Proposed legislation would severely restrict abortion in Tennessee
Republican Gov. Bill Lee recently announced a package of legislation designed to ban abortion in Tennessee.
Four interstate shootings continue 2019 trend
A highway shooting this week was the fourth of the year and continues a trend of 45 on Memphis roadways last year.
Grizzlies Mailbag: End of a win streak, Jonas Valanciunas’ role, trade/free agency speculation
Was the recent Grizzlies' winning streak a mirage? Is Jonas Valanciunas' defense a problem? How should the Grizzlies be thinking about their future? The Grizzlies Mailbag ponders these questions and more.
Reconfigured airport terminal will be tight fit for airlines
The CEO of the Airport Authority says when the new concourse B opens in about a year, it will require a concourse manager to work with the air carriers. And the construction of six new gates will probably follow in the next phase, Scott Brockman said.
MLGW seeks firmer grasp of aquifer study’s progress
Memphis Light, Gas & Water's new contract with University of Memphis on a five-year aquifer study adds data and reporting requirements designed to keep the utility abreast of research activity.
Memphis the latest victim in chaotic college basketball landscape
The Tigers are still focused on winning the conference even after a 40-point loss at Tulsa.
AAF Memphis recognizes Ehrlich’s advertising career
Jerry Ehrlich joins the ranks of the most prominent advertising executives who have influenced Memphis clients and the community for decades.
Developers: Snuff District plan won’t block public access to river
Task force continues work on plan to improve Orange Mound
The Orange Mound Initiative task force continued to define its plan to improve economic conditions in the neighborhood, and the transfer of Land Bank properties is seen an important early step.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: NBA Draft and last day for Inspire Community Cafe
Also happening this week: Germantown wraps up budget season, and Lamar Alexander is in town.
Elections Lowery warns against complacency as county mayor race heads to Aug. 6
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Spirit of Memphis Membership has its privileges: Memphians launch card to promote local restaurants
Business
PTSD and alcoholism can ruin veterans’ lives. This UTHSC researcher’s solution could one day treat both.
“For things like PTSD and addiction, … all we’ve been able to do are treat symptoms,” said Dr. Jessica Snowden, the vice chancellor for research at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “We haven’t really had enough understanding of a cause to be able to actually treat a cause. And Dr. Cruz’s work is helping bridge that gap.”
Premium Real Estate DeSoto County supervisors show no love for proposed truck stop
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Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis claims International League First Half title with win against Nashville
The Redbirds claim their first postseason berth since the 2018 Triple-A Championship team.
Sports 2 Daily Memphian sports writers win first place in state contest
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers fill final roster spot with commitment from Serbian big man
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Food
I wore a glucose monitor for two weeks. Here’s what I learned.
Food writer Jennifer Chandler spent two weeks wearing a glucose monitor and experimenting with different foods to see how her body reacted. What she learned blew her mind.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Vergos family’s Greek Horiatiki salad
Suburbs
Old Germantown Depot Museum offers a journey down tracks of time
Germantown Depot Museum offers a glimpse of the city’s past, when trains regularly stopped at the depot to pick up passengers and cargo.
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Arts & Culture
Bistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon
“Café Society” includes works by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.
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Opinion
Opinion: As bus riders suffer, Memphis needs to turn MATA around
“Last year’s audit made people believe MATA cannot be redeemed. But it is imperative that we not give up. Memphis should be a world-class city. Quality transit attracts employers and gets people to work on time. It also keeps people from going into debt just to maintain a working vehicle.”
Opinion Maxey: Walking is a way of slowing down the body — and speeding up the brain
Podcasts
City and county budget seasons are winding down. Here’s what two local leaders have to say.
The Shelby County Commission is looking at a possible tax increase while the Memphis City Council is expected to keep the city’s tax rate the same.
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Games
Sudoku: June 21
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