Responses to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday, June 24, overturning the nearly 50-year old Roe v. Wade decision fall along party lines in Memphis and across Tennessee. Near-total abortion ban takes effect in 30 days, but a ‘heartbeat bill’ could come sooner The closest state to Memphis with abortion access? Illinois.Related Stories:
Jalen Duren, Josh Minott and Lester Quinones landed in favorable positions, with talent around them.
The newest Memphis Grizzlies said they are ready to fit in with the trash-talking, confident group that achieved the second-best record in the NBA last season.
Visitors to Overton Square this weekend will have the opportunity to donate blood on site and enjoy live music, games and the Memphis Tigers football team.
Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, the Mid-South’s largest OB-GYN practice, has purchased the iconic Opera Memphis building at 6745 Wolf River Blvd.
The Memphis Branch NAACP and other organizations say problems at an early voting location ahead of the May county primary election day have prompted their push for paper ballots as a backup.
Hard-fought victory over Tulsa left team drained ahead of a difficult challenge from Detroit on Saturday.
The University of Texas at El Paso wing is the fifth transfer to commit to the Tigers for the 2022-23 season.
MATA Public Information Officer Mia Harvey said the Main Street line is still fully operational despite some observing rubber wheel trolley buses instead of steel wheel trolleys in Downtown Memphis
Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission gets an overview of expected impact of the Haywood County project that is generating 32,900 construction jobs to build the megasite, and about 6,000 net new jobs for the site’s assembly facility, battery plant and recycling facility.
Local artist Anderson Goin and his group are embracing the “ugly” to make it beautiful.
Memphis Sandwich Clique cofounder Ryan Hopgood’s family was prepared to donate his organs. Now they’re calling his recovery a miracle.
George Cates won’t be here to see Friday’s official opening of the Overton Park 9. He died in a plane crash a year ago. But when you play the course, you’ll see his good work. And you’ll honor him with your smiles.
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Ted Townsend will replace Robertson, the Chamber’s first Black president and CEO.
“We lead the world in gun violence and mass shootings, rampages with numerous people shot and killed. Our governor is a coward. All who take gun money in the face of this reality are cowards.”
“We will lose young professionals, new college grads and young families to surrounding areas of other cities where there is substantial affordable housing available.”
Welcome to this weekly roundup of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media, curated by digital desk reporter Jasmine McCraven.
The junior standout had a hand in 25 goals for Class AAA state semifinalists.
Leaford Anderson, 53, has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge in the Sept. 17, 2021 death of Edward Lee Brooks, 52, the Shelby County district attorney’s office said.
With traffic stops being a large part of the task force’s activities, anecdotal evidence suggests some area drivers are becoming more conscientious about expired license plates and revoked driver’s licenses.
“So many people in Memphis, unfortunately, are pros at managing poverty,” Malcolm Rawls said. “The biggest challenge is breaking the shame and stigma around asking for help with money and money management.”
The Holiday Heroes program for Youth Villages is underway and the organization is looking for volunteers to make the holidays special for young people under its care.
The demonstrative, communicative Morant fans witnessed in the season’s opening three-game homestand seemed like a distant memory Monday.
Why bar hop the block when you can simply hop on an elevator?
The revitalization project is the latest in the Orpheum Theatre Group’s work to modernize the Downtown campus.
Growing up in New Chicago inspired Kevin Swannigan to work hard. One of his proudest moments came when he posed as the muscular image on the National Civil Rights Museum logo.
“We can’t let people who don’t actually live in Memphis tell us how terrible our own city is. ... Yes, there’s risk here – but there’s also rhythm, resilience and beauty.”
On this episode of The AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips help you prepare for the week ahead.