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• July 2023

  • Danielle Ballard: The life of the party, the humble star

    Numbers and accolades tell just a small part of the story about the former Central star, who died last week.

    By John Varlas July 20, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: FIBA World Cup next on Memphis offseason docket

    Jaren Jackson Jr. will have a summer to battle against young talents Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero at FIBA World Cup training camp. 

    By Drew Hill July 20, 2023

  • Best man and new man: Memphis trade could ‘rejuvenate’ Marcus Smart

    Phil Forte will stand with the Grizzlies’ newly acquired guard at his upcoming wedding. And he has plenty of stories to tell when he raises a glass to toast his longtime pal.

    By Drew Hill July 20, 2023

  • Retired judge Bobby Carter now monitoring courts for the city

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland announced that he hired a longtime legal professional to monitor the courts. Bobby Carter confirmed to The Daily Memphian he has been contracted by the city on a part-time basis.

    By Julia Baker July 20, 2023

  • The Early Word: Groundhog Day for MLGW; FedEx lays off workers (again)

    City hires a retired judge to monitor the courts, Holiday Ham may be in trouble and Davonte Pack goes to jail.

    By Bianca Phillips July 20, 2023

  • Barrage of storms complicate long-term improvements at MLGW

    Normal Station has been one of the areas hardest hit by power outages, but modernizing the community’s electric equipment has resulted in a 50% improvement in reliability.

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    MLGW estimates power outages will last several days

    By Keely Brewer July 20, 2023

  • Table Talk: Trouble at Holiday Ham and a to-go trend

    The parent company — Holiday Ham Holdings LLC, which also includes Pimentos Burgers, Bar & Grill — filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Meanwhile, other restaurants are focusing on the to-go sector.

    By Mary Cashiola July 19, 2023

  • New Eats: Exploring the brunch menu at East Liquor Store

    Ed and Brittney Cabigao have expanded The Liquor Store diner brand with a second location in the Williamsburg Village shopping center.

    By Holly Whitfield July 19, 2023

  • Power outages the eighth-worst in MLGW’s history

    Historical data from MLGW shows the worst storms in its history, based on the number of customers who lost power. More than a third of those happened in the past year and half. 

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    Power outages spike Tuesday during severe thunderstorms, heat advisory

    By Keely Brewer July 19, 2023

  • Inked: $2.5M for Millington airport, 48 S. McLean Blvd. project moves forward

    When the Federal Aviation Administration announced in March it would invest $14.8 million into upgrades at Memphis International Airport, the agency also announced it would grant Millington’s airport $1 million toward the new terminal. 

    By Rob Moore July 19, 2023

  • The Early Word: Storm outages top Katrina; Friends say Brooks can’t build

    Justin J. Pearson reports massive fundraising, Millington airport gets a facelift and takeout is taking off. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 19, 2023

  • Brooks Museum faces mediation over planned site

    Friends for Our Riverfront, a local group dedicated to protecting the city’s riverfront promenade for public use, is legally challenging the museum’s right to build at the Downtown site. 

    By Keely Brewer July 19, 2023

  • Former Memphis Tigers shine in NBA summer league

    Of the 10 former Memphis players who suited up for NBA summer league, a handful stood out.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 18, 2023

  • Justin J. Pearson, Justin Jones report massive fundraising after expulsions

    State Reps. Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones both now have more campaign money than any of the Republican lawmakers who expelled them in April.

    By Ian Round July 18, 2023

  • The Early Word: Commission can’t agree on chair; plus, new eats all over

    Judge denies reopening Alicia Franklin’s suit, FedEx has a new CFO and a FedEx-St. Jude golf favorite won’t play this year.

    By Bianca Phillips July 18, 2023

  • New FedEx CFO will earn an annual salary of $919,000

    In addition to his salary, FedEx announced Monday that Dietrich will receive a signing bonus of $200,000, which will be paid in two installments.

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    FedEx names new CFO and EVP, announces shifts in its finance team

    By Rob Moore July 17, 2023

  • Exclusive: Germantown to get pickleball club with national opportunities

    A 40-court concept proposed for the Forest Hill Heights area would be the largest in the vicinity. Investors hope one day, it could host national pickleball events.

    By Abigail Warren July 17, 2023

  • The Early Word: You’ll want a peach of this; plus, a look at mayoral campaign spending

    More pickleball is coming to Germantown, Pete Pranica is here to stay and Southaven commemorates a tree.

    By Bianca Phillips July 17, 2023

  • Gas, trips to Starbucks and legal expenses: Takeaways from mayoral finance filings

    Finance reports show spending patterns of Memphis mayoral candidates. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 17, 2023

  • Exclusive: Carriage Crossing launches contest to showcase local entrepreneurs

    The “Pop Local” contest allows local small businesses owners and entrepreneurs to apply for a spot in the popular retail center.

    By Abigail Warren July 17, 2023

  • Southaven to mark historical sites, starting with ‘The Tree’

    Southaven may be a young city, but it’s preserving its history, starting with The Tree.

    By Toni Lepeska July 17, 2023

  • Herrington: What summer play meant for Jake LaRavia, David Roddy and other young Grizzlies

    Chris Herrington breaks down how each of the under-contract Grizzlies that participated in summer league played in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

    By Chris Herrington July 17, 2023

  • Tigers offensive coach Tim Cramsey forges partnerships with quarterbacks

    What does the Tigers offensive coordinator want from his quarterbacks?

    By Frank Bonner II July 16, 2023

  • Designer David Quarles sets the scene for local restaurant — and beyond

    The “in-the-clouds thinker” and Memphis designer has audience of millions on Facebook and Instagram with his DIY decorating videos.

    By Jane Roberts July 16, 2023

  • Local beauty brand makes mark on Whitehaven

    “I decided I was gonna sell some lipstick,” Angelita Parham recalls. “I put them on Facebook and, honey, they sold out in the first day.”

    By Beth Sullivan July 16, 2023