City of Memphis investigating 2 council members
It is not clear what the city’s independent counsel is investigating, but a person familiar with the matter said it could be for potential violations of state, local and federal laws.
Local restaurateur to open seafood restaurant in former Fancy’s space
Walt & Ricky’s Seafood Kitchen could open as soon as September.
St. Jude participating in 4,500-person clinical trial for HIV prevention
Researchers at St. Jude are partnering with dozens of medical partners globally to answer a question — how do certain HIV treatments work with 16- and 17-year-olds versus adults?
DeBerry clashes with MICAH on Memphis Safe Task Force
The clash came at a weekend candidates’ forum hosted by MICAH. Also the impact of Congressional primaries on voter turnout and Blackburn fallout and calculations.
AutoZone Park’s Future: Will the Redbirds stay if AutoZone Park isn’t updated?
The Memphis Redbirds’ current lease, which allows the St. Louis Cardinals’ top-tier farm team to play in the city-owned ballpark, expires in four years.
Germantown residents changing trash service with higher-priced contract
The number of Germantown residents wanting backdoor service has dropped with the city’s new sanitation contract.
At several local institutions, cash is still king
If you’re going to The Pancake Shop or Paula & Raiford’s Hollywood Disco, don’t forget to bring cash.
Fogelman Properties in expansion mode, adding real estate and employees
Fogelman Properties has added 18 apartment properties with 5,200 units so far this year, and it hasn’t stopped at Memphis.
Growing the pipeline: Inside the plan to rescue rural healthcare in Tennessee
Rural healthcare remains a challenge for UTHSC and several partners across the state. The system’s strategic plan provides some goals to address them, but it requires a coordinated approach and better outreach, some say.
Sudoku: July 13
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Daily WordRow: July 13
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Daily Jigsaw: Celebrating 250
This jigsaw puzzle features participants in the High Point Terrace July Fourth parade and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
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Metro
Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Memphis Public Libraries’ failure to reach an agreement on a fundraising plan with the volunteer group Friends of the Library means some temporary changes.
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Business
New Midtown bicycle shop gears up for business
A native Memphian combined two of his favorite things: bicycles and cats. The result? Dos Gatos Bike Shop.
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Sports
AutoZone Park’s Future: What the Redbirds need at the ol’ ballpark
Years of deferred maintenance have taken a toll on the stadium that what was called “the crown jewel of minor league baseball” when it opened in 2000.
Memphis Grizzlies Morant says he’s grateful for Memphis as he tries to show Portland ‘a different Ja’
Sports From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball
High School Sports Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players
Premium Sports Open triathlon practice encourages Memphians to ‘just tri it’
Food
Food Files: Ouri Matcha to open first shop in Uptown
Ouri Matcha is coming to Uptown while Sun of a Vegan is closing.
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Suburbs
DeSoto judicial candidate wants to be added to supervisor’s lawsuit
Supervisor Robert Foster filed suit last week alleging a judicial subdistrict created by the Mississippi Legislature is racially discriminatory against white voters.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
Arts & Culture Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice
Arts & Culture Pure fantasy: Anime Blues Con combines costumes and community
Opinion
Opinion: Risks of SpaceXAI data center outweigh benefits
“If you plant the right trees in the right places, embrace and care for our native ecosystem, and hold industry and government accountable for their impacts on our environment, we may just succeed.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Cam Boozer’s summer league debut
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the first two summer league games for Cam Boozer and the Grizzlies’ recent offseason transactions.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Riverdogs
Today’s puzzle features the Bayshore RiverDogs Little League team and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.