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• July 2023

  • ‘They’ll be missed’: Constance Abbey serves last meal

    “Christ reached out to the unreachable and touched the untouchable. In my view, that is what Constance Abbey did,” said Rev. Gary Meade, interim dean of St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral.

    By Jane Roberts July 29, 2023

  • Martin: Six years in, Penny Hardaway has found his Sweet 16 team

    If the program’s summer is any indication, Hardaway’s on-court results in 2023-24 will be his best work yet.

    By John Martin July 28, 2023

  • Calling the bluff: Gambling for a piece of the action

    “While I understand, and share, Virginia McLean’s passion to realize the vision, I submit that her passion has prohibited her from seeing the obvious.”

    By Dan Conaway July 28, 2023

  • The Early Word: Weatherman Tim Simpson signs off; Colvett drops out

    Germantown water is back, the MPD is under investigation (again) and Kelsey’s sentencing is delayed (again).

    By Bianca Phillips July 28, 2023

  • Local and national leaders voice support for DOJ investigation into MPD

    Attorney Ben Crump said Tyre Nichols’ family is grateful the DOJ “heard their cries for accountability.”

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    DOJ announces pattern and practice investigation into MPD

    By Julia Baker, Aarron Fleming July 28, 2023

  • In weatherman Tim Simpson’s world, just about every cloud has a silver lining

    For 29 years, Tim Simpson has been on News Channel 3 telling Memphis viewers about the weather, advising them when a storm is headed their way and when to seek shelter. Now he’s retiring. 

    By Don Wade July 28, 2023

  • Buckley: Colorado is headed to the Big 12. What about Memphis?

    The Buffaloes’ decision to leave the Pac-12 sure seems to be a big blow to the Tigers’ Power 5 hopes. Or do they have a chance?

    By Tim Buckley July 28, 2023

  • The Grizz collector: How Jake LaRavia’s passion for ‘the hobby’ landed one person $5,000

    Jake LaRavia, an avid collector, has briefcases of Grizzlies trading cards inside his home. None of them are for sale. 

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    Grizzlies Insider: What are Memphis players doing this summer?

    By Drew Hill July 28, 2023

  • Primas Bakery + Boutique finds bigger home off Poplar corridor

    The new location at 734 Mt. Moriah Road is across from Gus’s Fried Chicken and along the same stretch as The Urban Gardener, Gibson’s Donuts and Garibaldi’s Pizza. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 27, 2023

  • Penny Hardaway’s patience during the offseason is now being rewarded

    Penny Hardaway spoke to reporters Thursday about a variety of topics, including late additions to Memphis’ roster and the status of Mikey Williams and DeAndre Williams.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 27, 2023

  • Brian Kelsey’s sentencing was delayed again. Here’s a timeline of his legal odyssey.

    Here’s a look back at the timeline that led to former state Sen. Brian Kelsey’s expected sentencing hearing Thursday, July 27, on two campaign-finance felonies.

    By Ian Round July 27, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: What are Memphis players doing this summer?

    From releasing music to a golf trip with friends, here’s what some Grizzlies players are doing this summer.

    By Drew Hill July 27, 2023

  • The Early Word: Valero flare mystery solved; Primas takes the cake east

    Some Germantown residents can flush their water lines, Salt | Soy is merging with Alchemy and the aquifer is looking like a snack.

    By Bianca Phillips July 27, 2023

  • Sanford: Revising the brutal history of slavery is not a winning campaign message

    “Young people must be told the truth about our history — not shielded from it because it makes adults uncomfortable.” 

    By Otis Sanford July 27, 2023

  • Martin: Even with incomplete roster, Tigers foreign trip a good chance for Hardaway to set foundation

    Here are three things the Tigers can get out of their week in the Dominican Republic in August.

    By John Martin July 26, 2023

  • After regular-season success in ‘22, Melrose hungry for more this time around

    Talented transfers augment quality returnees as Golden Wildcats look for continued growth in Derrick Bobo’s second year.

    By John Varlas July 26, 2023

  • Table Talk: A second 901 Hot Pot and a new restaurant writer

    Another popular restaurant is headed to East Memphis, and we’ve got a new restaurant reporter. 

    By Mary Cashiola July 26, 2023

  • Downtown’s ‘Virginia Ave.’ district to launch with block party

    “The back door to Downtown” is seeing a resurgence of residents and businesses, especially as construction continues on the nearby interstate. 

    By Holly Whitfield July 26, 2023

  • New-look AAC: ‘We just want to see who’s on top at the end’

    Houston, Cincinnati and UCF are out; six former Conference USA schools are in. Shouldn’t Memphis automatically be a new AAC power?

    By Tim Buckley July 26, 2023

  • The Early Word: Mulroy, Strickland snap back; Germantown still in troubled water

    Downtown has a new neighborhood, the Tigers lose a transfer and a sculpture garden is coming to Binghampton. 

    By Bianca Phillips July 26, 2023

  • Mayor’s seal of approval helps Mississippi restaurant open in Silo Square

    It may have taken a little help from City Hall, but a 13-year-old Mississippi restaurant chain recently opened its first Mid-South location. 

    By Rashod Cobb July 26, 2023

  • After thousands attend Asian Night Market, organizers look to larger venue next year

    An estimated 8,000-9,000 people amassed at Crosstown Concourse Sunday for the event. By the event’s end at 9 p.m., 90% to 95% of the food vendors had completely sold out.

    By Elle Perry July 26, 2023

  • Inked: Binghampton plans sculpture park; ‘Cowboy Church’ requests variance

    Carpenter Art Garden wants to lease land from the city, while Calvary Church wants to teach kids to ride horses.

    By Rob Moore July 26, 2023

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Could Memphis still add to its 2023-24 roster?

    Uncertainly pertaining to the status of a few members of Memphis’ 2023-24 roster could have Penny Hardaway working until the final buzzer yet again.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 25, 2023

  • St. Benedict takes a step down, looking to take several steps forward

    A new region home — along with a new head coach and some talented returnees — brings renewed optimism to the program.

    By John Varlas July 25, 2023