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The slow-moving Grizzlies’ negotiations come as the public sector continues to invest in FedExForum and officials work to keep Downtown safer and cleaner. 

This week’s puzzle features a photo by Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber at Mister Hats. 

“Memphis once again put together a lucrative offer that has been rejected by Big 12. Is that for embarrassment? Or cause for hope?”

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Members of King’s family, and others, have long questioned whether James Earl Ray acted alone, or if he was even involved.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office found more than 40 rifle and pistol shell casings but is still trying to find out what led to the mass shooting. 

Porter-Leath, a local early childhood education organization, appears to be taking over local management of a $30 million, federally funded preschool program known as Head Start. 

The Memphis City Council could also approve some specific standards for MATA to report how it’s spending city money.

Big 12 presidents met Monday to discuss the offer, Ross Dellenger’s report says. He also added that “the proposition is not believed to have the necessary support, for now.”

The trial is expected to last around two weeks. 

Parker’s next court appearance is set for 9 a.m. on July 29 at Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Division 10.

The American Athletic Conference, to which the Memphis Tigers belong, is rebranding and making a preferred name change.

In adding PJ Hall, the Grizzlies are expressing confidence he will prove to be more capable with more opportunity. 

Commissioners will discuss putting all nine Memphis-Shelby County Schools board seats on the ballot. Some say this amounts to a voter recall of the board.

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Union Avenue once reversed lane directions twice a day in a bold attempt to reduce traffic congestion. It may have worked for a while, but it became a confusing jumble that contributed to numerous accidents. 

“It’s like I’m blinded by all the moving parts that are going on behind the scenes that get us to the next starting point,” said one of the developers as the team plans next steps. 

A beloved seafood dish is the star of the menu at this restaurant on the Highland Strip near the University of Memphis.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young has reshuffled his cabinet in recent months and on July 10, hosted an overnight executive retreat at Bass Pro Shops, which he called “an opportunity to really recalibrate the team.”

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in their fifth and final game of Las Vegas Summer League on Sunday night.

The Memphis Redbirds split a doubleheader with the Toledo Mud Hens Sunday in Ohio. Their victory in the second game claimed the three-game series.

Also happening this week: Ford Jr. is supposed to get a trial date, and Tennessee tax-free weekend is coming.

The former Clemson standout played for the Denver Nuggets last season.

On the day he was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, former Tigers football and baseball player Stephen Gostkowski had something to say about Memphis’ basketball program.