Redbirds win on Memphis Red Sox throwback night
The Memphis Redbirds unveiled a salute to the 1938 Memphis Red Sox Negro American League Champions during their 8-2 victory over Gwinnett.
Rachel Heck embraces identity outside of golf
The Memphis native decided not to play professional golf after assembling a brilliant amateur career, including an NCAA individual title and two team national championships at Stanford.
Residents, activists voice concerns, hear details of xAI project
The meeting hosted by MLGW alongside Memphis City Council member Pearl Walker came after months of community worry about the project, which promises to add the electrical equivalent of several thousand homes to the utility’s distribution system. Related story:
This is why people keep showing up for ‘pushups in a parking lot’
Tony Ludlow started a Marine Corps boot camp-themed workout class in 1999. The boot camp still meets today at Christ Church Memphis near Laurelwood.
Award-winning food truck New Wing Order closes
After six years on the streets of Memphis, the hot wing food truck has stopped operation. But owner Jesse McDonald isn’t giving up: “I still have dreams for New Wing Order. I hope I can bring it back in some kind of capacity some day. I’m not done yet.”
Permits not required for temporary xAI turbines
Environmental activists have raised concerns about emissions from the site as well as impact on the region’s drinking water.
MPD deputy chief and former helicopter pilot lands new job
After more than 30 years with Memphis Police Department, a deputy chief is leaving to become top cop in a local suburb.
Elizabeth Parr to seek Collierville alderman seat
Parr is banker, and her family has a long history in Collierville. She wants to serve the suburb by seeking elected office.
Frayser landfill nixed to applause, but owners not ditching expansion effort
The Land Use Control Board sided with a recommendation to reject the landfill’s expansion in Frayser, a relief for the advocates who opposed it. But the landfill’s owners will now seek approval from the City Council.
Memphis Showboats head coach will not return in 2025
After leading the Showboats to a 2-8 record in his one and only season, Memphis and head coach John DeFilippo have parted ways. The team’s general manager is out too.
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Mississippi high jumper wins Olympic silver medal in Paris
Shelby McEwen of Abbeville, Mississippi and world indoor champion Hamish Kerr of New Zealand battled in a jump off for the high jump title at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Metro
Cordell Walker poured all he had into Alpha Omega Veterans Services
Under Walker’s leadership, Alpha Omega Veterans Services grew from a duplex in South Memphis to a nonprofit that helped more than 15,000 veterans get training, treatment and access to the benefits they were due.
City of Memphis City COO and CFO win council approval after turbulent budget season
Business
BlueCross BlueShield to deliver free fruit, vegetables to members
Members of BlueCare Tennessee, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, can receive deliveries of free fresh fruits and vegetables shipped directly to their doors after they’ve completed preventative health screenings.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Law firm expands in Clark Tower, apartment building sold, more
Sports
Prep football 2024: Fairley aiming to take advantage of even-numbered year
Several key returnees on both sides of the ball have the Fairley Bulldogs poised to take one step further.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Notebook: Who will be impact players on special teams this season?
Food
Invasive carp are surging in the Mississippi River. Can people be convinced to eat them?
Four species of Asian carp have firmly established a home in the Mississippi River basin, and experts say they are here to stay. But one way to get the carp population under control seems relatively simple — eat them.
Free with sign-up Recipes Recipe Exchange: Seasons 52’s Watermelon & Tomato Salad
Suburbs
Southaven plans new connector road near Landers Center
The DeSoto County city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Tuesday, Aug. 6, to approve right-of-way dedication for the connector just south of Church Road.
Lakeland Lakeland Prep growth spurs road, traffic signal improvements
Arts & Culture
Elvis landmark reopens to the public after seven-year closure
The mausoleum at Forest Hill Cemetery where Elvis Presley was interred shortly after he died in 1977 opens again to the public this month after being closed for the last seven years.
Music Here’s what to know about Elvis Week 2024
Opinion
Opinion: Frayser Recycling Center says ‘we are good neighbors’
“We have made a concerted effort over the last 18 or so months to meet with the Frayser community regarding our expansion and community benefits proposal. We never wanted to ‘push it down’ anyone’s throats.”
Podcasts
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.