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
The Early Word: Ole Miss death a mystery; MSCS schools get sorted
Germantown tries to help Houston High, Tom Lee’s house may see new life and runners cover 465 miles for St. Jude.
Premium Education Interim head is breaking MSCS into regions. Here’s what they are.
Premium Public Safety Community connections: Olive Branch police start new volunteer program
Premium Public Safety Where do wrongful death lawsuits against the jail stand?
Business
Memphis to Peoria: St. Jude runners begin 465-mile relay
About 200 runners convened at the starting line on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Downtown campus to kick off the four-day run back to Peoria, Illinois.
Premium Business Calkins: Hey, xAI did a good thing! (And MSCS was smart enough not to get in the way.)
Premium Business New soda shop will bring dirty pop to Bartlett
Premium Business XAI could tackle some MSCS building upgrades
Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: FedExForum lease, Desmond Bane trade follow-up
This first installment features deep dives into a couple of big-topic questions like the FedexForum lease, the Desmond Bane trade and its follow-through and more.
Premium Public Safety No arrests in Ole Miss player’s death; homeowner says ‘nothing happened’ at pool party to spark shooting
Premium Memphis Tigers Football With questions at nearly every position, running backs could be heart of Tigers’ offense
Memphis Grizzlies Europe bound: Grizzlies will play two international games vs. Orlando
Food
The AM/DM podcast: The backstory on the Bartlett Baby Jack’s closure
Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy.
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: The backstory on the Bartlett Baby Jack’s closure
Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy.
Arts & Culture
ARTSmemphis marks $100 million in grants
ARTSmemphis president and CEO Elizabeth Rouse joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Why Tennessee nonprofits matter more than ever’
“Lawmakers must ensure that policies protect — not punish — the institutions that are closest to the people. Tennessee has long championed the importance of local, faith-based, and community-driven solutions. That’s exactly what the vast majority of nonprofits represent.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The backstory on the Bartlett Baby Jack’s closure
Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy.