Man charged in Margolin Hebrew Academy shooting
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has charged a man in connection to a shooting at Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva of the South in East Memphis.
What did Tigers learn in first exhibition game? Here are three takeaways.
This is almost an entirely new-look Memphis squad that had four of its players physically join the group in the last eight days alone. It was a Tigers game unlike any other.
Community Foundation, City Council award nearly $450K in HBCU scholarships
More than 80 Memphis high school graduates were honored with a dinner reception at Memphis City Hall Wednesday night after being awarded scholarships from the Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund.
Silverfield’s message at Tigers fall camp: Learn to close out games
The Tigers lost four games by seven points or less last season. Coach Ryan Silverfield plans to fix that in pursuit of an AAC championship. Buckley: Tigers football camp is open. Put on the blinders, people.Related stories:
Germantown detects diesel in water near fire station
After several days of clear tests, Germantown had a low level of detection of diesel from one of its fire hydrants near City Hall.
Voters in House District 86 go to polls one more time
Voters on the western edge of Shelby County go to the polls Thursday, Aug. 3, to elect their state representative for the fourth time this year.
Table Talk: What’s the spiciest dish in Memphis?
We’re under an excessive heat warning, and the best idea might be to fight fire with fire.
Roxie’s Grocery will be sold
Some have called Roxie’s burgers the best in the city.
St. Jude seeks 4,000 volunteers for marathon weekend
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is the largest single day fundraiser for the hospital.
Juvenile court partnering with Whitehaven boarding school
The court announced Wednesday, Aug. 2, that it’s partnering with a residential boarding school “designed to train young boys to excel in academics and athletics.”
Innovate Memphis fills new role to help students get to school
Nikki Dildine and her team will work on a school-by-school basis supporting transportation safety programs.
TennCare offers new breastfeeding benefits
TennCare officials say the new lactation benefits are funded by shared savings from the state’s Medicaid waiver agreement with the federal government.
Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown join forces for student career pathways
The collaboration is a new joint effort between the three districts to engage with industries and create opportunities for students.
Federal officials hold public meeting to explain MPD review
The Zoom meeting was one of many meetings with individuals and groups the federal agencies will host in response to the U.S. DOJ’s pattern or practice investigation into the Memphis Police Department.
It’s golf, not hoops, but Memphis Tiger Caleb Mills is already pushing his team
The Memphis Tigers spent the first night of their weeklong Dominican Republic trip on a golf range. Though they hadn’t even played one of their three scheduled exhibition games yet, Caleb Mills' competitive fire was already burning. Tigers Basketball Insider: Could Memphis see David Jones in the Dominican Republic?Related story:
Tigers women’s soccer coach plans to build on last year’s historic highs
The University of Memphis women’s soccer team plays the first of three exhibition games Aug. 7. Head Coach Brooks Monaghan expanded on the team’s new norm of being national contenders, due to last year’s postseason run.
Bartlett Performing Arts Center unveils 25th season line-up
The 2023-24 schedule includes country, bluegrass and gospel artists; a comedian; full-scale live theater productions; a ballet and even some ‘70s and ‘80s throwback musical tributes.
Metro
Mayor Young says police task force getting to ‘nitty gritty’ after delays
Also in the Political Roundup: Jerri Green at Wiseacre and one less contender for Shelby County Mayor.
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: Labor Day is 901 Day, Memphis Rox doc premieres
Visual Arts Photo Gallery: A look at Memphis Art Museum construction
Premium South Memphis My Sistah’s House to begin construction on its first mixed-use development
Business
This mom of 5 and artist made a line for Anthropologie and a space for other moms to create
“All the women who work for her are moms with young children who were trying to work part-time and still be at home part-time with the kids. She encourages us to use our gifts and shine in our own ways in her store while also being flexible.”
Premium Transportation & Logistics Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend
Premium Health Care Plans for new Regional One campus move forward as price moves up
Premium Business Cracker Barrel scraps logo change after backlash
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis drops finale of series at Oklahoma City
The Redbirds claim the interleague series victory 4-2.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Almost a year after his last game, this Tigers running back’s return was ‘all gas, no brakes’
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: Memphis’ opener was all about business. Especially for Brendon Lewis.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers open the season with a blowout victory over Chattanooga
Food
Redefining the soul of Southern food one plant-based plate at a time
Plant-based eating seems to be on the rise across the South, fueled in part by social media. Memphis has no shortage of selections at its restaurants or food festivals.
Suburbs
Collierville’s former Gus’s will be demolished
“While I hate to see this house be torn down, I think it’s life expectancy was limited when it was changed to a commercial use,” Commissioner Bill Cox said. “… It’s death certificate was signed when it was changed to commercial.”
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: A look at Memphis Art Museum construction
The new museum will feature a new Monroe Avenue plaza connecting the museum to the Cossitt Library and providing access to the Mississippi River.
Opinion
Opinion: The reach of Memphis Rox keeps climbing
“Memphis Rox isn’t just about climbing walls. ... It is about a Memphis that refuses to stay on the ground, a Memphis that believes no mountain is too high.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Find po’boys, cocktails, coziness at Memphis Whistle
On the podcast, we talk about Jef’s craft cocktail philosophy, Amanda’s recipes, what the restaurant offers today and how the two look at owning a small business in Midtown.
Games
Daily WordRow: Collierville beer rules
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.