This Week in Memphis: Brooks lawsuit in court, Elwood’s opening
This week marks two years since the Collierville Kroger mass shooting. Plus, FedEx Corp. reports first-quarter earnings and U of M researchers reveal breaches in the aquifer.
This week marks two years since the Collierville Kroger mass shooting. Plus, FedEx Corp. reports first-quarter earnings and U of M researchers reveal breaches in the aquifer.
“The Collierville Balloon Festival is important for the entire Mid-South community,” said festival president Susan Ewing. “It is a great event to help with the economic impact in Collierville as well as the entire Mid-South.”
The opening day of early voting in Memphis elections posts numbers closer to opening day in 2015 than 2019. Also in the round up, trying to apply a “blue wave” strategy to nonpartisan city elections.
After 41 deaths at 201 Poplar, since the start of 2019, Shelby County government is in the process of renewing its contract with Wellpath, the largest health care provider for jails and prisons in the country.
“Zeke and I shared so many interests,” Drake Hall said of his late deejay partner Zeke Logan. “We both loved Led Zeppelin, the Stones, and anything good. If it was good, we played it.”
“The Daily Memphian is a reflection of everyone who participates in this endeavor. So thanks to all of you.”
“I’m very proud of what we’ve built over the past five years. With your help, I’m confident we’ll scale even greater heights in the next five.”
Dancers from around the country took to the stage Saturday, Sept. 16 as Collage Dance Collective hosted the Memphis Dance Festival, featuring performances from Lil Buck, Ballet Memphis, Nashville Ballet, Sole Defined of Washington, New York City Ballet, Alonzo King Lines Ballet of San Francisco, and the Grizz Girls.
Memphis was 0-4 in one-possession games last season. The Tigers finally got over the hump with a 28-24 win against Navy.
Get to know the Memphis mayoral and City Council candidates in this comprehensive voter guide. Election Day is Oct. 5 and early voting begins Sept. 15.
Joe Salisbury played tennis at the University of Memphis from 2011 to 2014, helping lead the team to its best NCAA tournament finish: a Sweet 16 appearance in 2013.
Frankie Perry and his wife Kaye opened Primos meat market in Hernando, offering quality cuts and longtime family recipes.
The event space is available for use, but finishing touches — including an air wall, artwork and drapery — will be added by Oct. 1.
The Mid-South’s biggest beer festival featured 40 breweries, cideries and makers of seltzers and other adult beverages Saturday at the Memphis Sports and Events Center in Liberty Park.
Memphis used four goals from four different players and two assists from defender Aiden McFadden to take the three points and move closer to clinching their third consecutive postseason berth.
Environmental advocates are looking to stop Elon Musk’s xAI from receiving an air-emissions permit for the natural turbines that partially power its data center in Southwest Memphis.
Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has received criticism lately for his work with the Trump administration.
The Memphis Grizzlies announced Saturday, March 22 that forward/center Brandon Clarke has been diagnosed with a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee.
Lao Street Kitchen’s papaya salad is a masterclass in balance, hitting sweet, sour, salty and spicy all at once.
Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has received criticism lately for his work with the Trump administration.
This week, punk rock changes a teen girl’s life at Circuit, Black-owned food trucks take over Tiger Lane and you’ve got one more chance to go back to Comeback Coffee.
“We have to get our act together. The city and county mayors need to sit down together for a cup of coffee. Strong coffee. A pot of it.”
Bronia Jenkins, who is the executive director of the American Contract Bridge League, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
When you get stuck on a crossword clue, you might find yourself in a pickle. But that’s not five letters long.