Orange Mound Tower owners say abortion-rights banner was unauthorized
The banner read, “Thou shall aid & abet abortion,” was placed on the tower by art collective organization, Indecline.
The ultimate guide to the judicial races on the August ballot
Here is The Daily Memphian’s guide to who is who in the 31 contested judicial races, including endorsements and polling by the city’s two bar associations.
Memphian wrote the book(s) on Baldrige quality movement
Diamond in the bluff: Former jeweler Donn Fisher’s out-of-the-box thinking led him to judge entries for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and his expertise in improving quality and productivity is recognized internationally.
Waters: Rev. Eason-Williams’ hope and struggle is ours as well
Slain Methodist minister’s faith and fear compelled her to build “community of shalom” amid culture of violence.
Habitat for Humanity celebrates 13 new homeowners
Interim Director of Construction for Memphis Habitat Alan Massing noted with more than 20 houses projected to be completed by the end of 2022, things will get bigger for Habitat Memphis in 2023.
Electing the Clerks: A voter’s guide to eight races in the middle of the big ballot
These eight county general election races aren’t the contests many voters are watching. Still, the offices control some basic yet complex business operations within county government. Here’s what the races look like.
‘It’s not about policy, it’s about personality and effectiveness’
In the Northeast Shelby County GOP primary race for the General Assembly, voters will decide whether they view incumbent state Rep. Tom Leatherwood of Arlington as effective or, as his challenger says, “lackadaisical.”
Arlington candidates eye final stretch of election
Three alderman positions and three Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board seats are up for election this year. Early voting runs until July 30.
Memphis coach preps for a ‘big year’ in college football at Youth Villages clinic
No matter what’s going on with conference realignment, Ryan Silverfield’s focus is on the program.
Guest column: The case for a water and surf park in Memphis
A smaller water park with a surfing feature would serve as a huge draw for Mud Island, just as skate parks have proven very successful throughout Memphis.
Movers & Shakers
Spencer Belcher recently joined the Tioga Environmental Consultants team as an environmental scientist.
Metro
Rape Crisis Center to expand forensic nursing staff, training with DOJ award
Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center has been named a center of excellence for its forensic nursing program and will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to train more nurse examiners.
City of Memphis Tyre Nichols family attorneys say Memphis hasn’t handed over key docs
Business
Some believe Supreme Court will uphold TikTok ban, but Memphis-area baker is optimistic
After attending Friday’s nearly three-hour Supreme Court hearing, Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies feels her side will prevail.
Premium City of Memphis Global Café team delivers warm, hearty meals to snowed-in neighbors in need
Sports
Morant’s late heroics propel Grizzlies past Wolves in nailbiter
Ja Morant made the biggest plays late to push the Grizzlies to victory over the Timberwolves, but teammates Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane did much of the heavy-lifting to get to that point. Related content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: This season’s Tigers ‘really love each other.’ What a refreshing change.
Food
Sound Bites: More inside details about No Comment and Fawn
Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.
Suburbs
DeSoto Sheriff’s Office continues working with controversial software
Clearview AI is a New York-based tech company that provides a massive database of images collected online for law-enforcement agencies to use during investigations.
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.
Games
Crossword: Snow much fun
The Mid-South seldom receives snow that’s deep enough for serious sledding. But a recent article hints at the best spots for slipping and sliding plus a brief history of “Ski Mt. Moriah.”