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. 

“Tennessee is not prepared to deal with the consequences of more unplanned pregnancies and births,” said state Sen. London Lamar. 

Over the next four months, the Memphis River Parks Partnership aims to come up with four possible scenarios for the 40-year-old, city-owned park.

The Collierville Board of Education adopted a resolution in a special-called meeting on Thursday. The impetus for the resolution was disparaging remarks against teachers.

Former quarterback Brady White will be back on the sidelines as an offensive graduate assistant. 

The family-run jewelry store has been a staple in Midtown since 1984.

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent said he respects the board’s responsibility to conduct due diligence as it relates to violations of policies and he will cooperate in every way possible. 

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A Pride display, which ignited a fire last year over what constitutes political speech in Bartlett, has been vandalized. 

The artwork on the west side of the square along Mulberry Street arrives in time for Thursday evening’s “Red, White and Boogie” show as part of Main Street Collierville’s summer concert series.

The Grizzlies reportedly signed John Konchar to an extension that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season.

With 18 daily vegetables plus a couple of specials to choose from, you can create a vegetable plate just the way you like it at Patrick’s.

With the tools of the trade, plus youthful excitement, youngsters learn to adorn cupcakes in classes at Frost Bake Shops’ production facility in Bartlett.

This week, see artist Jamond Bullock’s new mural while you slice the pool at Gooch Park, get a glimpse into artist Tangela’s “Splendid Mind” at Crosstown Arts and catch the world premiere of “Shanktown” at TheatreWorks.

Clerk Heidi Kuhn cited the growth of the criminal courts from eight divisions to 10, with a goal of two clerks in each of those courtrooms.

Approved Wednesday were requirements to rotate architecture and engineering firms on smaller county projects and a joint venture requirement for large construction projects.