Ceremony honors the late Judge Odell Horton as federal building is renamed
Rep. Steve Cohen led the unveiling of a sign proclaiming the Odell Horton Federal Building. “Giant of a judge:” The life and legacy of Judge Odell HortonRelated story:
Shelby County reports first case of monkeypox
Shelby County reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox on Monday, July 25, marking the 18th reported case in Tennessee.
Collierville approves new subdivision near Hinton Park in southwest of suburb
Collierville leaders reviewed a residential development in the southwest quadrant of Collierville on Monday evening. The proposal adds 84 homes to the area.
City Council to expand One Beale ‘backstop’ debate
Among other topics, the discussion of the city’s capacity for bond debt will come into play during Tuesday morning committee sessions.
New South Main speakeasy ‘pops up’ from selfie museum
Jared Welch and the Black Sheep team plan to open a speakeasy-type bar and lounge in the basement of 409 S. Main. But to be in the know (and know the venue’s password), you’ll have to check out its Instagram account.
Joris Ray formerly supervised woman with whom he allegedly had affair
Superintendent Joris Ray had a supervisory role over at least one of the women with whom he is alleged to have had had an affair, according to personnel files from the Memphis-Shelby County School System.
Graceland bonds hit snag on payment
Elvis Presley Enterprises had to transfer money from a reserve fund to cover the cost of some bonds, but some bonds were unable to be paid.
$15.3M Edge District apartment complex in works
The development, called University Lofts, will be at 442 Monroe Ave. in the former Holliday Flowers property site.
Cardinals’ star catcher Yadier Molina coming to AutoZone Park for two games
Veteran catcher batting .213 in his final big-league season.
DA’s office files motion to try second teen as adult in Eason-Williams carjacking, slaying
A second 15-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder and will be tried as an adult in the death of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams if requests by the District Attorney’s office are granted.
County Clerk’s license plate backlog stands at 5,200
The Shelby County Clerk’s office will implement a callback system beginning Tuesday, July 26, in an effort to eliminate the long lines of people waiting to renew auto license plates in person.
Tuyen’s Asian Bistro opens in Crosstown neighborhood
Tuyen Le has opened Tuyen’s Asian Bistro just down the street from where her family’s restaurant, Saigon Le, once stood.
Westwood football coach resigns after 6 months on job
On the first day Tennessee schools are allowed to practice in full pads, Devin Scates announced he’s leaving. He replaced the previous coach who’d quit three games into the 2021 season.
Pat Mitchell Worley tapped to lead Soulsville Foundation
Stax Music Academy’s executive director and a longtime local arts advocate is set to head the Memphis music foundation beginning in August.
Guest column: Rev. Eason-Williams’ death ‘ought to feel personal to all of us’
“Whatever is in our power, our sphere of influence, our financial means and our political will, my prayer is that we all honor Rev. Eason-Williams by our actions.”
Election 2022
Your comprehensive guides to this year’s ‘big ballot’
Sanford: With the election in the home stretch, here are the races to watch
Electing the clerks: A voter’s guide to the middle of the big ballot
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.
Crime Crisis: How MPD is deploying its newest recruits
The department’s No. 1 goal, according to its assistant chief of police services, is to expedite the 911 response time.
Q&A with DA candidate Steve Mulroy
Democratic District Attorney General nominee Steve Mulroy answers questioned posed by The Daily Memphian. Related story:
Q&A with DA incumbent Amy Weirich
Republican Shelby County District Attorney General nominee Amy Weirich answers questioned posed by The Daily Memphian. Related story
Political Roundup: Early voting’s first full week, the county clerk’s race, and Latino voters
Shelby County’s early voter turnout so far is higher by far than any other county in the state and mostly Democratic with an estimated 35,000 in the first week once numbers from Friday and Saturday are posted Monday. Meanwhile John Rich campaigns for Brent Taylor and Republicans shuffle their endorsement ballot to highlight the county clerk’s race.
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.
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.”