Calkins: It might look a little different this year. But Memphis football is back.
As another season begins, everything is different about Memphis football. Except everything that matters.
Memphis faces hottest summer on record
Memphis is experiencing the hottest summer on record so far, and last month was the second hottest July in the city’s history.
Early voter turnout tops 86,000 in Shelby County
The 86,637 early voters for the 14-day period ending Saturday, July 30, turned out in force for the last two days.
Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane aims to be leader on and off the floor
New dad Desmond Bane and sponsors provided backpacks and school supplies for 150 first- through fourth-graders from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.
Three suspects in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams appear in court
Miguel Andrade and Brayan Carrillo, both 15, and Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, have been charged with first-degree murder.
Street Food: Mol-e-que is vital ingredient in Dynamic Duo’s ‘Memphis’ burrito
The “mol-e-que” sauce in the smoked pork burritos from the Dynamic Duo food cart is a little bit Houston and a little bit Memphis.
Memphis Parks breaks ground on Whitehaven multipurpose room
The $2 million multipurpose room at the Whitehaven Community Center will feature a banquet hall, catering kitchen, parking lot and public entrance.
First Horizon, TD CEOs discuss ‘fantastic partnership’ at Positively Memphis luncheon
During Monday’s luncheon, both FHN and TD Bank N.A. CEOs stressed Memphis’ ongoing role in new institution’s operations.
COVID survivor returns to Regional One with hugs, thanks for saving his life
Nesbit, Mississippi resident John Butler, who did not have a gym membership before, now goes every day, part of what may be his lifelong work to rebuild the 85% muscle mass he lost in his arms and chest.
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
Grizzlies Mailbag: The biggest cost in losing Kyle Anderson and De’Anthony Melton?
Chris Herrington takes more mid-summer questions about the Grizzlies, including what the team will miss most after losing vets Kyle Anderson and De’Anthony Melton and which returning players’ development is most important.
Tim Dwyer leaves the bench and a lifetime of politics
General Sessions Court Judge Tim Dwyer is not seeking another term in the Aug. 4 election ending a family journey in politics that began in the early 1950s.
Metro
The Early Word: Memphis takes over Netflix and the Naval Academy football team
Olive Branch is building a “wall” to monitor who is coming into the city, teacher vacancies are down at Memphis-Shelby County Schools and a South Main pioneer has a vision for Jackson Avenue.
Metro MSCS staff and students end summer with back-to-school festival
Business
Arlington Chamber of Commerce moves to historic Depot Square
Anticipating growth in the area from developments such as BlueOval City, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce has relocated its offices to a larger location.
Suburbs Entrepreneurial spirit shines at Summer Vendor Fest
Sports
Tigers land commitment from international basketball prospect
The Tigers got a commitment from international player Ian Granja on Saturday morning, who played last season in the Czech Republic U19 League.
Subscribers only Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane stress continuity in success
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
Alissa Fowler to challenge Collierville school board incumbent Wanda Chism
Alissa Fowler, a local Realtor, is challenging Wanda Chism, who has served on the Collierville Schools board of education since the district’s inception.
Neighborhoods
Memphis burrito brigade feeds needy, keeps rolling
In the shadow of the Renasant Convention Center, a peaceful line forms. People in shabby, sometimes off-season clothing, come for a homemade burrito, bag of chips, water, a soft drink, maybe a pair of new socks.
Arts & Culture
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.
Opinion
Opinion: A father remembers how Dwyer’s service points us to the best in ourselves
As Judge Tim Dwyer steps down from the drug court he started in 1997, he leaves behind a legacy of hope for those saddled with addiction.
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.