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
Your comprehensive guides to this year’s ‘big ballot’
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Electing the clerks: A voter’s guide to the middle of the big ballot
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: Inside look at Lobley’s bail hearing and the new ‘Old Bridge’
State lawmakers pass $53B budget, Sugarmon wants more time for juvie takeover and we’ve got the scoop on a Downtown gelato shop.
Public Safety Up to $250K a year going to small businesses in high-crime areas
Business
Orpheum Theatre, Beale Street string lights to be installed second quarter
The 700 linear feet of string lights will be hung 22 feet in the air and stretch from the theater to the Downtown Mobility Center.
Premium Business Loudean’s bids farewell to Cooper-Young
Sports
FedEx announces historic NIL commitment to Memphis athletics
The Memphis-based American multinational conglomerate is investing $5 million per year for the next five years in University of Memphis student-athletes “who will be promoting FedEx initiatives,” according to a press release.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Spring game preview: Expected format, rotations
Food
Tommy’s Burger California Style adds Bartlett location
With a West Coast flavor and a secret sauce, Tommy’s Burger California Style will open its second local restaurant in Bartlett later this month.
Suburbs
Demolition of Relax Inn in Lakeland underway
Lakeland Commissioner Wesley Wright points out that there has been a precipitous drop in crime in the city since the Econo Lodge was demolished last year.
Arts & Culture
Overton Park Shell concerts include Black Opry, Bar-Kays, Bodywerk
Shows include Cyrena Wages, Aaron James, MonoNeon, Talibah Safiya with MadameFraankie, Blvck Hippie and Lukah with Hope Clayburn & The Fire Salamander.
Opinion
Calkins: A Memphis theater producer found a brother he never knew about. A story straight from the stage.
After nearly four decades, Memphis theater producer Mike Detroit found a full brother he never knew existed. It’s a mystery that could be a miniseries. But even Detroit warns: “There are parts you may not believe.”
Podcasts
Vintage901 brings the culinary arts to all of Memphis
At its core, Vintage901 is about good food, good wine and the connections people make through eating and drinking together.
Games
Sudoku: April 17
Ready for a bit of a challenge? This sudoku is rated medium.