As early voting ends, push to Aug. 4 election day heats up
Final early voting turnout numbers should be released Monday, and politicos on both sides of the partisan divide will study the numbers for hints at Thursday’s election results.
Sacred soul singer part of Crosstown Arts’ concert lineup
The arts organization will host a dozen performances in the Green Room at Crosstown Arts and Crosstown
Theater, in August.
Calkins: (Sky) walking in Memphis — as pole vaulters soar over Beale
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 Saturday night on Beale Street.
How Tennessee DAs will find out about, and prosecute, abortions
Some observers believe ride share app records, credit card statements, internet search histories and more could be used to prosecute Tennessee abortion providers when the state’s near-total ban goes into effect Aug. 25.
‘We cannot be deterred': NAACP speaker tackles health care, racial disparity
The theme of Freedom Fund Luncheon, “The State of Black America,” focused on discussing current issues facing Black and minority populations in the past, present and future.
Apartment dwellers expect amenities these days
With rents up more than 17% nationally over this time last year, the most user-friendly amenities are add-ons that do not cost residents more.
Groups reveal Orange Mound revitalization plan
Juice Orange Mound and Rhodes College students unveiled the Mound Up! Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, culminating a two-year process.
DeSoto spending $10M to extend high-speed Internet
The latest survey of residences revealed 3,758 households don’t have access to broadband or are underserved, meaning download speeds of less than 100 Mbps.
Hernando project hopes to introduce work-live-play lifestyle
A $30 million, mixed-use development featuring upscale shops, restaurants and boutiques, patterned in part after Silo Square in Southaven, is poised for approval in Hernando.
Election 2022
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Movers & Shakers
Tish Towns, executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Regional One Health, has been appointed to the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) Board of Directors and named chair of the THA Council on Inclusion and Health Equity.
Letter to the Editor: The magic number to renew my car tags
“The present Shelby County Clerk is running for reelection. This is her system and record after 3 1/2 years on the job with a record backlog of tags.”
Early voting ends with clouds, lines and questions
Numbers for Saturday’s final day of early voting aren’t out yet. But turnout is expected to top 80,000 for the two-week period. The final day also saw nonpartisan poll parties in two parts of town to boost overall turnout. Election Day is Aug. 4.
Metro
The Early Word: A family is reunited after 30+ years, and 12 comes in clutch
A mom sues Shelby County over her son’s jail death, the Chelsea Greenline is finally moving along and Japan comes to Germantown.
Public Safety Mother of inmate who died at 201 Poplar files lawsuit
City of Memphis Memphians ask mayor questions about Elon Musk, MSCS and drive-out taggers
Shelby County County Commission approves Regional One land purchase despite $240K increase
Business
‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Memphis is now one of six cities nationwide that is home to two public universities with the Carnegie R1 designation.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Premium Business Paint Memphis appeals lawsuit over back pay to former co-directors
Sports
Ja Morant found his dance moves, and the Grizzlies found an OT win
Ja Morant came through for the Grizzlies when they needed him the most, and Memphis danced past the Phoenix Suns in overtime. Related content:
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Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Barnes & Noble to open in Germantown
Germantown hasn’t had a large bookstore since 2011, when Borders closed in the Carrefour shopping center.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 25
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.