Collierville fire chief retires and resigns
Collierville Fire Chief John Selberg’s retirement notice, which he submitted Thursday, came 10 days after he was placed on leave.
Fired city court clerk wants City Council to reinstate her
After two of three municipal judges fired her, City Court Clerk Sukita Johnson is appealing that decision to the City Council, arguing that the judges overstepped their authority.
The Early Word: Rawgirls is outta juice, but Newby’s is back from the dead
SpaceXAI asks for more power, but it’ll have to pay. Plus, the fired city court clerk wants her job back, and The King gets his own street.
Food Files: Newby’s, Brookhaven and an Indian restaurant all reopen
It’s been a big week for restaurant and bar reopenings, as three recently celebrated being back and open for business.
Bailey: Selberg retires from fire chief job after days of debate with administration
Two weeks of drama in Collierville reached a conclusion with the retirement of Fire Chief John Selberg.
Arts Beat: New festival brings works of Hemingway, Whitman, Wright to the stage
“We’d really like Memphis to be known as a classical arts incubator — one of the capitals of classical theater, not just for Shakespeare but for the great American writers, too.”
Sound Bites: JEM chefs talk brunch plans, tomato-tastic menu for Edgy Tomato Fest
Josh Mutchnick and Jamaurin “Vino” Wright join Holly Whitfield to talk about JEM Dining’s first three years and their plans for the Edgy Tomato Fest.
Rawgirls has closed again, seemingly for good this time
The Rawgirls truck is now shuttered and padlocked, and Google shows the business as permanently closed.
Fit for a king: Memphis renames street after WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler
Memphis officially cemented a piece of wrestling royalty into its geography.
Briarcrest races past ECS in season opener
Quarterback Cayden Dixon threw three touchdowns against the Eagles in his return to Briarcrest.
St. Benedict dominates in season opening win over Middle College
SBA senior running back Najja Williams led the Eagles offense with three touchdowns against the Bulldogs.
TVA hikes electric rates on Memphis data centers
Data centers across the Tennessee Valley, including SpaceXAI’s sprawling Memphis operations, will soon face steeper electric bills and must pay far more to access the broader electric grid.Related Content:
How linebacker Mike Montgomery went from FCS to the Memphis Tigers
An ankle injury caused Mike Montgomery to start his college career at the FCS level. It put him on a path to find a coach in Charles Huff, whom he wants to emulate.
Wolf River Greenway could be completed in 2031
“I hope that the Greenway provides access for every Memphian to go out and enjoy and experience the incredible natural heritage of their community,” said Wolf River Conservancy Executive Director Erik Houston.
3-day Memphis Jazz Festival coming this fall
A free jazz festival featuring local and national artists is slated for Downtown Memphis.
Mississippi public safety commissioner campaigns for attorney general
Sean Tindell made his case to supporters in Southaven on why he should be Mississippi’s next attorney general.
Audit says misclassified funds, missed invoices added to Hernando’s utility fund deficit
The audit also said the city needs to upgrade its financial software, which dates back to 1988.
Suburban November ballot becomes clear
Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington voters will have their respective school board and local legislative elections. Two suburbs, Germantown and Lakeland, have contested mayoral elections on the ballot.
$15 Deal: Bog & Barley’s sandwich and salad — or soup — combo
How many times have you looked at a menu and couldn’t decide if you wanted a sandwich or a salad?
The AM/DM podcast: ‘Mean Girls,' former coworkers and a hot tomato
High school football 2026: Expectations are high at preseason No. 1 Collierville
At least on paper, the Dragons don’t have too many weaknesses. But head coach Joe Rocconi said his job is to keep his players’ feet on the ground.
Former Evolve Bank CEO keeps 51-month sentence in child sexual abuse material case
Robert Hartheimer, the former Evolve Bank executive convicted of child sexual abuse material charges, will keep his 51-month imprisonment term following a failed appeal by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
What Daily Memphians think*
“What a shame.” — Benjamin Boorman about Rawgirls has closed again, seemingly for good this time
“The plans to improve Frederick W. Smith International Airport are great. It is already a great place to fly out of.” — Michael Brester about Fixing a taxiway, adding a lounge: New airport board green-lights constructions projects
“What we need is more ‘Local Police’ on the streets. … A rotating ‘Task Force’ of people who don’t know the lay of the land is not sustainable.” — Jarvis Greer about MPD chief looks to post-Task Force future
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Fogelman Properties adds to its Texas holdings
The privately owned multifamily investment and property management company just acquired The Ovilla, a 288-unit multifamily community in Red Oak, Texas, for an undisclosed amount.
