Health Department reports new monkeypox cases
As of Tuesday, Aug. 2, a total of four presumptive monkeypox cases have been reported in Shelby County, according to the local health department.
Jasmine McCraven
Digital Desk Reporter
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August 2022
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Music Social Club: Memphis rap veteran contributes to Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’
Network channel TLC captures local visiting Manhattan-based Kleinfeld Bridal salon and rapper Tommy Wright III is on the first track of Beyonce’s newly released album, “Renaissance.”
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July 2022
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers release nonconference men’s basketball schedule
The University of Memphis’ 2022-2023 men’s basketball schedule includes seven games against teams that played in either the NCAA Tournament or National Invitational Tournament.
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Food Wiseacre goes ‘all in’ on statewide distribution throughout Texas
The Memphis-based brewing company believes it has a hidden advantage when it comes to conquering the Texas market.
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Music Social Club: Fans react to Ja Morant’s ESPY snub; the world’s favorite Memphis rappers
A former Tiger meets a “King” and an influential playlist polls fans for their favorite Memphis rappers right now.
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South Memphis Orange Mound Tower owners say abortion-rights banner was unauthorized
The banner read, “Thou shall aid & abet abortion,” was placed on the tower by art collective organization, Indecline.
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Arts & Culture Thriller based on Memphian’s book comes out on Netflix
The film is based on Memphian — and #1 New York Times bestselling author — Mark Greaney’s fictional series, “The Gray Man,” which details the story of Court Gentry, a former CIA agent turned killer for hire.
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Performing Arts Memphis twins compete on NBC’s ‘Dancing with Myself’
The Pric3lessTwinz will appear on the season’s finale episode, airing 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 19.
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Music Yo Gotti brings superstars, classic throwbacks to Birthday Bash
The concert made a return on Friday, July 15 at the FedExForum, making it the first bash to be held since 2019.
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Arts & Culture Camp combining hip-hop and architecture comes to Memphis
A camp that uses music to expose underrepresented youth to architecture, urban planning and design made its Memphis debut this week.
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Arts & Culture Third season of NBC’s ‘Young Rock’ to be filmed in Memphis
The project will include local crew, suppliers and other vendors to support all phases of production, such as construction, catering, transportation and set decoration.
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Update
Public SafetySuspect identified in shooting of MPD officer
The officer was transported to Regional One Health in critical condition and was later upgraded to a critical but stable condition. The suspect was taken into custody.
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Arts & Culture Social Club: Grizzlies fans praise ‘Baby Z-Bo’ summer league game performance
Welcome to this weekly roundup of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media, curated by digital desk reporter Jasmine McCraven.
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Arts & Culture Memphis organization named ‘Southern Cultural Treasure’
A Memphis-based organization will receive up to $300,000 in general operating grants — distributed over three years — and a project grant of up to $7,500.
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Music ‘F.N.F.’ rapper GloRilla inks deal with Yo Gotti
The Memphis rapper behind a popular song is the latest addition to Yo Gotti’s CMG record label.
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Public SafetyStylish streetwear, sneakers attract wrong kind of attention
Within the subculture of streetwear, exclusive sneakers and T-shirts can be worth hundreds of dollars. But that can also make the popular items a target for thieves.
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Music Art Bazaar — Where fashion, art and music intersect
More than 30 vendors and area artists gathered Sunday at Black Lodge in Midtown for a fashion show, live music and booths with one-of-a-kind creations to purchase.
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Music Soulful artist expected to be one of Shell’s ‘best shows of the year’
Cameron Bethany, who grew up in Hickory Hill, said Saturday’s 2022 Orion Free Concert Series show at Overton Park Shell will be his first solo performance in five years.
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June 2022
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Arts & Culture Light it up: Your Fourth of July fireworks and events guide
Here are places and events where you can celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, live music and food.
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Food News Raise a glass to veterans at Operation Better Days fundraiser
Local nonprofit, Operation Better Days, is holding a Beer and Brat Festival fundraiser July 1 at Grind City Brewing Co. to help transitioning veterans and their families.
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Arts & Culture Social Club: Drake pays homage to Playa Fly, Memphians react to the NBA draft
Welcome to this weekly roundup of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media, curated by digital desk reporter Jasmine McCraven.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Zoo trades Ja to Utah
Ja Raffe has an important role to play in Utah, but that hasn’t stopped locals from bemoaning the move.
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Metro Two Memphians selected for Harvard fellowships
The Loeb Fellowship will include a year on Harvard’s campus where all fellows will participate in research, audit courses, convene workshops, and conferences as a way of expanding their work through social engagement.
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Music Social Club: Folks share reactions to ‘P-Valley,’ debate spaghetti and catfish
A spaghetti and catfish debate, mixed feelings about the depiction of Mississippians in “P-Valley” and fans react to a new Tiger commit.
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Metro New Memphis Zoo CEO named
Jim Dean will be replaced by former zookeeper — and longtime Memphis Zoo veteran — Matt Thompson.
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