Fourth of July crowds boost Downtown businesses and hotels
The number of people visiting Downtown is holding at about 85% of pre-COVID numbers, according to the Downtown Memphis Commission.
FedEx laying off nearly 150 workers in St. Louis area
FedEx announced it is laying off almost 150 workers at two facilities in the St. Louis area.
Jaylen Wells hopes busy, rewarding offseason will translate to the court
Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells learned how to approach the offseason. He’s used that knowledge to improve his game and give back.
Collierville taps former assistant to lead baseball program
Clay Greene spent the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons in the Dragons’ dugout and now will replace Jeff Munier.
Wednesday’s order of play at Memphis Classic
The Memphis Classic continues Wednesday with morning matches beginning at 11 a.m. and an evening session that begins at 6 p.m. at Leftwich Tennis Center.
Collierville tapping the brakes on e-bike use
E-bikes are rising in popularity, but Collierville leaders have concerns about their use in the town and potential accidents.
FedEx founder’s family sets up office to manage fortune, donations
A little more than a year after the death of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith, his family is becoming more strategic with their investments and philanthropy, said Richard Smith, FedEx executive, director and son of the late magnate.
Utah company buys Collierville land near Mike Rose Soccer Complex
The property on the town’s western border could be developed into residential, commercial or mixed-use.
Inked: Barefoot Bride returning to its roots
Also in this edition of Inked: American Deli may be taking over a former Wendy’s restaurant in the Wolfchase area, and an HVAC company bought a Southeast Memphis building.
Photo Gallery: ‘Suffs’ actress visits Memphis Suffrage Monument
“Suffs,” which runs at the Orpheum Theatre July 31-Aug. 2, highlights the Black activists behind the women’s suffrage movement, including two Memphians.
Daily Wordrow: July 29
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“And I was worried about raccoons eating my cat food and possibly taking up residence in my attic!” — Ernestine Smith about Calkins: Midtown has a beaver problem. It’s not as funny as it sounds.
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“The people in Shelby County government who are in charge of spending our tax dollars need a reality check. The citizens need to stop 🛑 electing people who are so reckless with our money. Where do they think this money comes from?” — Ann M Murphy about Commission approves $125M in loans for county
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Sudoku: July 29
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Daily Jigsaw: Chef Flavas dips
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the husband-and-wife duo Chris and Regina Moore of Chef Flavas and was taken by Sophia Surrett.
Metro
Family alleges officers left Shelby County inmate to die
In a lawsuit, the family of Rockez McDaniel alleges that staff, nurses and others are responsible for his death after he was pepper-sprayed by officers at the Shelby County Jail in 2025.
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Premium Education Calkins: It’s time for SpaceXAI to live up to its promise to Memphis kids
Premium Education SpaceXAI offered major construction upgrades to Memphis schools. What happened?
Premium City of Memphis With latest $50M gift, Smith family goes big
Business
With $4M investment, UTHSC and others expand community health hubs
A community health hub model led by UTHSC and other partners is expanding across the state, thanks in part to a donation from United Health Foundation.
Transportation & Logistics FedEx laying off nearly 150 workers in St. Louis area
Premium Business FedEx founder’s family sets up office to manage fortune, donations
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx laying off more than 150 in New York
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Sports
Tigers channeling their inner ‘Remember the Titans’
The Memphis Tigers football team is going to Victory Ranch to put phones down and bond as a team.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag: Grading the offseason, contemplating Nashville
High School Sports High school football 2026: Central seeks to build on last season’s successes
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: Charles Huff talks a big game for Memphis football. It’s long overdue.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How Memphis can help set the tone for the American early in 2026 season
Food
Dave’s Hot Chicken plans to open in Poplar Plaza
The Pasadena, California-based hot chicken chain will occupy one of the five suites in the former 15,000-square-foot corner space that housed Spin Street before it closed in 2017.
Premium Food News For the local vegan-curious, a box
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: JEM Dining’s homemade yeast rolls with lemon compound butter
Suburbs
Germantown mayoral race may be contested
A former member of the Germantown Fire Department is interested in running for mayor of the suburb.
Premium North Mississippi Horn Lake native to skateboard from Oxford to NYC in honor of late brother
Premium North Mississippi Fleming: Southaven no longer turning a ‘blind’ eye to blight. But have we gone too far?
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Spider-Man’s ‘New Day,’ an early Denis Villeneuve thriller
A new Tom Holland summer blockbuster will hit theaters. Plus, two Wilde sex comedies are still screening.
Premium Performing Arts Ballet Memphis celebrates the past while looking to the future
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: ‘Suffs’ musical brings suffrage fight — and Tennessee’s pivotal role — to Orpheum
Opinion
Opinion: Remembering Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe’s example is a reminder that rejecting racism, caring for the poor, agitating for peace, protecting the environment and embracing diversity transcend color or creed.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the summer league performance of each rostered Grizzlies player.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Cotton Row is hot
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the front door at 60 S. Front St. in Downtown Memphis and was provided by CWCA Marketing.