This week, decompress with a day-long yoga fest, drink wine in the name of science and jam out to Americana music at the Lucero Family Block Party.

Idly and vada are often served in Southern India in the morning, but they can be ordered on the Hyderabad Biryani menu at any time during the Southwind-area restaurant’s open hours. 

The undefeated Cougars move behind Lausanne following a Week 3 loss by Briarcrest. Collierville High rises to the third spot after last week’s win over White Station.

Teri Dockery was appointed to the vacant District 4 council seat last month. She isn’t a candidate in the Nov. 8 special election for the council seat but is eyeing a full four-year term on the October 2023 ballot.

Memphis Sandwich Clique founder Ryan Hopgood had a near-death experience this past summer, but today he’s able to walk again. He’s says the secret’s in a sandwich.

The person believed to be responsible for all of these shootings is Ezekiel Kelly, a man who was released early from a three-year sentence fewer than six months ago.

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Putting proves to be the difference in one-stroke victory; St. Agnes claims team championship in area’s largest girls-only tournament.

Council members had questions about whether the financing sets a precedent now that the owners of the Downtown Memphis Sheraton have plans to add several hundred rooms to the original convention center hotel.

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The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will weigh in on a One Beale financing resolution during its Sept. 13 meeting. 

The Memphis offense got a 50-yard TD run from Jevyon Ducker at Mississippi State, but struggled badly in the first half in a 49-23 loss. They will need to be better for the full game Saturday at Navy.

Lyash cited stability, discounted base rates and flexibility for utilities to build out carbon-free generation as the biggest draws for a long-term contract, but its terms are nonnegotiable. 

As Memphis officials review bids of competitors who might replace the Tennessee Valley Authority as the city’s sole supplier of electricity, a Freedom of Information lawsuit seeks release of salary information on TVA’s four regional vice presidents. 

Among projects he worked on over 23 years as West Memphis’ planning director were Big River Park and the $34 million Big River Crossing.

The town is looking for relief to the traffic congestion at Interstate 40 and Airline Road — a main access point.

Reports link him to charges occurring as far back as age 11.

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In July, EDGE approved an 11-year PILOT incentive for the project at 2314 S. Lauderdale St. Construction is expected to begin in early 2023. 

In hopes of addressing properties in disrepair, Southaven has increased the fine for residences where owners don’t address long-standing problems.

The Shelby County Commission that took office this month has three judicial commissioners to appoint. It’s part of a chain reaction from the dozens of judicial races decided on the August ballot.

Asian Palace’s doors closed for the last time on Sunday, and soon Dim Sum King will open in the large space on Summer; get your tickets for Science of Wine and for our Daily Memphian lunch.

“She had a kind spirit. She was always happy, always bubbly. I don’t ever remember her being unhappy,” said a former employer. “She was very warm, very giving.” 

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The existing restaurants and bars will be converted into an upscale Memphis-themed sports bar. Additionally, an event deck will be built on the second floor, according to the application.

MASE running back needs only six attempts to put up 143 yards in victory over Middle College. Check out the other top performers in football, cross country, soccer, golf and volleyball.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Tuesday, Sept. 6, denied the company’s motion to stay a ruling by U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman in Memphis.

CanopyNation, Southern College of Optometry, and the Memphis office of Bass, Berry & Sims announce additions.

More than 2,000 women have expressed an interest in a Friday morning run to honor Eliza Fletcher. Here’s what you need to know.