Community, patriotism stars of Central Gardens Fourth of July parade
“Each neighborhood in Memphis is so unique. This area is very charming in general and to be able to just walk down ... to this parade elevates July Fourth for us a little bit.”
“Each neighborhood in Memphis is so unique. This area is very charming in general and to be able to just walk down ... to this parade elevates July Fourth for us a little bit.”
“With the 75th anniversary of the event being next year, we are expecting a very large turnout, and I am already looking forward to it,” one resident said.
“Common cases we typically encounter during this time include dogs with extreme anxiety leading to various complications such as stress colitis, gastrointestinal issues caused by ingesting toxic foods or foreign objects, and unfortunately, firework-related injuries.”
The Sounds handed Memphis five losses in a six-game International League series at AutoZone Park.
MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis discusses body cams, reckless driving, and says, “Sometimes, it’s difficult for one officer to deal with individuals, especially when they have guns. And many ... have all kinds of weapons.”
The negotiation period for NBA free agency is now mostly over, but the big moves of the offseason have perhaps just begun.
The Grizzlies played from behind for much of the game, but sealed their victory with a David Roddy/Kenneth Lofton Jr. combo in the game’s final minute.
Collierville Mayor Stan Joyner called the latest outage ‘a gut punch’ to those already affected. MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen said weather-related repairs delay long-term reliability improvements. ‘I don’t want customers to lose hope’: Second week of storms knocks out power for 35,000Related story:
Some suburban residents are still dealing with power issues related to the devastating June 25 storm this holiday weekend, including some who already endured a week without electricity.
As a 21-year-old housekeeper at Gould’s, Eunice Boddie got up the courage to ask her boss in 1955 if she could be a hair stylist instead. Today she’s celebrating her 68th consecutive year of working with the company.
Fireworks, parades and community events will be held across the Memphis area in celebration of Independence Day 2023.
The injunction will be in place until the lawsuit runs its course. Supporters of the law say they’re prepared to appeal all the way to the Supreme Court.
“My brother and sister-in-law really loved Flight last time they were here. They have also enjoyed Erling Jensen’s and Gay Hawk (where we can get fried chicken just like our mother used to make it) and Interstate Barbecue. I look forward to taking them to Mahogany.” — Catherine Chilton, about Where to take visiting friends to eat in Memphis
“Geoff, thanks so much for telling Eunice’s story. I am so blessed to have her in our family!!!!!” — David Gould, about Calkins: She has worked at Gould’s for 68 years. But that’s not the most remarkable part of her tale.
“Hoping this explosion in growth will make Delta and other large carriers realize they don’t need to make Memphians fly to Atlanta to connect. Give us more direct flights.” — Suzana Lightman, about Memphis airport expects more than 55,000 travelers over July Fourth break
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Four Bartlett High students are learning about some of the suburb’s inner workings during summer internships with the city.
The initiative began several years ago when Crosstown Concourse was still under construction. The Moonpie Project was a brainchild of muralist Michael “Birdcap” Roy.
“I’m a big believer in second chances. Just because you have a past doesn’t mean you can’t have a future,” Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn said.
The little good news was that cost-cutting measures FedEx has achieved helped offset the revenue and expense pressure.
Desrosiers converted a 4th-and-3 late in a 20-12 win at Florida State last week. He appeared to suffer an injury while picking up the first down.
Cxffeeblack is now serving its coffee at the Hyatt Centric on Beale, Salata Salad Kitchen looks at Memphis for expansion and Uncle Goyo’s reopens.
The “Great Balls of Fire” singer was memorialized Friday when local officials, Lewis fans and members of his family saw the statue of his likeness unveiled in a plaza bearing his name at Southaven’s Silo Square.
The “Great Balls of Fire” singer was memorialized Friday when local officials, Lewis fans and members of his family saw the statue of his likeness unveiled in a plaza bearing his name at Southaven’s Silo Square.
“Can a city stand against laws that disproportionately and negatively affect their entire population, daily threatening their safety, their livelihoods and their very lives?”
Creative director for Spillit Josh Campbell talks about the organization’s events, its origin at Crosstown and how it moves from venue to venue around Memphis.
This week’s 5 by 5 crossword is something of a snack.