Diversity in many forms should be a compelling societal interest. And race should be one of several factors used in making hiring decisions.

Memphis gave up a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but found a way to win on the road in Portland. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 111, Trail Blazers 106

For people who’ve been in publishing in Memphis for many years, there are generally two family trees: The people who came through The Commercial Appeal and the people who came through one of Bob Towery’s companies.

On this week’s Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington were joined by Daniel Lynn, an organizer of the now-annual Grind City Coffee Xpo.

The NIH grant will provide services for pregnant women trying to overcome substance abuse addiction. The director of Serenity Recovery Centers says she hopes it can end the practice of incarcerated women with such issues giving birth in prison and immediately losing custody of newborns.

Thursday is the last day to vote early ahead of next Tuesday’s election day, as congressmen David Kustoff and Steve Cohen predict who will control the House. Plus: Notes on school funding, MLGW and the first mayoral forum.

Chance Carlise of Carlisle Corp. said there’s a $5 million funding gap that is the result of the city delaying closing the deal.

Bank of Bartlett has started a $2 million renovation at its main offices on Stage Road, an example of the bank’s commitment to the area.

The jersey retirement will take place during a ceremony at FedExForum at a future game to be determined by the program and the late Wright’s family.

A challenge to a six-month residency rule by a Mason, Tennessee, mayoral candidate came with a ruling last month that could revive a five-year residency requirement in the Memphis mayoral race.

On Wednesday, some Bartlett High School students learned the complexities of financial planning as they balanced jobs, housing, child care and daily necessities at the Financial Reality Fair.

Varsity Brands and Memphis-based Varsity Spirit are among several defendants named in federal lawsuits that accuse multiple cheerleading coaches of a range of misconduct and illicit sexual behavior with minors.

Downtown Dining Week began in the aughts and includes more than 50 participating restaurants this year. 

The defense is going to have its hands full against a physical UCF team that averages the eighth-most rushing yards in the country at more than 244 rushing yards per game.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division said a vendor error caused thousands of residents to receive an email stating their utility bill was $0.

From January through October 2022, there were 201 murders and 244 homicides. During the same time period in 2021, there were 241 murders and 274 homicides.

This month, on Nov. 18, we’re going to Dave and Amanda Krog’s restaurant, Dory.

Groundbreaking for the project scheduled for January.

After years of sitting dormant, the Cascades development in Olive Branch has received new approvals and the walk-live-play project could soon start construction.

Tom Intrator’s 18 Main is seeking a 20-year PILOT and tourism surcharge for an updated Dream Hotel project. 

“Low water can have as great a cost, or greater, than high water,” Strickland said. “We have all these tools at our disposal for floods, but very few for droughts.”

The board vote could end a years-long process over who will be MLGW’s next power supplier.

The Tigers haven’t lost a homecoming game since 2016 and hope to keep that streak going against UCF. 

This week’s Inked covers updates and potential road closures in the Pinch District and a partnership between Poag Shopping Centers and Jones Lang LaSalle. 

Nahon, Saharovich, & Trotz (NST Law) and Lehman-Roberts Co. and sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel announce additions and promotions.