MPD chief discusses meeting with President Biden on violent crime
MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis discussed meeting with President Biden Monday and plans to fight violent crime in Memphis.
Some neighbors not thrilled about proposed Collierville Town Square garage
Collierville is studying land near the square for a potential parking garage. Residents living nearby have concerns about its impact on their homes and the historic area.
Erling Jensen closing two days a week amid staffing crunch
The lack of line cooks is forcing Erling Jensen to close, he hopes temporarily, on Monday and Tuesday. The restaurant has always been open seven days a week.
Officials: Feds not alerting Tennessee about migrant kids
It’s a practice that’s been taking place for years in Tennessee, but one that recently sparked criticism ahead of the 2022 midterm election as Republicans nationwide have increased criticisms of President Joe Biden’s administration handling of the border with Mexico.
GOP lawmakers demand answers on immigration issues
Republican lawmakers discussing refugees demanded transparency Tuesday, July 13, from the federal government regarding unaccompanied minors.
901 FC goalkeeper honored after stellar Memphis debut
Kyle Morton, who had eight saves, was named the league’s player of the week.
Red Cross needs blood donors; local clinics scheduled
July donors will receive $10 Amazon gift card.
Health Dept. reports case of hepatitis A at East Memphis restaurant
A worker at an East Memphis restaurant was diagnosed with hepatitis A. Vaccinations are being encouraged for those who ate at the restaurant as a precaution.
Blackburn’s views on China echo senator’s from the past
Blackburn’s recent speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas was all-China, echoing some of the concerns made by then-Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson during his tenure.
More repairs needed on I-40 bridge
The Tennessee Department of Transportation originally identified nine spots beyond the damage spotted in May that shut down all traffic on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, but that has increased to 16.
West Cancer buys three clinics in West Tennessee
“Because many treatment plans require several weeks of consecutive treatments, having these services close to home is a blessing for patients and their families.”
State honors Helm Fertilizer on Presidents Island for its safety record
Helm Fertilizer Terminal has now exceeded 51,622 hours of work without workplace-related injury or sickness.
Metro
County Commission tries one last time on new-jail study
Shelby County commissioners debated whether they should do nothing and let the new commission with a new majority start anew on the issue.
Public Safety Memphis Safe Task Force sweeps Hickory Hill nightclub, arrests 6
Spirit of Memphis Four Memphis writers are finalists for Tennessee Book Award
Update Public Safety Fatal shootout leaves family grieving, lawmakers and neighbors targeting ‘trap houses’
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Business
JoJo’s Espresso plans third area location
The new location will be 2,200 square feet, which JoJo’s co-owner said will be the company’s go-to size for any future locations.
Premium Health Care ‘We don’t have a healthcare problem. What we have is a funding and a payment problem.’
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Premium Spirit of Memphis Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
Sports
Cam Boozer, meet Tommy Fleetwood. Memphis, meet the Audubon clubhouse’s new sponsor.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer met the world’s No. 6-ranked golfer on the green, where they helped FedEx announce its $1 million gift to sponsor the new clubhouse at The Links at Audubon.
Sports College-sports bill doesn’t get vote but does get spot on US Senate’s September calendar
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball announces nonconference schedule
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Food
JoJo’s Espresso plans third area location
The new location will be 2,200 square feet, which JoJo’s co-owner said will be the company’s go-to size for any future locations.
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Suburbs
JoJo’s Espresso plans third area location
The new location will be 2,200 square feet, which JoJo’s co-owner said will be the company’s go-to size for any future locations.
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Arts & Culture
Four Memphis writers are finalists for Tennessee Book Award
An ice storm aftermath, the newspaper industry, small-town Helen of Troy circa 1993 and where climate crisis and motherhood intersect: Here are the four books that have Memphians up for a statewide award.
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Opinion
Calkins: Memphis needs more gang members. (The spandex kind.)
Collierville Alderman Charles Hall touched a nerve recently when he called cyclists “the spandex gang.” Hall says he didn’t mean anything by it. But Geoff Calkins says Memphis — and the world — would be a better place if it adopted the principles of the spandex gang.
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Podcasts
Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: ‘Suffs’ spotlights Memphis suffrage
Today’s puzzle features the bust of Mary Church Terrell, a Memphis suffrage movement activist and daughter of Robert Reed Church, said to be the South’s first Black millionaire. The photo was taken by Jonathan Mintz.