Trigger law would ban abortion in Tennessee if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Abortion access would be severely restricted in Tennessee if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
Liberty or Tom Lee? Folks split on where BBQ Fest should be
After a month at Liberty Park, some folks think it would be a fine permanent home for Memphis in May. Others are ready to be back on the river, which MIM president Jim Holt says is where they’ll be in 2023.
Weirich opens campaign headquarters
On Aug. 4, she will face Democratic nominee Steve Mulroy, a law professor and former prosecutor, lawyer and county commissioner.
First Horizon answers lingering questions about Toronto-Dominion Bank merger
In an updated proxy statement, FHN directs employees on answering client questions about the merger, including questions about its continued involvement in the region.
Mississippi governor optimistic state’s growth will follow DeSoto’s lead
Tate Reeves touted economic growth potential across the state during an appearance at an Olive Branch manufacturing plant.
Local, state and national Republican strategist John Ryder dies
The former Shelby County Republican Party chairman and member of the Republican National Committee, as well as its general counsel, died over the weekend at the age of 72.
Calkins: What we learned about the Grizzlies’ future, as Ja and his teammates said goodbye
Ja Morant is going to sign his contract extension, Kyle Anderson and Tyus Jones seem unlikely to return, and Steven Adams thinks “duckmaster” would be a fine thing to put in a Tinder profile. What we learned from the Grizzlies’ postseason news conferences.
‘We’re saying zero tolerance for littering’
Olive Branch is cracking down on littering hard enough that Police Chief Don Gammage interrupted a day of yardwork to chase down a couple of folks who dumped trash in a nearby ditch.
Olive Branch mayor focuses on citizen involvement
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams made a campaign promise to get citizens involved in government, and he is living up to his plan with four groups, one concentrating on litter.Related story:
‘Hell yeah': The best from Ja Morant, Zach Kleiman and others from Grizzlies exit interviews
From updates on Ja Morant’s knee to Steven Adams’ hilarious quotes about the Peabody ducks, here are the best moments from the Grizzlies’ exit interviews Sunday afternoon.
Vote for the high school baseball player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Briarcrest, ECS, FACS, Millington and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 19.
Staks plans new breakfast locations in Collierville and Omaha
Staks Pancake Kitchen has secured its second franchise agreement, this one with a Collierville resident.
Reconfigured Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium could bring back big concerts
The logistics of the concert business have changed dramatically since the city’s last stadium show 25 years ago, with more elaborate stages. The planned renovation announced last week would allow the biggest tours to again have a venue in Memphis.
Retiring Hope House head leaving legacy of ‘life-changing’ assistance
She added social services for adults, saying that there is no way to reduce generational poverty without engaging the adults and the children in the family.
Groove On-Demand Downtown ride share service gains popularity
Ridership is booming at Groove On-Demand, which serves about 1,500 passengers a month with shuttle rides throughout Downtown and the Medical District.
How Desmond Bane helped Kendric Davis grow as a player
The Tigers transfer says his college career wouldn’t have been the same without the influence of Bane.
Herrington: Grizzlies offseason roster rankings, Part 1
Taking in age and contract status, among other factors, here is a look at what the value might be for Grizzlies players ranked No. 17 to No. 9.
Metro
The Early Word: Feagins fires back, and Mahogany exits East Memphis
COGIC peaces out again, The Cooper becomes a first and we look at what goes wrong when the Grizzlies play the Rockets.
Education Proposed bill would allow recall of school board members
Business
XAI opens path to work with Memphis-area businesses
“It is important to us as a company that we grow in Memphis. We want our fellow businesses to grow, too.”
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ road game against Temple
Thursday’s matchup with the Owls is currently the final opportunity the Tigers have this season to add another Quadrant 2 win to their resume.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Five thoughts on the Grizzlies’ third straight Rockets loss
Food
Table Talk: Six places to get a king cake in Memphis
It used to be you had to make your own king cake or order one from New Orleans, but now many Memphis bakeries make them, as well.
Suburbs
Germantown wants more analysis of tax incentives for The Standard
Germantown is in the early stages of a potential tax incentive for the redevelopment of Carrefour at Kirby Woods. While no final decisions were made, some aldermen have concerns with the TIF.
Arts & Culture
Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
Opinion
Calkins: Sure, Taylor Jenkins screwed up. But that’s not what you should worry about.
Taylor Jenkins took the blame for the loss. It was nice of him to say. But the Grizzlies real problem may be their inability to handle the best in the West.
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.