Election installs Sawyer as clerk, brings school board revamp
Here’s a look at our full election coverage and results.
Here’s who won the federal primaries
Democratic incumbent Steve Cohen won Thursday’s primary for U.S. House District 9. Republican David Kustoff was unopposed for House District 8. Republican Marsha Blackburn will face Democrat Gloria Johnson for the U.S. Senate.
Voters overhaul Memphis school board
Voters ousted two of the three incumbents who sought reelection, including the board’s chair.
Here’s who’s going to Nashville from Shelby County
The incumbents in every contested Shelby County legislative primary cruised to reelection Thursday, meaning there may not be much change in the local delegation.
Arlington elects mayor, three aldermen and two school board seats
Lyle Conley escapes with a narrow victory in an Arlington school board race as incumbents rule the day, many of them unopposed.
Clift to succeed father as Germantown judge
Rhea Clift will succeed her father, Raymond Clift Jr., as Germantown municipal judge. In Bartlett, Municipal Judge Dan Brown ran unopposed to serve another term on the the suburb’s Division 2 bench.
Got student loan debt? Government email may offer relief
Notices going to millions of borrowers give them 30 days to opt out of possible loan relief. It would include those whose balances now surpass the size of the original loan or who have been paying on their loans more than 20 years.
Former Jerry Lee Lewis club will reopen as new brand on Beale Street
The club closed abruptly July 31, leaving more than 20 people without jobs.
Irish fast-fashion brand coming to Wolfchase
The company said it has begun recruiting for store management roles in Memphis.
Grizzlies Insider: How you can watch Memphis basketball this season — and beyond
Bally Sports and the Memphis Grizzlies will be available to Xfinity customers this upcoming season.
Lakeland officials hope for progress soon at The Lake District
Two months after a new owner took over The Lake District in Lakeland, work remains in limbo, but research apparently is being done behind the scenes.
The Lake District timeline
A look at The Lake District’s complicated timeline. The future of the mixed-use project in Lakeland remains in limbo.
$10 Deal: Tom’s brisket sandwich is soft, moist and well-seasoned
Some of the best brisket — and brisket sandwiches, for that matter — Joshua Carlucci has ever had has been here in Memphis.
Prep football 2024: After two seasons of frustrating early exits, Sheffield looks to break through
Mr. Football winner Radarious Jackson, standout lineman Isaiah Lackey and a talented supporting cast looking to take the next step.
What Althea Greene and Natalie McKinney had to say on Election Day
With years of experience behind both, the two MSCS school board candidates for District 2 hit Springdale Baptist Church to connect with voters.
The greatest Memphis athletes of the century: Nos. 1-5
It’s finally the moment to unveil the greatest five Memphis athletes of the century. And these five didn’t leave much doubt. The list includes a Tiger football player, a Tiger basketball player and three Memphis Grizzlies. Only the order is up for debate.
Sound Bites: Behind the scenes at Muddy’s
Kat Gordon and her team of “gnomies” (that’s what she calls her employees) at Muddy’s have been providing Memphians with cupcakes and sweet treats — with a side of whimsy since 2008.
The To-Do List: Champagne, lemonade and cocktails for your ‘Tell-tale Heart’
This week, a film at Crosstown Arts could make you see the world differently. And Skinny’s birthday party at the Hi-Tone is guaranteed to give you Nickelback earworms.
Sippin Silo brings wine bar concept to Southaven
Sippin Silo opened earlier this year in Silo Square, with a serve-yourself bar offering 24 different wines, including a non-alcohol option, as well as craft cocktails.
Aug. 1 Election Day sets stage for November
Thursday, Aug. 1, is an Election Day that Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris called “a practice run for November.”
Opinion: Baron Von Opperbean is the catalyst Mud Island needs
“Having been to both the City Museum in St. Louis and Meow Wolf in Las Vegas, I’m excited that an interactive, immersive, indoor playground on this scale, with climbing walls, tunnels, slides and more, will open in Downtown Memphis.”
Word Search: The Links at Audubon
Can you solve this week’s word search?
Sudoku: Aug. 1
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Food Files: Muggin’ Coffee new ownership group, Chakka Aur Chaat Food Truck
Muggin’ Coffee has a new operations partner, a new Pakistani-Indian-American cuisine food truck is open, and Wingstop is adding three locations in Memphis.
Metro
Political Roundup: What to look for election night, Chairman Whaley and November referendums
The vote totals in Thursday’s race for General Sessions Court clerk could be a larger political indicator than who is the next clerk. Also reaction from Cohen, Kustoff and Blackburn to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to D.C.
Education All-girls Grizzlies prep school approved
Business
Inked: Lipscomb & Pitts sign comes off iconic building
Plus, the Memphis Chamber expands, a former Beale Street club is on the market, and a popular East Memphis restaurant is making a move.
Business New EDGE president nominated
Sports
Grizzlies re-sign Luke Kennard
The Memphis Grizzlies and shooting guard Luke Kennard have agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract.
Premium Sports New-look Tigers enthused ahead of women’s soccer season
Food
City Silo to open new East Memphis location
Owners Rebekah and Scott Tashie said their original location at 5101 Sanderlin Ave. will always be special to them as it was their first project together, but they needed a larger space.
Suburbs
Pittsburgh-based pharma company to open Collierville location
The company sells drugs for rare diseases, representatives said in previous meetings. Usually, less than 1,000 patients are using their drugs.
Arts & Culture
Brooks gets first pick of Belz family Chinese art collection
From the Belz family to the Brooks, museum curators have selected 95 pieces and expect to take several more from the iconic art collection.
Opinion
Guest Column: Your vote, your voice
“We each can complain to our elected officials and advocate in the coming years, but wouldn’t it be better if we all started with an informed choice and voted in our community’s elections?”
Podcasts
New crime stats, MSCS changes among topics on WKNO reporters roundtable
A roundtable of journalists on WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines” talks about new statistics showing a dip in crime and the upcoming Memphis-Shelby County Schools year.
Neighborhoods
100 N. Main to get upscale Marriott hotel
The hotel selection and design have pushed the project timeline back from the end of 2027 to early 2028.