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 AM/DM podcast: Inside the FBI’s Operation Viper
Before there was the Memphis Safe Task Force, there was Viper, an FBI operation that occurred very quietly over the past summer.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: ‘Largest development’ comes Downtown, and Huff talks big
Premium Education MSCS downsizes as suburb wants to grow. One school is in the middle.
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Business
Wild Beet to open in former Railgarten space
The salad-focused restaurant is part of the Stomping Grounds redevelopment.
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Real Estate ‘Double down on Memphis’: Mayor Young highlights investment in the city
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Sports
Charles Huff looks to ‘close the gap’ as Memphis football coach
“That’s the mission, to close the gap. We’ve been good. We’ve won a lot of games. It’s time to win a championship,” Memphis’ new football coach said.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Julius Thedford, Mason Matthews lead Tigers event for local families in need
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Food
Wild Beet to open in former Railgarten space
The salad-focused restaurant is part of the Stomping Grounds redevelopment.
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Suburbs
Collierville principal ‘still over the moon’ after state recognition
While it’s the second time for the Collierville school system to take the Principal of the Year honor, it’s the first time a Tennessee school district has had both principal and teacher of the year at the same time.
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Arts & Culture
How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes talks to Lakenna Booker, who is the executive director of Memphis Merit Academy, on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
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Opinion
Herrington: The 2024 draft was supposed to be terrible. It was great for the Grizzlies.
“The Grizzlies have been playing their basketball of late, and the three players leading the way have something unlikely in common.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Is Charles Huff a wow hire at Memphis? He sure has a wow resume.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Inside the FBI’s Operation Viper
Before there was the Memphis Safe Task Force, there was Viper, an FBI operation that occurred very quietly over the past summer.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 10
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?