‘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
MSCS board votes to sue over state takeover proposal
The MSCS board’s resolution claims that Tennessee lawmakers’ takeover proposal “directly conflicts with established constitutional provisions and statutory requirements.”
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City of Memphis Mayor proposes 2% raise for city employees and no tax increase
State Government Tennessee Republicans push for significant last-minute ESA voucher expansion
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Business
$1B for rural health care coming to Tennessee
Tennessee health leaders met in Memphis to talk about how to address rural health care needs.
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Sports
Tuesday prep report: Collierville baseball holds off Houston for No. 1 seed in the district
Clutch pitching from closer Bradley Stubbs gave the Dragons a second straight dramatic victory over their biggest rival.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian track and field honor roll
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Food
What’s good for the Goose is made ‘the hard way’
The Silly Goose Lounge’s co-owner won’t be giving away the secret recipes and days-long methods to their pizzas or cocktails, but he promises, “There’s a lot of work behind when you order a drink.”
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Suburbs
Friendly rivalry fuels Tennessee’s best pole vaulters
For Claire Wetick of St. Agnes and Collierville’s Ava Williams, the closest competition is coming from within.Related content
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Pop stars in ‘Michael,’ ‘Mother Mary’
Memphian Jaylen Hunter makes his movie debut as the young version of Marlon Jackson in the earlier sections of new Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael.”
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Opinion
Herrington: First look at the potential Ja Morant trade market
A Grizz-centric spin around the NBA, with an early look at the (very theoretical) Ja Morant trade market, a peak toward June’s draft and a bittersweet gaze across the early playoff landscape.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty
The plea may end a saga that made national news, but it’s complicated.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: Soccer and city budget season kick off
Games
Sudoku: April 20
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?