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
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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
The Early Word: A family is reunited after 30+ years, and 12 comes in clutch
A mom sues Shelby County over her son’s jail death, the Chelsea Greenline is finally moving along and Japan comes to Germantown.
Public Safety Mother of inmate who died at 201 Poplar files lawsuit
City of Memphis Memphians ask mayor questions about Elon Musk, MSCS and drive-out taggers
Shelby County County Commission approves Regional One land purchase despite $240K increase
Business
‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Memphis is now one of six cities nationwide that is home to two public universities with the Carnegie R1 designation.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Premium Business Paint Memphis appeals lawsuit over back pay to former co-directors
Sports
Ja Morant found his dance moves, and the Grizzlies found an OT win
Ja Morant came through for the Grizzlies when they needed him the most, and Memphis danced past the Phoenix Suns in overtime. Related content:
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Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Barnes & Noble to open in Germantown
Germantown hasn’t had a large bookstore since 2011, when Borders closed in the Carrefour shopping center.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 25
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.