Vic on Union development at former Office Depot site moves forward
Plans call for a pool courtyard, coffee shop, transit station and pet park.
Emerge Memphis venue space to stop hosting events
Emerge Events will host the final 22 weddings on its event calendar following a decision by the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment.
Work at BlueOval City on schedule, says design builder
Interior construction isn’t expected to begin until April 2023, with peak construction in the months that follow.
Daily Memphian wins two Green Eyeshade Awards
The Green Eyeshade Awards have been given since 1950 to recognize the best journalism across the Southeast.
Violent crime is down but auto theft is up, according to Crime Commission
Major violent crimes, like aggravated assaults, murders, rapes and robberies, are down for the first half of the year compared to the first half of 2021, according to the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission’s 2nd Quarter report released Wednesday, July 27.
Archer Malmo sells company to employees
Employees will earn shares annually based on their level of pay.
Wiseacre goes ‘all in’ on statewide distribution throughout Texas
The Memphis-based brewing company believes it has a hidden advantage when it comes to conquering the Texas market.
‘The good news is Ford’s coming; the bad news is Ford’s coming’
State Senator talks development, workforce development and crime in Lakeland.
Arlington school board candidates set for final week of campaign
Arlington municipal school board candidates are strategizing their final campaign moves with Election Day just over a week away.
Table Talk: Work trips, vacations and staycations offer world of dining options
Two Memphis restaurants named as “crave-worthy restaurants across the South” as eateries more and more becomes reasons to travel, not just part of a trip.
Third suspect charged with murder in Eason-Williams death
A third suspect, an adult, has been arrested and charged with murder in the carjacking and slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams.
Pick six: Six (OK, eight) local players who could contend for Mr. Football recognition
Players will emerge once the season begins, and opinions will rise and fall based on team performance and strength of competition.
Gun safes, groceries, clothes and school supplies: Tax-free-bargains
From July 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023, there is no sales tax on gun safes or safety devices. This weekend will be tax-free for clothes and school supplies. And the entire month of August will be tax-free for groceries.
Calkins: It’s not just a big year for Memphis football. It may be the biggest one yet.
The stakes have never been higher for Ryan Silverfield and Memphis football. Why 2022 will be one of the most important seasons in program history.
Tigers Football Insider: Players who are listed on national watchlists
The preseason watchlists for national awards are rolling out, and three Tigers have made it on four different watchlists so far.
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
State’s near-total abortion ban to take effect next month
The Supreme Court issued its judgment in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Tuesday, initiating the 30-day countdown on Tennessee’s abortion ban.
Inked: Cycle Shop construction begins, archimania designing $55M TCAT BlueOval campus
This week’s Inked shares news on updates with the historic Cycle Shop and Supply building, the Northside High School redevelopment project, archimania’s TCAT BlueOval campus design and a new dual-brand hotel in the Medical District.
Shelby County on alert for monkeypox following report of first confirmed case
“The difference is that we know about this infection, it’s been here since 1950,” said an infectious disease expert. “We’re so far ahead with monkeypox, compared to where we were with COVID. But it makes it just truly a different type of problem altogether.”
Harris, Morgan clash again at Memphis Rotary mayoral debate
The two contenders for Shelby County Mayor clashed for the second time in a week, this time at the Memphis Rotary Club’s traditional mayoral debate.
Bucking national trends, affordable housing in Memphis is a problem of quality, not quantity
Even as housing prices are rising substantially in some parts of the area, the value of housing in other areas has been stagnant or even falling.
Local couple lands Walmart distribution deal
Chris and Regina Moore of Chef Flavas recently pitched their spinach artichoke dip at Walmart’s annual Open Call, resulting in a distribution deal with the major retailer.
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
City of Memphis Snow is melting, but mornings could still be treacherous
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
Premium East Memphis Closeout sale begins Monday at storied Oak Court Mall Macy’s
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:
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 127, Timberwolves 125
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.
$10 Deals $10 Deal: The Lamplighter’s bare bones, but delectable, cheeseburger
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.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland’s 100-acre Ashmont project gets another official OK
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:
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Neighborhoods
New Year, new gym habit? Use proper technique and proper etiquette
The owners of Envision Fitness and Sherika Fitness offer advice on how to put your best foot forward when you’re ready to get fit.
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.