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
The Early Word: County tax woes and a Task Force with no end in sight
Southaven residents are still waiting to hear from SpaceXAI over buyouts, the “Duck Dynasty” still reigns over the federal duck stamp contest and the Grizzlies are pretty darn healthy.
Collierville The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator
Premium Public Safety A year of Memphis Safe Task Force: 13K+ arrests, decline and scrutiny
Business
Southaven homeowners by SpaceXAI power plant haven’t received offer for their land despite reports
Residents had mixed feelings about both selling their home to SpaceXAI and the noise its power plant creates.
Premium Real Estate ‘It’s going in the wrong direction’: Assessor sounds alarm on county tax base
Premium Health Care Millington expands mental health services
Sports
Briarcrest reaffirms TSSAA commitment
Saints won’t be joining four other Division 2-AAA football programs who are striking out on their own in 2027 and 2028.Related content:
High School Sports CBHS, MUS will play as football independents in 2027, 2028
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The new-look Grizzlies begin the season sound of body and mind. That’s a start.
Food
Annual Southern Foodways event to be held in Memphis
The Memphis event is only the third time in almost 30 years the Southern Foodway’s symposium has been held outside of Oxford, Mississippi.
Premium Food News The baker behind Moore Truffles pivots to cookies — and a bright purple shed
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator
Today, we discuss the ongoing impact of a conflict that started between the town administrator and the fire chief, both of whom no longer work for Collierville.
Premium Germantown Germantown rejects residents’ appeal of Bodine School expansion
Arts & Culture
The Indigo Girls, Linda Perry show at the Shell rescheduled
According to the Shell’s website, the concert was sold out.
Spirit of Memphis Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
Neighborhoods
Native soil: Dixon manager grows his side business with indigenous plants
For Adam Queen, growing plants is both a hobby and a career.
Opinion
Herrington: The new-look Grizzlies begin the season sound of body and mind. That’s a start.
The most substantial and, happily, best news from Monday’s season-launching “media day” at FedExForum came from the medical update: There wasn’t much of one.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator
Today, we discuss the ongoing impact of a conflict that started between the town administrator and the fire chief, both of whom no longer work for Collierville.