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
Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors.
Premium Elections August elections continue turbulent history for judicial appointments
Public Safety Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death
Elections Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Business SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
Business
Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors.
Business SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
Health Care UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
Business Frontdoor beats Q2 expectations with ‘record profitability’
Health Care Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Sports
Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Fan fest gives Memphis Tigers faithful first glimpse into Huff era
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis blows late lead in third consecutive loss to Nashville
Golf Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says
Food
At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
Premium Food News New Eats: Jacques Louise has ‘real’ doughnuts. And they’re gluten free.
Suburbs
At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
Premium Collierville Collierville First Baptist Church pastor sees retirement as shift in ministry
Arts & Culture
Metal Museum’s Rust Hall design blends old and new
When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.
Visual Arts Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier
Opinion
Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
Guest Columnists Echols: Seeing more stars than our eyes could take in
Podcasts
Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.