‘Party with a cause’
Members of the LGBTQ community in the Mid-South gathered for Pride Fest in Robert Church Park. Along with a parade down Beale Street, the festival paired entertainment with information pertinent to participants.
Early-voting turnout highest since 2007 Memphis elections but not by much
The 6,258 early voters Saturday followed a Friday surge of 7,196 that pushed the total turnout for the 14-day period to 361 more than in city elections four years ago.
Record-setting goal barrage sends 901 FC past Bethlehem Steel
Brandon Allen leads the goal parade with two as Memphis 901 FC rolls.
MPD promotes Neighborhood Watch in Old Allen Precinct
MPD launched the Thankful Thursday initiative earlier this month as it seeks to create more neighborhood watch groups in Raleigh and Frayser.
State Attorney General goes it alone on execution dates
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery, in seeking execution dates for nine men including two from Memphis, apparently made a unilateral move in what one federal public defender is calling “mass execution.” Gov. Bill Lee is steering clear of the matter - at least until he is asked to grant clemency.
Metro
Friends remember slain musician with the sly grin
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Elections City Council to ‘stand with the people’ on gun referendum
Business
West Canada port strikes create worries for Memphis
The United States is Canada’s largest trade partner. Ships loaded with containers for now are waiting offshore.
Real Estate Tulsa, Oklahoma-based publicly traded company one step closer to Memphis
Sports
Thanks to his wife, Jay Huff’s shoes are a work of art
Center Jay Huff has been a revelation for the Grizzlies this season. But he’s only the second-most talented person in his household.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Four observations from last night’s win over the Lakers
Food
Another Tops Bar-B-Q location catches fire
For the second time in three weeks, a Tops location catches fire. The location will remain closed until repairs are made.
Suburbs
Collierville mayor: Fraser to succeed Joyner, runoff required for Alderman Pos. 3
Collierville elected Maureen Fraser as its next mayor Tuesday. Mayor Stan Joyner is retiring later this year.
Arts & Culture
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Opinion
Morris: Our local needs outweigh our national desires
“It isn’t new for bitterness and meanness to enter into American politics. It existed even from people we consider to be the founders of the nation.”
Podcasts
MLGW launching mailer campaign on lead water pipes
MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen says on “Behind The Headlines” the utility has the money to replace its lines and is working on funding to replace it on the customer’s side of the connection.