The department’s No. 1 goal, according to its assistant chief of police services, is to expedite the 911 response time.

The banner read, “Thou shall aid & abet abortion,” was placed on the tower by art collective organization, Indecline. 

In the Northeast Shelby County GOP primary race for the General Assembly, voters will decide whether they view incumbent state Rep. Tom Leatherwood of Arlington as effective or, as his challenger says, “lackadaisical.”

Here is The Daily Memphian’s guide to who is who in the 31 contested judicial races, including endorsements and polling by the city’s two bar associations.

These eight county general election races aren’t the contests many voters are watching. Still, the offices control some basic yet complex business operations within county government. Here’s what the races look like.

Diamond in the bluff: Former jeweler Donn Fisher’s out-of-the-box thinking led him to judge entries for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and his expertise in improving quality and productivity is recognized internationally.

A smaller water park with a surfing feature would serve as a huge draw for Mud Island, just as skate parks have proven very successful throughout Memphis.

Slain Methodist minister’s faith and fear compelled her to build “community of shalom” amid culture of violence.

Three alderman positions and three Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board seats are up for election this year. Early voting runs until July 30.

No matter what’s going on with conference realignment, Ryan Silverfield’s focus is on the program. 

Interim Director of Construction for Memphis Habitat Alan Massing noted with more than 20 houses projected to be completed by the end of 2022, things will get bigger for Habitat Memphis in 2023.

This week’s photos make us smile, with happy moments everywhere from Orange Mound to Germantown. Cast a ballot for your favorite.

New Olive Branch police chief William Cox hopes to build a strong sense of morale within the department. 

The endorsements come as other progressive district attorneys nationwide have faced problems. 

Distribution Realty Group plans to build three-warehouse, 2.3 million-square-foot distribution center at 5420 Tulane Road in South Memphis. 

“Take a look at abortion policies around the world, and you will see an almost inverse relationship to white population and restrictions on abortion.”

Whenever I have Jennifer Biggs on The Sidebar, I always have a plan. Then she comes on. And the plan goes out the window.

Artist and fashion designer Ramona Sonin’s “Flowerful: Fashioning the Armored Feminine,” went on display at Dixon Gallery July 17 and will run through Oct. 23.

This pear cobbler is extremely easy to make. And if you prefer peaches to pears, now’s the time to substitute them.

Guest columnist Warner Davis says “while using tax dollars for private schools is questionable, and diverting resources from public schools objectionable, providing a good education to every American child is applaudable.”

A variety of free services for seniors were offered, ranging from health care, mobility aid and literacy resources to mental health counseling and physical fitness classes.

The juvenile had two previous charges in November and December.

Last year, Smith & Nephew raised $20,000 for Memphis Youth Athletics through corporate and employee giving. It’s on tap to do the same this year.