Eleven-year-old girl rescued from storm drain in Bartlett
Bartlett Police reported the child was found unharmed at around 11 a.m. in the exact area where she went missing.
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Downtown Streetdog celebrates 14 years with ‘Paws and Outlaws’ party
The celebration featured drinks, live music from the Shufflegrit band, family games, a western-themed photo booth, dogs up for adoption, raffle prizes, a silent auction and a doggie pool party for the attending canines.
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Music Elvis Week 2023 honors Presley legacies
This year, Elvis Week festivities will include music, panels, contests, screenings and ceremonies celebrating the lives of Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley.
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North Memphis Roxie’s Grocery will be sold
Some have called Roxie’s burgers the best in the city.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers women’s soccer coach plans to build on last year’s historic highs
The University of Memphis women’s soccer team plays the first of three exhibition games Aug. 7. Head Coach Brooks Monaghan expanded on the team’s new norm of being national contenders, due to last year’s postseason run.
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Arts & Culture ‘This is for Memphis,’ Prep Curry says of local fashion event
“You’re going to have a thousand nos but as soon as you get that one yes, it’ll actually change your life,” the Memphis-born designer told the crowd at a pop-up shop in Germantown.
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Downtown Brewery, bookstores pay homage to Scholastic Book Fair
Skol-Astic Book Fair, complete with beer and books, is for adults and will be held at Soul & Spirits on North Main near the Pinch District. A number of bookstores are participating.
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Arts & Culture Civil Rights Museum announces Freedom Award honorees
The awards honor individuals who have shown a commitment to promote justice and equality.
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GermantownWhat we know — and don’t know — about the water in Germantown
After five days of an ongoing water crisis in Germantown, the city’s mayor answered questions from the media Monday, July 24. But some information remains unclear, including how long Germantown residents may remain under a “no drink, no bathe, only flush” order.
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GermantownGermantown mayor: Water tests did not come back with ‘all-clear’
“We will continue to be under the no drink, no bathe, only flush with our potable water here in Germantown. We will continue the process of flushing the system and opening hydrants while continuing to test.”
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Shelby County State of Emergency declared for Shelby County
Mayor Lee Harris declared a State of Emergency in Shelby County on Monday, July 24, following thunderstorms last week that resulted in loss of power and water to thousands.
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GermantownTwo sites providing water for Germantown residents in need
On Sunday, the City of Germantown announced that municipal water customers east of Forest Hill-Irene Road could resume normal water consumption effective 9 p.m. on that day.
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Food News ‘Tis the Season? Downtown bar hosts Christmas-themed pop-up
For those who want a little Christmas in July, a new pop-up bar Downtown is decking the halls.
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Spirit of Memphis She Got Game: Memphis basketball league wants to empower girls
Jasmine Carson a former Central High basketball player and member of LSU’s National Championship team, spoke at Sunday’s event.
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City of Memphis MLGW pushes ahead with restoration by working on smaller outages
Customers should call 901-544-6500 to report their outage and not assume MLGW is aware of it.
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GermantownGermantown utility customers advised not to drink tap water
Officials said the situation could be resolved as soon as Friday.
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FoodFormer, current Hard Rock employees plan party to say goodbye
As the restaurant’s almost 26-year run comes to a close, more than 200 Hard Rock alums will say goodbye Sunday with one last party and one last group photo.
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GermantownGermantown remains under water advisory; testing underway
Germantown residents remain under a limited water use order following an announcement Thursday, July 20, that diesel fuel had leaked into an underground water reservoir.
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Midtown Memphis soccer fans prepare for Women’s World Cup matches
“Everyone thinks Memphis is a basketball city. If you come down to one of the World Cup watch parties, you’re going to think you are in a soccer town. It is incredible.”
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Music Meet the 2023 Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees
“This roster continues to reinforce Memphis’ unequalled musical status ... known in any country on the planet for its musical prominence,” said John Doyle.
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Neighborhoods Carol Coletta named one of the 100 most influential urban planning experts
Carol Coletta, president and CEO of the Memphis River Parks Partnership, has been named one of the 100 most influential urban planning experts, past or present.
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May 2023
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Metro 90 chickens find safe place to roost at MAS
Birds rescued from a suspected chicken fighting operation are putting a strain on Memphis Animal Services’ already overfilled capacity.
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