The political life and times of Myron Lowery
Former Memphis City Council member Myron Lowery, who died Sunday, was also interim Memphis mayor and City Court Clerk during 40 years in the rough and tumble of local politics.
Herrington: For the Grizzlies, class is again in session
Not much actual instruction happens on the first day, of course. For the 2025-2026 Memphis Grizzlies, instruction will begin Tuesday during a training camp held, for the second consecutive year, in Nashville.
Fire breaks out at Cooper-Young restaurant
“Our hearts are with them,” said Karen Carrier, who owns two nearby restaurants and was on-site for The Beauty Shop’s lunch service at the time. “We’re really concerned about Mulan.”
Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s drive comes from the game, not a paycheck
Cedric Coward brings to Memphis a passion for basketball rooted long before he was taken on the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Hive Bagel opening location in East Memphis
During a recent Sound Bites podcast, Hive owner Josh Steiner said the bagel shop and deli’s next location would be in East Memphis. Now we know where.
Some documents in Tyré Nichols’ civil rights lawsuit could become public
For about a year, the City of Memphis has sought information from a California family who were close with Nichols. However, attorneys for Nichols’ mother sought to prevent the records from being handed over.
Who is the team behind the Regional One Health rebuild?
“This isn’t about outside firms coming in, taking out dollars and leaving,” the Regional One president and CEO said. “This is about combining specialized health care expertise with Memphis proven capabilities, ensuring that Memphis business grows.”
Grizzlies media day: What Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Kleiman had to say
New numbers, roster changes, injuries and beyond. When the Memphis Grizzlies coach, general manager and stars spoke at media day, they issued some quiet confidence.
Ryan Silverfield addresses running up the score against FAU
After the Tigers had their win sealed at Florida Atlantic, some fans wondered why Memphis scored again. Ryan Silverfield tackles the issue.
Hardaway expects to establish Memphis’ regular rotation ‘right away’
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is wasting no time to establish a pecking order among his players as official practices begin.
Former Memphis councilman, interim mayor Myron Lowery dies at 78
Lowery was elected to the Memphis City Council in 1991 and was elected City Court Clerk in 2020.
Tennessee educators ask lawmakers to dial back or amend state testing
Dr. Kevin Schaaf, a Metro Nashville Public Schools reading specialist, said students are often fatigued and disengaged in class, stressed by the emphasis on test performance.
Struggling CBU loses a third of its student population in one year
Beleaguered CBU lost a third of its student population from last year while other local colleges saw modest declines or, in the case of LeMoyne-Owen, a small increase.
Ja in China: Before Ja 3 sneakers hit stores, they were born on a whiteboard
“I think that’s the shoe you talk about later when you say ... ‘They made four other models and they are still going back to the 3s,’” Phil Morant said of Ja’s new signature sneaker.
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Ask the Memphian: Why are my lights off but my neighbor’s are on?
To understand why the lights may be on on one side of a street but not on the other is to gain a window into the intricate, man-made spiderweb that is MLGW’s distribution system.
Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Collierville, Germantown, MASE, Melrose, Munford and St. George’s are up for consideration this week.
This Week in Memphis: New Smith for FedEx board, new life for Peppertree
Also happening this week: Memphis Safe Task Force kicks off, and Civil Rights Museum opens redesigned Founders Park.
What to Order: The Dame just opened, and you need to try the goat cheese spread
“We are surrounded by high-quality restaurants, so we didn’t want to enter the arena competing with them,” Hotel Pontotoc’s general manager said. “We had to find our own little niche with upscale bar bites.”
What Daily Memphians think*
“It may surprise some, but it is my impression that, when power goes out (as it did here Saturday morning), MLGW is much more responsive than it was just a few years ago. Commendations to Mr. Seaton and Mr. Roberts.” — Van Harris about Ask the Memphian: Why are my lights off but my neighbor’s are on?
“The loss of international students who typically pay full fare. Education was, like soybeans and rice, one of our top products. What are we doing to ourselves? The projection of the need for doctors, teachers, social workers and engineers is real. What in the world have we done to ourselves? The unintended consequences of poor policy continues.” — Jim Mulroy about Struggling CBU loses a third of its student population in one year
“My wife and I (and dog) had a lovely cocktail time Friday night on the patio. They make a nice charcuterie board as well! Great drinks. Great service. Great ambiance. Great addition to downtown.” — Ham Smythe about What to Order: The Dame just opened, and you need to try the goat cheese spread
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No. 11 Memphis wins at No. 25 Rice, 2-0
Memphis takes over the top spot in the American Conference with Sunday’s victory in Houston.
The politics of the coming National Guard deployment
Here’s a look at the still-moving political developments in the federal intervention into Memphis’ crime problem.
Opinion: Parents want accountability at MSCS. Students deserve it
“If the ASD was a ‘failed experiment,’ then what do we call decades of schools where almost no child can read?”
Metro
In a city plagued by crime rate, leaders hope Memphis Safe Task Force can shift the narrative
In detailing specifics of the Memphis Safe Task Force, Gov. Bill Lee didn’t dwell on the city’s crime rate. Instead, flanked by Mayor Paul Young and Police Chief C.J. Davis, he pledged that the crime reduction that could come would be lengthy and sustainable.
City of Memphis National Guard won’t be making arrests, governor says
City of Memphis ‘Flash drought’ returns to Mississippi River at Memphis
Spirit of Memphis Back for its 29th year, Wifflestock lets adults be kids for a good cause
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Business
Prominent Midtown yoga studio closing after 12 years
Delta Groove Yoga will close its Overton Square studio this weekend after 12 years, though its teacher training school will continue.
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Spirit of Memphis Instead of Park Place, Memphis Monopoly players can buy the U of M
Real Estate Memphis Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on biggest development yet
Sports
Ja in China: An Alaska detour, funeral crashing, typhoons and tattoos
Ja Morant’s detour and subsequent late arrival in Asia were the precursor to what would become a wacky tour filled with unexpected twists and turns. Here are some of the best tidbits.
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Food
Food Files: Chick-fil-A goes Uptown
Also, Max’s Sports Bar hosts a grand opening for its new upsized patio space, Urban Consequence Brewing Co. has closed and Cafe Piazza is open in Collierville.
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Suburbs
Millington says Halbert owes more than $30,000 in rent for clerk’s office
The Millington city manager says Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert hasn’t paid rent since 2023 for an office at City Hall. But Halbert says the lease must have been signed by a different county government team.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works)
While the U of M’s production is “part Shakespeare, part block party, 100% heart,” Germantown Community Theatre is doing Shakespeare with an all-female cast.
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Opinion
Echols: Fall is hard to beat
Autumn officially started Sept. 22, but one day soon, we will all wake up to air that is so crisp and so clear that it blows all the way through our souls.
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Podcasts
Why aren’t there more starter homes in Memphis?
“Right now we’re at a point where the cost of constructing housing is so high,” the City of Memphis’ chief of infrastructure and development said.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Redbirds winning season
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo from a Memphis Redbirds game against Nashville on July 5 at AutoZone Park and was taken by freelance photographer Wes Hale.