Tomatoes get edgy, A. Schwab rocks out and Playhouse is gonna be so ‘fetch’
This week, “Inception” will bend your mind, a comedy fest goes to the dogs and tequila is everywhere.
New sports store located in ‘mecca of baseball’ hopes to cash in
A new sporting-goods store in Southaven looks to capitalize on the popularity of baseball and softball in the area.
Redbirds Recap: Memphis drops third straight game to start series with Jumbo Shrimp
The Redbirds blew their lead after eight innings for the just the third time in the 2026 season.
Sudoku: Aug. 21
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Daily Wordrow: Aug. 21
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Fan Fest for football
Today’s puzzle features the renovated box seating at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Wes Hale took the photo.
Metro
Daycare owner in bus death runs 6 other Memphis-area centers
Raven Marshall-Lewis, who owned and ran the childcare center where Winter Jones died last week, operates at least six other childcare centers in Shelby County. Four of them have been cited for issues.
Premium Elections Jerri Green’s game plan and Marsha Blackburn’s primary numbers
Update Public Safety Corrections deputy found guilty in Gershun Freeman’s death
City of Memphis MPD chief looks to post-Task Force future
Update City of Memphis Council committee passes data center pause
Business
Memphis flower shop closes, but its owner’s legacy continues
Rachel’s Flower Shop is closing, but Rachel Greer is far from done when it comes to helping her community.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Fixing a taxiway, adding a lounge: New airport board green-lights constructions projects
Premium Real Estate Apartments near Liberty Stadium cleared for sale
Premium Real Estate Inked: New chance for Second Street restaurant space, new purpose for Kroger building
Business Piece of Grizzlies’ funding moves forward
Sports
Week 1 high school football preview: Yay! We are back.
Games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday highlight the local high school football slate for Week 1.
Memphis Tigers Football ‘They know when Christmas is’: Huff gives team date for naming starting quarterback
Premium Spirit of Memphis Buckley: 25 years after winning in Memphis, Bob Estes returns to see old friends and remember good times
High School Sports Lausanne quarterback ruled ineligible
High School Sports High school football 2026: Munford intends to keep doing what it does best
Food
Table Talk: Headed to a sporting event? Check out the menu
When it comes to sporting events, food is important. So important that food specials seem to be one way local sporting events are trying to attract more spectators.
Premium Food News As Belmont Grill prepares to close, regulars remember the good times
Premium Music Mollie Fontaine Lounge returns — but only for a few nights a year
Suburbs
Olive Branch lights way for new cannabis shop
Dabbs Cannabis Dispensary, a Mississippi-based company with 26 locations in the state, wants to open its second Olive Branch location.
Premium Collierville Collierville fire chief situation ‘is not a personal issue,’ administrator says
Premium North Mississippi Olive Branch restricts data centers
Arts & Culture
Satellite Music Hall to host community preview night
The new venue at Crosstown Concourse is opening its doors to the public on Sept. 2, with all proceeds from the preview benefiting Stax Music Academy.
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Tony,’ ‘Camp Miasma,’ ‘Fast and Furious’ at 25
Spirit of Memphis A Memphis photographer was killed by a driver fleeing law enforcement. His friends are ensuring his memory lives through music.
Opinion
Calkins: He was shot down over Italy. 83 years later, his remains finally found their way home.
Michael Cianciolo was shot down over Italy in 1943. More than 80 years later, his remains were buried in Memphis with full military honors.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: JEM chefs talk brunch plans, tomato-tastic menu for Edgy Tomato Fest
Josh Mutchnick and Jamaurin “Vino” Wright join Holly Whitfield to talk about JEM Dining’s first three years and their plans for the Edgy Tomato Fest.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: THE High School
This jigsaw puzzle features the Central High football team at Crump Stadium, and Brad Vest took the photo.