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.
Memphis music promoter, co-founder of Ardent Records John King dies
At 15 years old, along with legendary music producer John Fry and future FedEx CEO Fred Smith, King co-founded Ardent Records in 1959.
Olive Branch raises taxes on hotel, motel stays to fund parks
Olive Branch voters approved a 1% tax on hotel and motel room stays Tuesday to help fund improvements to the city park system.
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.
Health Department reports new monkeypox cases
As of Tuesday, Aug. 2, a total of four presumptive monkeypox cases have been reported in Shelby County, according to the local health department.
Panel highlights Memphis’ impact on national civil rights movement
Community leaders and officials highlighted the legacy of Stax, the record label and museum, with a musical performance and panel in celebration of its addition to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
MLGW joins statewide electric vehicle fast charging network
The utility received a great that will help it upgrade its infrastructure to be part of a network of 32 fast charging units on interstates and major highways.
Memphis doing all it can to keep up with changes in college athletics
The Tigers are investing in new facilities and not shying away from the NIL era.
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.
Bartlett MPC approves tattoo parlor, new homes
Bartlett could soon have a tattoo and piercing parlor on North Germantown Road after the suburb’s planning commission endorsed the idea.
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.
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
Wildlife Services euthanizes 120 Canada Geese after Cordova subdivision complaints
The USDA euthanized 120 Canada geese at Riverwood Farms, in response to the homeowners association saying it was necessary for the protection of the community, but critics say it’s an inhumane, temporary solution to a problem that requires habitat modification.
Local couple lands Walmart distribution deal
Chris and Regina Moore of Chef Flavas recently pitched their spinach artichoke dip at Walmart’s annual Open Call, resulting in a distribution deal with the major retailer.
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.
New film to be a ‘Slice’ of Black swim culture in Memphis
Zaire Love is the woman behind “Slice,” a short documentary about the style of pool diving mostly practiced among Black youth and men in the Memphis area.
Letter to the Editor: TVA decision too important to take chances
“Chances are good that TVA will eventually come around to reasonable conditions that benefit both themselves and the Memphis area.”
Metro
Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors.
Premium Elections August elections continue turbulent history for judicial appointments
Public Safety Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death
Elections Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
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Business
Surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Fleming takes after his father. And his son takes after him.
As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors.
Business SpaceXAI sues contractor, alleges overbilling and fraud
Health Care UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
Business Frontdoor beats Q2 expectations with ‘record profitability’
Health Care Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building
Sports
Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Fan fest gives Memphis Tigers faithful first glimpse into Huff era
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis blows late lead in third consecutive loss to Nashville
Golf Rory McIlroy commits to play FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke died from heroin and cocaine overdose, coroner says
Food
At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
Premium Food News New Eats: Jacques Louise has ‘real’ doughnuts. And they’re gluten free.
Suburbs
At Bazaar in Collierville, a taste test is only the beginning
Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.
Premium Collierville Collierville First Baptist Church pastor sees retirement as shift in ministry
Arts & Culture
Metal Museum’s Rust Hall design blends old and new
When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.
Visual Arts Wall-to-wall art: Murals flow along both sides of North Memphis flood barrier
Opinion
Calkins: It’s nearly football season in Memphis again. Let’s hope that this one is a ‘show-stopper.’
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
Guest Columnists Echols: Seeing more stars than our eyes could take in
Podcasts
Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery’s job harder
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor on “Behind The Headlines” and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Pat Mitchell Worley on the legacy of Stax in Memphis
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.