National Bar Association brings annual convention to Memphis
The National Bar Association was founded in 1925 and has a membership of about 66,000 Black lawyers, judges, law professors and law students.
Teen charged with murder in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams
Miguel Andrade was captured Tuesday, July 19, along with the two other suspects, both juveniles. Community mourns Rev. Autura Eason-Williams after carjacking deathRelated story:
96X is back and speaks ‘from the heart, not the chart’
“After spending 20 years in Los Angeles, I realized that people don’t see music the way that Memphians do. I wanted to tap back into that.”
Environmental groups urge MLGW to invest in renewable energy
The organizations said it’s a crucial moment as MLGW’s board prepares to make a recommendation on its next electric supplier contract.
Lawmakers create process for complaints under K-12 ‘critical race theory’ law
But they offered no more clarity on what exactly teachers can and can’t say about race and history.
Felicia Suzanne’s, Picture Perfect Haircuts, art incubator get grants
Local artist Ephraim Urevbu plans to renovate 825 Jackson Ave. into an artist studio and restaurant on the ground floor and two three-bedroom apartments on the upper floor for artist residencies.
Frank Warren will not seek another term on Collierville school board
Warren had previously said he would run, but in recent weeks has decided to change course.
Table Talk: Good tomatoes, MFWF and join us for lunch at Magnolia & May
Sure, there are tomatoes coming in, but where do we find the best ones? Get your tickets for our Friday lunch at Magnolia & May, and plan ahead for the golf tournament and Memphis Food & Wine Festival.
Inked: St. Jude expanding, Central BBQ remodeling
This week’s Inked covers news on two new buildings and a parking garage on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital campus and revised site plans for Central BBQ’s renovation in Midtown.
Tigers land second commit from Smyrna High School
Smyrna High School athlete Arion Carter announced his commitment to Memphis on Wednesday.
Calkins: Memphis and conference realignment. Is the dream officially dead?
For decades, now, University of Memphis fans have dreamed of making it into a power conference. Is that dream now officially dead? If so, what does the future hold?
Tigers Football Insider: Madden NFL 23 shows respect to Calvin Austin’s speed
Calvin Austin III has a speed rating of 95 on Madden NFL 23, which is top 10 of all receivers.
Two likely to challenge Collierville School Board incumbent
Municipal elections are Nov. 8. Candidates have until Aug. 18 at noon to pick up a petition and return it to Shelby County Election Commission with sufficient signatures.
After record year, Memphis Food & Wine Festival returns with hopes of being even bigger
“These aren’t (chefs) you’d typically see at this kind of a festival, but ones who might be at South Beach or at the New York Food and Wine Festival,” said the festival’s co-chairman.
State Rep. Torrey Harris arrested for theft, assault in Nashville
Harris was arrested after an argument with his ex-boyfriend. He maintained his innocence and expressed confidence the charges will be dropped.
Metro
Ford resignation letter dodges guilty plea, cites ‘antagonistic environment’
Ford filed a resignation letter to the Shelby County Commission, as required by his guilty plea to federal tax-evasion charges. Meanwhile, county commissioners have a timetable for filling the vacancy. County Commission plows through agenda from snowed-out meeting quicklyRelated content:
State Government RFK Jr. touts administration efforts, makes autism claims in Nashville
Shelby County County Commission plows through agenda from snowed-out meeting quickly
Business
Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Sports
Grizzlies score 40 points in fourth quarter to beat Kings
Ty Jerome continued his run of efficient scoring for the Grizzlies despite his tight minutes restriction.
Memphis Grizzlies Trade Deadline Tracker: Waiting on a Ja Morant deal
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers coach Huff says local high school recruiting is ‘50-50’ proposition
Food
Table Talk: Ring in the Lunar New Year with The Daily Memphian
To begin our revived Restaurant Insider series, we’ll gather at Good Fortune Co.
Premium Business With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Suburbs
Ex-St. George’s basketball player faces 8 felonies in campus sexual assault case
A 19-year-old accused of eight felonious accounts related to two sexual assaults on the St. George’s campus appeared in court. His attorney says much of the story is still untold.
Premium Bartlett Could Bartlett get rid of its property tax?
Winter weather Arlington Suburbs pretreated roads, but still need help from Mother Nature
Neighborhoods
These Memphis-area high school football players made it to the Super Bowl
Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Big Game, starting with the very first one. Former Arlington High standout 'just really wants to win the Super Bowl'Related story:
Business The Station gets its liquor license, seemingly clearing the way for the store to fully open
Premium Business Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
Arts & Culture
Pro cornhole comes to town, and the Dixon celebrates 50 years
In this week’s To-Do List, a new Pink Palace exhibit explores the science and culture of food. And Urban Earth hosts a workshop on air plants.
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Satisfying our craving for crafting
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Send Help’ is a good time, and ‘Macbeth’ is at Crosstown
Opinion
Opinion: Like Minneapolis, Memphis doesn’t have an ‘immigration problem’
“Introducing immigration enforcement into our neighborhoods does not make us safer; it fractures trust, drives fear underground and harms families who are already contributing quietly and faithfully to the life of this city.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A Ford era ends
Last year, Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was charged with seven counts of federal bribery and tax evasion charges. This week, he pleaded guilty to five of them.