary.
Brent Taylor wins Republican nomination for 9th District, will face Pearson
State Sen. Brent Taylor continued his political ascendance Thursday night, winning the 9th Congressional District Republican nomination.
Memphian Jerri Green to meet Marsha Blackburn in race for Tennessee governor
The November general election matchup between Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green will end with voters electing the first woman to be governor of the state. Blackburn equates Democrats with communists in Memphis Election Day stopRelated content:
Voters elect four Democrats in first partisan MSCS board election
No Republicans ran for the Memphis school board seats on the ballot. Democratic nominees bested independent challengers in races for two open seats, while two incumbents on the board secured their victories in May’s primary races.
Molder to face Hatcher in 5th District
Also, two Memphians — Heidi Kuhn and Marquita Bradshaw — quickly secured Democratic nominations Thursday, Aug. 6.
What the early vote shows in Shelby County
The early and absentee vote totals for the 14 days of the early voting period were the first released Thursday, Aug. 6, by the Shelby County Election Commission.
On Election Day, voters navigate heat and precinct changes across Shelby County
Shelby County voters did not let the August heat keep them from the polls Thursday, Aug. 6, turning out to cast their ballots in the local general election.
Millington school board primary candidates waltz into victory
The Millington races for seats on the suburb’s Board of Education went as expected, as all of the candidates were unopposed, setting the stage for November’s general election.
Millington police officer indicted on two felony counts, expected to be fired
A Millington police officer was indicted on two felony charges this week after an investigation that began last year, although the nature of that investigation remains unclear.
Just two incumbents leading in judicial races after early voting results released
Votes are still being counted in the six judicial races.
Blackburn equates Democrats with communists in Memphis Election Day stop
The Republican contender for Tennessee governor also talked about her plans for a state government version of DOGE if elected.
Three finalists selected for Germantown school board vacancy
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will interview three people for the short-term vacancy in the suburb's school board’s Position 2 seat.
Redbirds Recap: Nashville quiets Memphis offense in Game 3
Memphis falls to Nashville in the third outing of their six-game series.
Memphis institution ‘Too Tall’ leaves legacy of big smiles
Melvin “Too Tall” Moore, a legend in the local restaurant industry for more than four decades, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 3.
New location for Memphis basketball game against Dayton has been set
The Tigers’ Nov. 29 game against Dayton was originally scheduled to be elsewhere.
Frontdoor beats Q2 expectations with ‘record profitability’
The Memphis-based home warranty provider boasted strong results for Q2 2026.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Great project, guys. Looking forward to seeing the finished project. Sure would love more outdoor dining options with the restaurant location. We are lacking in patios and, in particular, rooftop dining options. ” — Frank Lamanna about $25M plan for former Houston’s and First Horizon site begins
“Maybe LeBron will be satisfied with this kind of service.” — Jane Hayden about Peabody launches hotel-within-a-hotel
“The names of these projects being essentially sexual innuendo is the same level of seriousness that Musk views in the safety and well-being of the surrounding communities affected by the byproducts and resource-intensive operations. Utterly pathetic” — Morgan Lupton about SpaceXAI could have a lot more data centers this time next year, Musk says
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A book fair meets beer, cat videos go big and a ramen shop has a birthday party
In this week’s To-Do List, you’ll learn about Memphis Botanic Garden’s new Fun Studio and where to hear about the magic of “biscuit and cornbread culture.”
Sudoku: Aug. 6
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily Wordrow: Aug. 6
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Election Day
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of campaign fliers collected by reporter Bill Dries and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
Trolleys coming back Downtown this fall
MATA plans to resume trolley service Downtown in the fall with four trolleys, according to the trustee of the city-owned bus system. Plus, an update on the city’s recently revamped Group Violence Intervention Program from City Council coverage.
Metro A ‘Colossus’ award: Daily Memphian reporters win regional press awards
Premium Public Safety One day after OUTMemphis shooting, she was arrested. Three months later, the DA said they had the wrong person.
Premium Business SpaceXAI made a lot of news last week. Here’s a breakdown.
Business Sanitation workers union negotiates tentative pay raise with city
Business
Inked: Knickerbocker changes hands, aircraft part repair company expands
Two century-old apartment buildings in Midtown are sold, and it’s “a different ballgame” for people who want to buy industrial properties of a certain size.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis logistics leaders navigate most complex tariffs yet
Premium Business Cyclospora outbreak sends shoppers flocking to Memphis farmers markets
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Church Health creates new role
Business City of Memphis looks to save money on interest
Sports
Martin: Death to the Protect College Sports Act. Signed, Memphis.
“What should be clear to any University of Memphis fan is this: Based on the final language of the bill, the U of M would be anything but protected if this bill is signed into law.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football coach says quarterbacks no longer stressing about position battle
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Notebook: Richie rumors, win totals, NBA schedule release
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag: How to watch games next season, and what to expect from Cam Boozer
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball adds Grand Canyon to schedule, according to report
Food
The Ginger’s Bread to open new Midtown location
After canceling plans for a Downtown location, The Ginger’s Bread & Co. will open a second spot in Midtown.
Premium Food News Battle for Belly Acres continues in court
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Melissa Cookston’s provoleta with chimichurri, roasted cherry tomatoes
Suburbs
Vote delayed for Olive Branch rezoning, landfill expansion
Olive Branch leaders pushed off a final vote on rezoning an area of the city to allow for a controversial industrial park and expand the county landfill.
Premium Arlington Arlington pickleball, tennis expansion could open by next summer
Premium North Mississippi DeSoto County supervisor takes stand in lawsuit against the state
Arts & Culture
Improv theater helps at-risk young people learn a new script
Time on stage helps Memphis Allies’ SWITCH participants, including many former gang members, becoming more confident, sociable, empathetic and aware of their emotions.
Music Elvis Week is coming, and a new generation of fans is taking center stage
Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: Cats and street gangs on the prowl
Opinion
Calkins: Attorney Ted Jones wrote some of the best obits in Memphis. He deserves one of his own.
Ted Jones took it upon himself to write miniature, elegant obituaries on Facebook, celebrating the lives of attorneys and judges and anyone else he knew in the legal profession who had died. Jones, 67, died July 29.
Podcasts
Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Pat Mitchell Worley, the president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Baber is back
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the grand reopening of Rodney Baber Park in Frayser and was taken by Brad Vest.