Lee touts ‘conservative values’ at Lincoln Day gala, Kustoff calls impeachment ‘giant time suck’
The local Republican party will win elections again, the chairman of the Shelby County GOP vowed Friday at the party’s annual Lincoln Day Gala.
Friends, foes trade barbs on plans for Tom Lee Park’s transformation
Owners of 70 Downtown businesses signed off on a June 26 letter to Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland supporting Tom Lee Park transformation, but critics are keeping the heat on.
Herenton calls on supporters to win mayor’s race with early vote dominance
Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton told a women's rally that he wants to guard against election fraud. Meanwhile, contender Tami Sawyer rips Herenton and Mayor Jim Strickland for attending the local GOP's Lincoln Day Gala.
MUS starts fast in season-opening victory over Ridgeway
D.J. Brown opens scoring with a pick-six as MUS defeats Ridgeway.
Lifeline to Success approaches a decade in changing lives of ex-offenders
The Brown family started the idea of Lifeline to Success at their dinner table 2009, and they have counseled 1,200 people in the 10 years since it began.
Fun under the stars: Free park events strengthen community bonds
Free outdoor community events like Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series, Lakeland’s LAMP events and Bartlett’s upcoming Movies in the Park are bringing residents together in growing numbers to enjoy area parks.
Metro
Daily Memphian takes multiple first places in state journalism contest
The Daily Memphian’s journalists won high honors for breaking news, features and sports writing.
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Business
Escape Room, Amuse owners find next challenge in former Bari space
A new hangout spot is coming to Midtown Memphis that brings a twist to the traditional game night.
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Sports
Grizzlies Free Agency Notebook: Aldama, Jackson in spotlight
Memphis Grizzlies news, notes, observations and analysis as the NBA’s summer free agency opens, including items on Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Food
Escape Room, Amuse owners find next challenge in former Bari space
A new hangout spot is coming to Midtown Memphis that brings a twist to the traditional game night.
Suburbs
Bailey: A special home for a hero
William Brooks paid a steep price in serving this country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. This week he received a gesture of appreciation for his sacrifice.
Arts & Culture
Escape Room, Amuse owners find next challenge in former Bari space
A new hangout spot is coming to Midtown Memphis that brings a twist to the traditional game night.
Opinion
Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Italian gelato shop scoops ‘the real thing’
Matteo Servente is Holly Whitfield’s guest on this week’s Sound Bites episode, where he talks about his path from his hometown of Torino, Italy, to Memphis.