Daily Memphian reader Chuck Page requested a recipe, for Gazpacho Blanca, and then gave us one in return, for cake.

Leaders of the Memphis Literacy Conference join Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about using science, teachers and constant effort to help people of all ages learn to read.

Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about part three of eating their way down Summer Avenue, and Natalie van Gundy solves the mystery of the early corn harvest.

At the height of the season, starting about now, up to 200 pounds a day of “prep ready” produce — ready to be used now, not next week — pour out of the market from six or seven vendors who would rather donate than toss it out.

A local guide to the bars, restaurants, breweries, hotels and coffee shops where you can bring your canine companions. 

Ja Morant didn’t just sign a rich new contract to stay with the Grizzlies. He committed to Memphis as “home.” That’s a credit to him and to the Grizzlies front office. Here’s how that came to pass.

“Our county is a mess. I’m taking it personally and so should you.”

Janeen Gordon reported that her opponent in the primary elections, Stephanie Gatewood, stole a campaign sign and later posted a photo of the sign on Facebook. 

At its most recent meeting of shareholders and analysts, the Memphis-based company announced it is no longer interested in keeping its networks separate. Instead, FedEx wants to benefit from their overlap. 

The UrbanArt Commission will host its unveiling and pool mural dedication for Gooch Park Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m.

A 2018 law created the Tennessee Civil Rights Crimes, Information, Reconciliation, and Research Center, but provided no additional funding or staff.

“The executive order ... protects contraception and providers who are going to be needing to do their jobs to save the women that we’re going to see an influx of,” said one local OB-GYN. “I think that’s a good start.”

After helping friends with healthy, prepared meals, Richard and Molly McCracken quickly gained a steady business from customers in the local fitness community who needed help eating and calculating their macronutrients.

With several new Whataburgers slated for the Memphis area before the end of next year, its longtime fans are ready. 

Welcome to this weekly roundup of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media, curated by digital desk reporter Jasmine McCraven.

A 31-mile stretch of the Mississippi River is under a “do not consume” advisory because of high levels of methylmercury, chlordane and other organic contaminants in the fish, but posted warnings only exist on the Tennessee side. Arkansas has no advisories for the same stretch of the river. 

“While white men over 65 represent something in the neighborhood of 5% of our population, they’re engaged in a battle to hold their fierce grip on power and opinion. Sadly, tragically, they’re winning.”

CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber Beverly Robertson says with Memphis being a global logistics leader along with exciting economic developments like landing the 2021 Ford’s BlueOval City, encouraging Memphis-Japanese relations enriches the city culturally and economically.

Ziaire Williams continued his strong start to summer league play and David Roddy scored 16 points in a Grizzlies win. 

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville is looking to expand its services in Collierville and add a dedicated senior space on its facility.

The recharge zone is the area where rain and river water filter through to replenish the aquifer, which provides drinking water for at least a million residents.

The Tigers jumped in the running for two of the best shooting guards in the country.

The Greater Memphis Auto Dealer Association sent a letter Thursday, July 7, to Gov. Bill Lee pushing for a takeover of car tags, plates and titles from County Clerk Wanda Halbert.

Some of the recipes from the former Café 61 remain sought after by Memphis diners, and there’s a possibility one or two might end up at The Second Line.