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Two local institutions and their partners will serve hundreds, if not thousands, with free eye exams and glasses through a new clinic.
The development group branded the project as Mid-City Memphis and planned a development that would include a mix of townhomes, retail, offices and hotels.
Walt & Ricky’s Seafood Kitchen could open as soon as September.
Two Collierville residents are seeking the Republican nomination for an open position on the suburb’s school board as incumbent Wanda Chism declines to run for reelection.
“Memphis without the Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals? It would be like the Fourth of July without fireworks.”
The Cotton Row Historic District could be getting a glow-up and Downtown a pair of new restaurants.
Several divisions of General Sessions Criminal Court and all divisions of City Court will be closed a second day Tuesday as work continues on damage from a June water leak. Meanwhile, air conditioning problems in the Shelby County Jail have improved.
The Memphis Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Battalion will use the new red bikes, outfitted with equipment needed in a medical emergency, in crowded places that are tougher for traditional vehicles to access.
The Memphis Grizzlies couldn’t find the shooting touch in a summer league loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
A new Tennessee law allows Memphis Light, Gas and Water to have two voting representatives from Memphis’ largest suburbs, one from Collierville and another from Bartlett.
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“The riverfront trolley line would be such a convenient way to reach this place, too bad the city of Memphis and MATA doesn’t care!” — Landon Pleasant about Local restaurateur to open seafood restaurant in former Fancy’s space
“Let’s watch the rats scurry on this one...popcorn at the ready!” — Dennis Ostrow about City of Memphis investigating 2 council members
“Small businesses (eg your hair stylist) nice to pay with cash.” — Teresa Holimon about At several local institutions, cash is still king
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This jigsaw puzzle features the table setting from Umami Amora’s second Juneteenth dinner and was taken by Sophia Surrett.
Two fatal Memphis Safe Task Force shootings in four days have returned the federal presence to the campaign spotlight as an issue.
A native Memphian combined two of his favorite things: bicycles and cats. The result? Dos Gatos Bike Shop.
Ever wanted to try your hand at a triathlon? At Shelby Farms Park, an open practice offered a “soft entry to what feels like an intimidating sport.”
If you’re going to The Pancake Shop or Paula & Raiford’s Hollywood Disco, don’t forget to bring cash.
DeSoto County Schools board member Michele Henley filed suit last week accusing Barton of defamation.
Memphis writer Martha Park received a $4,000 grant from the nonprofit South Arts and a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission — which she will use to fund a series of stories about the intersection between conservation and faith in the South.
“Nearly 800,000 vehicles are donated to charities every year. There are a host of charities that accept donations of cars listed. But they may not all be reputable.”
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
This jigsaw puzzle features participants in the High Point Terrace July Fourth parade and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.