Power outages to last until Sunday for some MLGW customers
The majority of outages remaining from Tuesday’s storm are in six clusters: Raleigh, Frayser, Berclair, East Memphis, Germantown and Hickory Hill. Related story:
Former Tigers basketball strength coach likely to return
Darby Rich spent the past two seasons as the strength and conditioning coach at Texas Tech after being in the same position at Memphis from 2019 to 2021.
Omari Thomas, Tennessee star from Briarcrest, never met a camera he didn’t like
The Briarcrest Christian School product once played pee-wee ball for the Whitehaven Cowboys.
Memphis mayor’s field grows to 19 at filing deadline
Two council incumbents were effectively re-elected at the Thursday, July 20, deadline because they had no opposition. Two other council races drew fields of seven candidates.
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You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Germantown utility customers advised not to drink tap water
Officials said the situation could be resolved as soon as Friday.
Blaze that killed firefighter was arson, MFD says
The fire took the life of Lt. Jeffrey Norman and injured three of his team members.
New stats show violent and property crime rates up in first half of 2023
Preliminary data, which the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission obtained from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, shows major violent crimes and major property crimes are up so far in 2023.
Manufacturer to invest more than $790M in BlueOval supplier facilities, create 1,300 jobs
One of the world’s largest automotive suppliers will build the first two supplier facilities at Ford’s BlueOval City supplier park in Stanton, Tennessee.
Mental health evaluation ordered for Larry Pickens
The alleged shooter of a Campbell Clinic physician will undergo a mental health evaluation and has been assigned an attorney.
Danielle Ballard: The life of the party, the humble star
Numbers and accolades tell just a small part of the story about the former Central star, who died last week.
Looks like the Showboats will be back in 2024 and 2025
The resolution request for the approval of a two-year license agreement between Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and the USFL is on the Tuesday, July 25, city council committee meeting schedule.
Meet the 2023 Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees
“This roster continues to reinforce Memphis’ unequalled musical status ... known in any country on the planet for its musical prominence,” said John Doyle.
Airport Authority approves nearly $50M for new development projects
The bulk of that went to approve a proposal of more than $44 million for the reconstruction of the west half of the Taxiway Alpha at Memphis International Airport.
Memphis basketball’s 2023-24 AAC matchups released
The AAC announced its men’s basketball schedule pairings on Thursday, July 20.
DA’s office hires new chief data officer
Vishant Shah started with the DA’s office Monday, July 17.
Davonte Pack, childhood friend of Ja Morant, makes first court appearance
Pack was arraigned before General Sessions Criminal Court Division 13 Judge Louis Montesi, according to court documents.
Grizzlies Insider: FIBA World Cup next on Memphis offseason docket
Jaren Jackson Jr. will have a summer to battle against young talents Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero at FIBA World Cup training camp.
The To-Do List: Pickleball, Golden Girls and Asian street food
This week, Crosstown Arts screens a John Waters classic, MEMFix comes to Klondike Smokey City and there’s a sound bath in the Crystal Shrine Grotto.
Best man and new man: Memphis trade could ‘rejuvenate’ Marcus Smart
Phil Forte will stand with the Grizzlies’ newly acquired guard at his upcoming wedding. And he has plenty of stories to tell when he raises a glass to toast his longtime pal.
$10 Deal: This restaurant’s lemongrass beef spices up a hot day
Writer Joshua Carlucci says this dish at Vietnam Restaurant is a sleeper hit.
Table Talk: Trouble at Holiday Ham and a to-go trend
The parent company — Holiday Ham Holdings LLC, which also includes Pimentos Burgers, Bar & Grill — filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Meanwhile, other restaurants are focusing on the to-go sector.
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Mississippi River Expeditions brings wilderness adventures, energy to Mud Island
A canoe excursion company is the third new business at the Mud Island River Park in the last two years, giving Memphians a new view of the city from the water.
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Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies to Eastern Conference? Maybe not the one you think.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
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After more than four decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
“A teacher advocate all the way — teacher and student,” John Aitken, the first superintendent of Collierville Schools, said.
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The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
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Guest Columnists Echols: The naked headlines and the name of Jesus
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The AM/DM podcast: Fine dining and disaster museums
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Daily Jigsaw: Mekong Memphis Festival
Today’s puzzle features a scene at the Mekong Memphis Festival. Sophia Surrett took the photo.