Longest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens to retire
“Honestly, the best part of our 19 years in Memphis is Memphis itself,” said Kevin Sharp, who will step down after 19 years in the role.
DeSoto state senator wants to ban Sharia law following Muslim judge’s appointment
After the appointment of Mississippi’s first Muslim judge, a DeSoto County state senator wants to ban Sharia law in the state.
Katt Williams, Luke Kennard and others praise Memphis at Celebrity-Am
While many of the celebrities are playing golf, they say the real reason for participating has nothing to do with the quality of their swing.
Lowery looking inside and outside county government to assemble cabinet
Shelby County Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery said that while he doesn’t think 25 days is enough time to assemble a team, he will be deliberate on appointments.
Memphis Grizzlies’ schedule includes notable returns, fewer national games
For the now-rebuilding Grizzlies, the schedule means fewer national television contests but a return to host status on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the potential return of lots of familiar faces.
Judge denies attempt to strike down DeSoto subdistrict — at least for now
A federal judge has denied an attempt by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster to prevent a small section of voters to elect two new county judgeships just weeks before the election begins.
The Grove at GPAC announces fall season
Salsa, jazz, Southern rock, R&B, Americana and a Beatles tribute show are coming to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.
$15 Deal: Panuzzo King’s pizza-inspired sandwiches
Panuozzo originated in a small town near Naples in the 1980s but had a social media moment a couple of years ago.
Dinosaurs, trains, Phoebe Bridgers and a dive-in movie at a city pool
In this week’s To-Do List, John Legend is live at the Garden, a “Matrix” actor stars in a Hattiloo play and you can get a sneak peek at Stomping Grounds.
Calkins: At this week’s Memphis golf tournament, Bluey, anger, sadness — and some Charlie Brown philosophy to get you through.
It’s a bittersweet week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Every highlight comes with the awareness that there are only two more years of them. Every moment comes with the knowledge that they are now ticking away.Related content:
On the golf course, food is just the ticket
A trend in other sports, offering an admission ticket combined with free food and drinks, comes to the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Penny Hardaway addresses recently eligible players, Serbian big man, Charles Huff
Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway addressed questions about the upcoming season Wednesday after golfing 18 holes at the FedEx St. Jude Championship Pro-Am.
Collierville breaks ground on library’s new $12M chapter
Collierville leaders read the room: A growing community meant the town was going to need a bigger library. Now, they hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for a little shelf improvement.
Tigers blank Kennesaw State in women’s soccer season-opener
Ai Kitagawa scored twice in the first half to get the year off to a winning start.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Three cheers for McIlroy! He gets it. Class act.” — Beau Peyton about Rory McIlroy on FESJC: ‘I think it’s important to be here’
“Love the perspective and attitude that Jack Sammons conveys! We all need to try to think more like he does.” — Don Baker about Calkins: At this week’s Memphis golf tournament, Bluey, anger, sadness — and some Charlie Brown philosophy to get you through.
“This will be a wonderful addition to an excellent library. We in Collierville are very fortunate to have such a great library with so many excellent programs and, of course, lots of books.” — Steve Senteney about Collierville breaks ground on library’s new $12M chapter
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
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Daily Jigsaw: Bridges to books
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the line of people waiting at the National Civil Rights Museum to meet Ruby Bridges and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
Signs of trouble: Inside the vandalism charges against Erika Sugarmon
The chain of events chronicled in the two misdemeanor traffic camera footage, Facebook video and a chain of events chronicled in two misdemeanor citations trace the months-long path to a not-guilty plea by the county commissioner.Related content:
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Update Public Safety Fatal shootout leaves family grieving, lawmakers and neighbors targeting ‘trap houses’
Business
UTHSC reports vindicate controversial professor, but departed faculty disagree
Faculty members who left the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s occupational therapy department dispute the findings of the two reports.
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Premium Health Care ‘We don’t have a healthcare problem. What we have is a funding and a payment problem.’
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Sports
Calkins: Why is the PGA Tour’s decision so heartbreaking? Ask any volunteer: It’s because of the kids.
The PGA Tour is not including Memphis or St. Jude in its Championship Series after 2027. That’s a blow to the thousands of tournament volunteers who “do it for the kids.”
Premium Golf Justin Rose arrives in Memphis ‘bucking the trend’
Premium Golf Cam Boozer, meet Tommy Fleetwood. Memphis, meet the Audubon clubhouse’s new sponsor.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Memphis needs more gang members. (The spandex kind.)
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Hill: NCAA rules will change story for Memphis football’s next Anthony Miller or Calvin Austin — and maybe the next Charles Huff
Food
New Eats: Jacques Louise has ‘real’ doughnuts. And they’re gluten free.
The Midtown bakery has soft, pillowy fried donuts, oatmeal cream pies and cinnamon rolls that everyone can enjoy.
Premium Collierville At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Premium Food News Here’s the dill: Boss Lady Pickles gets a chance at Cordelia’s
Suburbs
DeSoto Board of Supervisors, county visitors bureau want Landers Center suit tossed out before trial
Todd Mastry filed suit in 2025 claiming he was terminated because he refused to stop booking Black acts after requests and alleged racist comments from county supervisors and members of the Visitors Bureau.
Premium Real Estate Former Cascades developer owes millions in unpaid loans, documents show
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Arts & Culture
Prince Mongo dies after fall at his East Memphis home
Prince Mongo, the local eccentric who sported goggles and a silver wig and ran for mayor repeatedly, has died.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Four Memphis writers are finalists for Tennessee Book Award
Arts & Culture Memphis Movies This Week: Locally made ‘Elijah Peel,’ Anne Hathaway’s ‘End of Oak Street’
Opinion
Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
Podcasts
Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Rust Hall
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the front entrance to Rust Hall and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.