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Funding for Audubon Park splash pad, clubhouse moves forward

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 16:59:38 -0500

The Memphis City Council approved funding for a new splash pad, new parking and tree planting at Audubon Park.

Cohen, Pearson drop federal redistricting lawsuit

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 16:33:50 -0500

One of the federal lawsuits against Tennessee’s new congressional map was dismissed following a request by the plaintiffs.

A legacy of pride: Civil Rights Museum launches Bayard Rustin Institute to inspire ‘angelic troublemakers'

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:40:23 -0500

As a gay man operating in a homophobic era, Bayard Rustin was often forced into the background of the Civil Rights Movement, despite his critical role as a trusted adviser to Martin Luther King Jr.

Shot clock coming to Tennessee prep hoops — but slowly

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:17:00 -0500

Full implementation is set for the 2029-30 season for a 35-second-high school shot clock in Tennessee.

Memphis Movies This Week: Spielberg new and old with ‘Disclosure Day’ and ‘Close Encounters’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 13:39:29 -0500

Aliens are on the big — and giant — screen in Memphis, and you can stream the portrait of the life Memphian Maurice White. And somehow, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” brings it all full circle.

City of Memphis confident that SpaceX will finish water recycling plant

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 16:26:46 -0500

SpaceX paused construction of the plant in April, which The Daily Memphian first reported.

Sudoku: June 9

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Daily Jigsaw: Radio silence

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Today’s puzzle is of various press badges from Bill Dries’ years working in radio and was taken by Bill Dries.

Daily WordRow: June 9

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 20:58:40 -0500

Police found 17 abused or severely neglected dogs at the officer’s residence, as well as evidence that he was possibly involved in dogfighting.

Souls to the Polls rally mixes political optimism with hardcore organizing

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 06:05:33 -0500

Outrage over the redrawing of congressional district lines is fueling get-out-the-vote efforts in Memphis. The formal effort went public Sunday with a Souls at the Polls rally, where candidates were seen but not heard.

WK Kellogg laying off more than 100 in Memphis

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:06:20 -0500

Layoffs include union and non-union employees.

Tax season drumbeat grows louder at City Hall

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 15:28:02 -0500

City Council members have some amendments to Mayor Paul Young’s budget, and they could move closer to closing out the budget season at Tuesday’s council day.

Memphis coach Charles Huff in favor of new proposed eligibility model

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 15:18:09 -0500

A new age-based model could be voted on as early as this month. If implemented, a player would have a five-year clock to compete for up to five seasons.

Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant trade speculation, listener questions

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 13:35:19 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the potential for a Ja Morant trade and take questions from listeners.

Why Huff had to play Tetris with revenue-share payments in his first year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:41:46 -0500

When Charles Huff was recruiting players for the upcoming season, he had to get creative with revenue-sharing payments for the first six months.

Daily Jigsaw: Good gravy

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Today’s photo is from the Memphis Italian Festival and was taken by Jonathan Mintz.

Daily WordRow: June 8

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Sudoku: June 8

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

This Week in Memphis: Budgets galore! Plus, Tom Lee flyway, city pools open

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 17:00:03 -0500

Also happening this week: A funeral service will be held for Judge Jon McCalla and Dr. Mary McCalla.