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.
This coming May will mark 100 years since the 1925 river rescue, when Tom Lee saved 32 people from the Mississippi River south of Memphis after their boat capsized.
American Airlines flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national ground stop order was issued.
For better or worse, the NBA has positioned Christmas Day as a kind public launchpad for a season already well-in-progress. The Memphis Grizzlies, however, have the holiday off.
The holidays are about gathering with friends and family, with good meals as a centerpiece.
Hundreds of pages of investigative reports on the 2023 plane crash that killed four members of Harvest Church in Germantown are now public, including official interviews, expert accounts on the aircraft and wreckage and more.
This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image of The Peabody Hotel’s holiday gingerbread display.