Art Bazaar — Where fashion, art and music intersect
More than 30 vendors and area artists gathered Sunday at Black Lodge in Midtown for a fashion show, live music and booths with one-of-a-kind creations to purchase.
Red, white and boom: Collierville Independence Day event is a blast
“The town has always been big on keeping it fast, and keeping the sky lit up,” Maj. David Townsend of Collierville Police Department said. The 36th annual fireworks show lasted nearly 20 minutes in Cox Park.
Overton Square kicks off holiday weekend with courtyard party
The family-friendly Independence Day celebration in the Chimes Square courtyard featured vintage firetrucks, live music, vendors and more.
Analysis: What Hardaway’s offseason acquisitions say about his growth
Even though Hardaway accomplished his primary goal last season, he understood that the path Memphis took would be unsustainable going forward.
‘Fast and furious:’ In rush to spend, fewer bidders likely cost MSCS millions
In trying to quickly spend $172 million, the school district made decisions that limited competition for contracts, favored certain vendors and helped push overall costs up as much as 40%. Related story:
Changes in specs excluded key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts
Changes in specs exclude key HVAC vendors from MSCS contracts
The district revised HVAC guidelines and its list of preferred vendors before bidding federally funded jobs.
Trolley Night makes strong return
For people who live in the South Main Historic District, Trolley Night is not just about a chance to relax after the week. It also epitomizes the neighborhood’s growth over the past 20 years.
Community celebrates Byhalia Pipeline cancellation one year later
After the Byhalia Pipeline project was canceled on July 2, 2021, the residents who opposed it met at Alonzo Weaver Park for a celebration. A year later, they returned to the same spot to mark the occasion once again.
Early look at potential lineups for the Tigers
Finding the right combinations should be much easier for Penny Hardaway this season.
Opinion: Dobbs decision not only about abortion but about women’s rights more broadly
“I find it easy to understand why women see the overturning of Roe v. Wade as rolling back a broad range of rights for women that goes well beyond the matter of abortion.”
How pro-charter school tech billionaires quietly influence state government
Secrecy. Dark money. Anonymous billionaires. Nonexistent contracts. All affecting our kids’ education. What are the Chiefs for Change doing?
Movers & Shakers
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis recently announced that Hallie Peyton, director of client services and shareholder at Legacy Wealth Management and Russell Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum, have joined the board of directors.
Metro
In wake of school shootings, here’s how local leaders are trying to keep students safe
“We train all our staff in battlefield first aid,” said one local school superintendent. “We watch some really gory videos so they can be prepared.”
Metro Shelby County juvenile charges spike in first half of 2022
Business
Boujee Bistro food truck lands first brick-and-mortar location
The local food truck will be moving into the former site of Regina’s Cajun Restaurant in a Downtown space near Court Square.
Business Jack Morris Auto Glass sold to North Carolina company
Sports
Turnover battles: Can the Tigers’ force more interceptions this season?
The Tigers ranked ninth in the AAC in interceptions last year after finishing first or second in that category for five consecutive seasons.
Subscribers only High School Sports Pick six: Six teams who will have better records in 2022
Food
Recipe Exchange: Coconut Cake from Sweet Bistro
This coconut cake from the now-closed Sweet Bistro in Cooper Young is buttery and has a boost of extra coconut flavor from coconut milk.
Suburbs
GPAC receives $1.4M state grant to help recover from pandemic losses
A grant nearing $1.4 million will help Germantown Performing Arts Center cover costs the city traditionally paid through 2024.
Neighborhoods
Wildlife Services euthanizes 120 Canada Geese after Cordova subdivision complaints
The USDA euthanized 120 Canada geese at Riverwood Farms, in response to the homeowners association saying it was necessary for the protection of the community, but critics say it’s an inhumane, temporary solution to a problem that requires habitat modification.
Arts & Culture
Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
Geoff Calkins said, “The organizers of the Ed Murphey Classic got a burst of inspiration this year. How about bringing the pole vaulting competition to the people? It made for a wildly entertaining night on Beale Street.”
Opinion
Sanford: Election outcome was emphatic message of rejection to the GOP
“An overwhelming majority of local voters believe Republicans have allowed the inmates to run the asylum. And the local party is paying the price.”
Podcasts
Karen Carrier’s influence on Memphis dining; Digging into breakfast barbeque
On Sound Bites, Jennifer and Chris gab about the food news and features of the last week, including a stop at Dynamic Duo for some. “mole-a-que” sauce.