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    Memorial Park backs off crematorium plans after neighbors complain

    “It’s gotten to be such a big deal where we’re going to put it that we’ve decided to put it somewhere else,” said Joe Lowery, market general manager for owner Northstar Memorial Group.

    By Jane Roberts August 01, 2023
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    To-go becomes restaurant go-to as diners’ habits change

    Various factors have made “off-premises” options more popular than ever, and local restaurants are adjusting accordingly.

    By Christin Yates July 31, 2023
  • Downtown

    Brewery, bookstores pay homage to Scholastic Book Fair

    Skol-Astic Book Fair, complete with beer and books, is for adults and will be held at Soul & Spirits on North Main near the Pinch District. A number of bookstores are participating.

    By Kambui Bomani July 30, 2023
  • Education

    ‘I’m so thankful for this’: Giveaways ease back-to-school stress for parents

    Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Manassas High School were just two organizations hosting back-to-school events Saturday, July 29, giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies. 

    By Alicia Davidson July 31, 2023
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    ‘They’ll be missed’: Constance Abbey serves last meal

    “Christ reached out to the unreachable and touched the untouchable. In my view, that is what Constance Abbey did,” said Rev. Gary Meade, interim dean of St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral.

    By Jane Roberts July 29, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    MATA’s next service update includes change to Lauderdale Route

    An analysis of transit ridership patterns, economic factors and community feedback is guiding MATA’s decision making.

    By Rob Moore July 28, 2023
  • Food News

    A Taste of Glenny Restaurant to open in Whitehaven

    A new soul-food-based restaurant is coming to Whitehaven in late August that will serve healthy home-cooked meals.

    By Sophia Surrett July 28, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Mixed-use project at Cycle Shop property gets $35M investment

    The restoration of the Cycle Shop itself is nearly complete, with the expected groundbreaking for the multi-family element of the project set for early 2024.

    By Rob Moore July 28, 2023
  • Music

    Overton Park Shell unveils mobile version of venue

    The Overton Park Shell has a new tool to bring concerts all over the city.

    By Jada Ojii July 28, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Zoo parking lot reconfiguration begins

    The parking lot is the first part of a broader plan to end overflow zoo parking on the Overton Park Greensward sometime next year and turn more than 17 acres of zoo land to the Overton Park Conservancy.

    By Bill Dries July 27, 2023
  • Education

    Back-to-school giveaways begin Saturday

    As the first day of school and tax-free weekend approach, organizations, including the Memphis Police Department and Memphis Public Libraries, are helping students prepare with free school supplies.

    By Alicia Davidson July 28, 2023
  • Downtown

    Residents roll on Riverside for Sunset Skate

    Memphis River Parks Partnership organizes the event; the next one takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 27.

    By Jada Ojii July 27, 2023
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    Primas Bakery + Boutique finds bigger home off Poplar corridor

    The new location at 734 Mt. Moriah Road is across from Gus’s Fried Chicken and along the same stretch as The Urban Gardener, Gibson’s Donuts and Garibaldi’s Pizza. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 27, 2023
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    Downtown’s ‘Virginia Ave.’ district to launch with block party

    “The back door to Downtown” is seeing a resurgence of residents and businesses, especially as construction continues on the nearby interstate. 

    By Holly Whitfield July 26, 2023
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    After thousands attend Asian Night Market, organizers look to larger venue next year

    An estimated 8,000-9,000 people amassed at Crosstown Concourse Sunday for the event. By the event’s end at 9 p.m., 90% to 95% of the food vendors had completely sold out.

    By Elle Perry July 26, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Fallen firefighter affectionately known as ‘Dirty Red’ by fellow firefighters

    He lumbered through half marathons with his fire buddies, made annual pilgrimages to Walt Disney World, loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and made it a point to see every single superhero movie with his son, Parker, 14.

    By Jane Roberts July 26, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘Sea of Red’ processional honors fallen firefighter

    The Memphis Fire Department honored Lt. Jeffrey Norman on Sunday night with a “Sea of Red” processional.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 23, 2023
  • Health Care

    Some barbershops put heart into clients’ wellbeing

    Customers may come in for a basic haircut and leave with a free blood pressure check. Methodist Hospital North’s partnership with area barbers brings care to men most at risk of hypertension. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 23, 2023
  • Health Care

    Clinic brings health care on-site for seniors

    The new facility, which provides primary care for low-income senior residents at College Park in South Memphis, is the first on-site clinic at a Memphis Housing Authority community. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 21, 2023
  • Midtown

    Memphis soccer fans prepare for Women’s World Cup matches

    “Everyone thinks Memphis is a basketball city. If you come down to one of the World Cup watch parties, you’re going to think you are in a soccer town. It is incredible.” 

    By Kambui Bomani July 21, 2023
  • SEC Media Days Sports

    Omari Thomas, Tennessee star from Briarcrest, never met a camera he didn’t like

    The Briarcrest Christian School product once played pee-wee ball for the Whitehaven Cowboys.

    By Tim Buckley July 21, 2023
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Airport Authority approves nearly $50M for new development projects

    The bulk of that went to approve a proposal of more than $44 million for the reconstruction of the west half of the Taxiway Alpha at Memphis International Airport.

    By Rob Moore July 20, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Blaze that killed firefighter was arson, MFD says

    The fire took the life of Lt. Jeffrey Norman and injured three of his team members.

    By Julia Baker July 21, 2023
  • Metro

    Power outages to last until Sunday for some MLGW customers

    The majority of outages remaining from Tuesday’s storm are in six clusters: Raleigh, Frayser, Berclair, East Memphis, Germantown and Hickory Hill. 

    Related story:

    Barrage of storms complicate long-term improvements at MLGW

    By Keely Brewer July 20, 2023
  • Food

    $10 Deal: This restaurant’s lemongrass beef spices up a hot day

    Writer Joshua Carlucci says this dish at Vietnam Restaurant is a sleeper hit. 

    By Joshua Carlucci July 21, 2023

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