The Thai Cobb salad was one of The Daily Memphian’s late food writer Jennifer Biggs’ favorite things. 

Wednesday’s game was shortened to seven innings due to a pregame rain delay. But Charlotte rose in a bonus eighth to secure the win.

Even before a federal judge halted the state takeover of MSCS, it’s unclear whether the new oversight board had final-approval authority over any of the other contracts elected board members approved Tuesday. And the questions don’t stop there.

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When a judge is absent for nearly 40% of the days he’s due to be on the bench, the ripples can affect the entire criminal justice system, including defendants who may have to spend longer in jail than they should have.

A strip mall near a former Southaven Walmart has a new owner. Meanwhile, two other companies are closing their DeSoto County branches.

Mark Matheny attributes the teachings of Rev. James Lawson Jr. for inspiring “A Walk Into Nonviolence,” a four-day children’s camp for ages 5-12. 

Today’s puzzle features the Memphis Police Harbor Patrol and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

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

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus. 

Athletes from Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and St. George’s named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state boys soccer team. 

Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s outage map showed more than 15,000 of the utility’s customers without power.

The Grizzlies acquired a few draft assets by trading away Santi Aldama, but they also maintained the ability to use the large traded player exception created in the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal. 

Heather Currier Hunt will head the St. Jude academy, where she will help build leadership skills “whether you’re in facilities, or you’re a Nobel laureate, and everything in between.” 

With the heat index possibly reaching 110 this weekend, officials suggest taking precautions.

Mississippi aruges that the lawsuit from the Mississippi NAACP about SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven is a threat to its ability to regulate the state’s environment. 

A Downtown Memphis Commission board gave the green light for the new Memphis Art Museum’s signage, including a code deviation.

Bar Limina hosted a sold-out Steak Night late last month with chefs from Kinfolk, Hard Times Deli and Gussied Up.

Complete with its new patio, Celtic Crossing is packed with fans watching the World Cup — especially the U.S. matches. As owner DJ Naylor said, “There’s life in the old dog years.”

After 12 straight wins and more than $300,000 earned, Adam Remsen’s time on “Jeopardy!” came to an end — for now — in his 13th game. But there’s more “Jeopardy!” in his future.

Auditors reviewed three years of Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ finances and its current internal controls, prompted by lawmakers’ request for an audit in 2025. A final report is expected July 8.

Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis’ dismissal could get the civil case against the City of Memphis, which has dragged on for more than three years, moving again.

The new law came after the county lost two judicial seats in 2024, one in Shelby County Criminal Court and a second in Shelby County Circuit Court.

Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?

The Walter L. Bailey Criminal Justice Center reopened Wednesday, July 1, after a two-day shutdown by a Health Department order after a water main burst and flooded the lower level.

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