Candidates address MICAH session on inequality
Hundreds of people and more than 30 city candidates on the Oct. 3 ballot attended a Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope meeting Sunday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Westwood.
The Day After: Memphis shifts to Navy after win over South Alabama
The Memphis Tigers are moving on quickly from their 42-6 win over South Alabama because Navy and its sometimes baffling offense await after a bye week.
SHC excitement builds with parade, Battle of the Bands
The Southern Heritage Classic weekend continued Saturday with the Orange Mound Community Parade and Battle of the Bands taking place prior to the evening's football game.
Jackson State ends stretch of SHC frustration
Jackson State picks up first victory over Tennessee State since 2011.
UTHSC study affirms link between air pollution, IQ loss, suggests folate could help
Research project shows air pollution in city's southeast corridor is the highest; folate may help buffer drop in IQ.
Despite heat, thousands turn out for cool Memphis festival
An estimated 130,000 attended the 32nd annual Cooper-Young Festival in Midtown.
Metro
Blight, animals and parks: New leaders take position at key city divisions
One of the three confirmed city directors is in charge of a completely new division to tackle garbage and trash collection. Plus, the City Council approved a bonus for retired city employees.
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Business
Downtown riverboat landing moving closer to Bass Pro
The move will support the ongoing preservation of the historic cobblestone river landing.
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Sports
Ja Morant dishes on Desmond Bane trade, Jaren Jackson Jr. extension and Ty Jerome addition
Grizzlies star Ja Morant said he was shocked to see Desmond Bane get traded to the Orlando Magic, but it was best for both teams.
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Food
Table Talk: English brings dinner to the Brooks
Chef Kelly English is hosting a four-course meal inspired by “Away with the Tides,” an exhibition currently at the Brooks Museum of Art.
Suburbs
From FedEx to City Hall: Olive Branch COO stepping down
Before Todd Ondra was hired, Olive Branch’s 17 department heads reported directly to the town’s mayor.
Arts & Culture
You can sing your heart out at the Orpheum. But not on the stage.
Saturday afternoon screenings of “Sing 2,” “The Sound of Music” and “Grease” will feature on-screen lyrics, encouraging audience members to belt out their favorite songs.
Opinion
Brilliance, courage defined journalist, and amigo, Karanja Ajanaku
One day in late May 1977, a young Black man took a seat at a desk for his first day as a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
Podcasts
Two state lawmakers plan to push for MSCS takeover
Rep. Mark White and Sen. Brent Taylor, both Republicans, propose the next steps for their bills that would give the state more power over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.