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’
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
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
TCAP scores 2026: See how MSCS students did on Tennessee tests
Third graders in the Memphis district shined in one subject area, while math scores stagnated for elementary and middle school students.
Premium Education Suburban reading scores surpass state average in TCAP data
Premium Elections Suburban incumbents head toward reelection as more candidates pull petitions
Shelby County Incoming County Commissioner accused of misusing taxpayer dollars
Premium City of Memphis Memphis Zoo one of 40 across the country hit with bomb threats
Business
Mahaffey pitching its tent in Southeast Memphis
Mahaffey Tent and Event Rentals is relocating its operations after buying office and warehouse buildings from another company with a long local history.
Premium Real Estate Homebuilders reject ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to Germantown’s newest neighborhood
Premium Real Estate In the shadow of the Sterick, Memphis Public Market reviving long-vacant Downtown corner
Premium Real Estate Inked: Mini golf, mini go-karts and many properties sold in Flicker Street Arts District
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Leader honored and other moves
Sports
Herrington: Grizzlies enter offseason with full roster — but still room to maneuver
Chris Herrington resets the Memphis Grizzlies' offseason with an overview of where the roster/salary situation stands and what could be left to do.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies notebook: New player nicknames and numbers
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Buckley: Former NBA star Carlos Boozer ‘very proud’ as son Cam faces media with Grizzlies
High School Sports Collierville baseball coach not returning
High School Sports Scrum-believable: After years without a home field, Memphis Inner City Rugby puts down permanent roots
Food
Food Files: Plant Based Heat founder dies, restaurant lives on
Plant Based Heat, Tops Bar-B-Q and La Roche reopen, but a Downtown restaurant and an East Memphis liquor store are closing.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Umami Amora, a night to remember
Suburbs
Get ready for a rash of hot days
The heat index is likely to climb as high as 107 this week. So take the kids to a splash pad to cool off, stay hydrated and check on your elderly friends and neighbors as temperatures soar.
North Mississippi Olive Branch police officers cleared in 2024 fatal shooting
Arts & Culture
Everything old is new again: Memphis thrifters dig the vintage vibe
Two separate Downtown events dedicated to second-hand items, from clothing to jewelry to old beer steins, attracted devoted shoppers Saturday afternoon.
Arts & Culture Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area
Opinion
Herrington: Grizzlies enter offseason with full roster — but still room to maneuver
Chris Herrington resets the Memphis Grizzlies' offseason with an overview of where the roster/salary situation stands and what could be left to do.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: The Grizzlies unveiled a future, but getting past the present still requires a little work
Podcasts
The AM/DM Podcast: How to soak up the sun or escape the heat
On today’s show, we’ve got a rundown of indoor summer-themed events — and a one outdoor block party that’ll make you sweat.
Food The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant pop-ups keep popping
Games
Sudoku: June 26
Ready for today’s sudokus?