Pink Palace Crafts Fair showcases nearly 150 artists
Since its first year, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair has developed into the largest juried arts and crafts fair in the Mid-South.
This Week in Memphis: Early voting ends, Mempho Music Fest
Absentee voting in the Mississippi general election starts, early voting in Memphis city election ends and two men accused in the killing of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams are in court.
Sculptor wants Memphis music legends to forever stand tall
Mike McCarthy and others want to preserve the city’s music culture with more sculptures similar to the Johnny Cash image he created that stands in Cooper-Young.
Vibe Foods adding Crosstown Concourse location
Shannon Weston said her son’s food allergy spurred the family to open a “clean food” restaurant in Colorado. When her son enrolled in Rhodes College, Vibe Foods came to Memphis, too.
Gallery: Five years of Memphis moments
The Daily Memphian’s photojournalism archives tell the story of the last half-decade in the Bluff City — the pandemic, protests, celebrations and tragedies. Here are some of the most monumental moments in the last five years in our city.
Missouri hands Memphis its first loss of the season
The University of Memphis was an onside kick away from having a shot at a game-tying drive against Missouri Saturday.Related:
Buckley: Memphis is ticked after its loss to Missouri
Missouri’s Tigers beat coach Ryan Silverfield’s previously undefeated American Athletic Conference Memphis Tigers 34-27 in an ESPNU-televised game in The Dome at America’s Center.
Calkins: Danny Smith died on his bicycle. But his secret was how he lived.
Danny Smith, 47, collapsed and died leading a bicycle ride last week. The Memphis cycling community was stunned. Smith wasn’t just an increasingly accomplished cyclist. He made the city a better — and more connected — place.
U of M School of Public Health designs classes for teens
High school students can earn tuition-free college credits by enrolling in the University of Memphis program, believed to be the first of its kind in the United States.
Memphis Comic Expo spotlights comic creators and fans
The two-day event headlined by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman features a stacked guest lineup that would make any comics fan giddy.
Lorean E. Jones, first female federal parole officer in district, dies
“She had that quiet strength,” State Rep. G.A. Hardaway said of the first female federal parole officer in the Western District of Tennessee, who was also influential in the historic Glenview neighborhood.
Latin Fest 901 ‘building a bridge between cultures’
“The festival is a melting pot where all communities come together to enjoy the diversity of the Hispanic community,” said Monica Sanchez, co-founder and artistic director of Cazateatro Theatre Group.
MEMFix spotlights reimagined Southland Mall
Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corp. leaders say the mall, that once held 60 stores, can again be an anchor for the Whitehaven community.
Memphis 2023 Election Guide
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.
Sharks or baseball: What makes Desmond Bane nervous?
Desmond Bane had no hesitation swimming with sharks in Hawaii this summer — no, really, he didn’t — but when asked to throw the first pitch at the Redbirds game Saturday, the Grizzlies guard was nervous.
Greenstein: Yom Kippur’s empowering message for all
“Sick or healthy, we can all use a little bravery and nourishment to meet the spiritual hunger of our times. Yom Kippur may be a Jewish holiday, but its message is food for the soul of us all.”
Movers & Shakers
Obsidian Public Relations, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Overton Park Shell announce promotions and additions.
Echols: ‘Every so often, light breaks through’
“If you stop to look around, the walls of our world are plastered with bulb-lit-arrows all over the place. And they are all pointing to something beyond. Something grander. Something far better and far worse than what usually enters our mind as we’re ordering our combos and swiping our cards and deciding between Diet Coke or Coke Zero. “
Memphis 901 FC headed to USL Championship playoffs
Rodrigo da Costa scored three goals Saturday as Memphis downed host Tampa Bay, 4-2, to sweep the season series with the Rowdies and secure its postseason berth.
Metro
Deadly surge: Memphis surpasses past homicide record
A data analysis by The Daily Memphian shows that homicides have increased since 2017 and breaks down the victims by gender, race and age.
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Business
Edgeview at Legends Park begins construction
The 3.82-acre development for low-income seniors is at 981 Peach Ave. in the Medical District. It will include 99 apartments, with 7% reserved for veterans. The complex is expected to be completed in early 2025.
Downtown Downtown building to get neon blue rooftop sign
Sports
Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with others
The Memphis Grizzlies star has had some time on his hands lately, thanks to an NBA suspension. What’s he been up to?Related story:
Premium High School Sports Munford High basketball players voice support for Ja Morant
Food
Sound Bites: A pizza party, with a survey of Memphis favorites
From Downtown to Collierville, soft to crisp, thin to thick, meaty to meatless, we discuss our favorite Memphis pizza spots and what are go-to orders are at each.
Suburbs
Germantown holiday parade changes date
Germantown has made the decision to move its holiday parade due to the forecast of rain.
Neighborhoods
Community breaks ground on Northside Square redevelopment
The former Northside High School will contain 42 affordable residential units, two-court gymnasium by Dream Sports, performing arts center, food hall by AR Hospitality, LifeDoc health clinic and more.
Arts & Culture
Sleigh your holiday plans with this event guide
From lighting displays to Christmas parades, let our guide help you make the most of the holiday season. Plus, a reader shares her favorite latke recipe.
Opinion
Opinion: A call for Memphis in May and new festival promoters to work together
“I urge both Memphis in May and Forward Momentum to set aside differences and engage in meaningful discussions. By uniting their expertise ... of enhancing Memphis through live events, we can forge a path towards a unified vision.”
Podcasts
The Sidebar: Continuing the legacy of Tommy Pacello
“Tommy’s advocacy for and articulation of what Memphis could be was at once impossibly grand and totally accessible, possible and doable.”