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  • Education

    ‘Bold and vibrant’: Whitehaven High band director dies in Atlanta

    Newsom died while out of town with the band in Atlanta, where they performed yesterday, April 29.

    By Alicia Davidson May 01, 2023
  • Downtown

    Two people shot on Beale Street

    Two people were shot on Beale Street Sunday afternoon, according to a statement from the Memphis Police Department.

    By Alicia Davidson May 02, 2023
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    How the historic Sterick Building could be reborn

    In the 1920s, the Napoleon Hill mansion was razed to make way for the skyscraper. But the land itself would be passed down through the decades to the descendants of the original family. 

    By Rob Moore April 30, 2023
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    Hopes for Parkview restoration high, but details few

    The massive job to refurbish the century-old structure next to Overton Park is on the drawing board, but there is no concrete plan for when the work will start or finish.

    By Jane Roberts May 01, 2023
  • South Memphis

    Small businesses and neighbors network at MEMFix event

    Memphis residents showed off their emerging small businesses while connecting with Alcy-Ball neighbors Saturday, April 29, at BLDG Memphis’ first MEMFix 2023 event.

    By Alicia Davidson April 29, 2023
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    Memphians jump-start the weekend with ‘World’s Biggest Bounce House’

    Big Bounce America, the “largest touring inflatable event in the entire world,” pops up at Shelby Farms Park, featuring an obstacle course, an inflatable sports course, “an immersive, intergalactic-themed attraction” and a giant bounce house.

    By Patrick Lantrip April 29, 2023
  • Food

    Where to take mom for Mother’s Day in Memphis

    Mother’s Day is May 14 and several Memphis restaurants will host brunches to celebrate. 

    By Holly Whitfield May 10, 2023
  • Food

    Downtown’s brunch game heats up with new South Main restaurant

    Memphis restaurateurs Jennifer and Karl Carpenter are bringing their popular Middle Tennessee concept to the Bluff City after a successful 12-year run in Nashville.

    By Christin Yates April 28, 2023
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    Review: Restaurant Iris isn’t brand new — except it is

    Iris 2008 and Iris 2023 are just not the same thing, maybe not even kissin’ cousins. It’s been 15 years and many changes, and what happened when Iris moved to Laurelwood is precisely what should have happened: It’s become a new restaurant.

    By Jennifer Biggs April 28, 2023
  • Public Safety

    DA Mulroy launches town hall program in Frayser

    “This is part ... of an overall outreach program,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said. “I think it’s important for the DA to be out in the community as much as possible and get input from the community.”

    By Julia Baker April 27, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Arrest made in string of South Memphis abductions

    The suspect was positively identified by two juvenile victims, whose identities will remain anonymous. 

    By Julia Baker April 27, 2023
  • Public Safety

    FBI assisting MPD with search for abductor

    MPD has conducted investigations in Gaslight, Bunker Hill and Cane Creek for weeks, determining in the “early morning hours,” a man has been approaching “young females” and forcing them into his vehicle.

    By Julia Baker, Aarron Fleming April 27, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Bridge shines ‘the light of truth’ in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

    “We’re seeing those bridge lights come on to honor the victims, to honor their families, to shine a light and attention on their needs, and also to shine the light of truth,” District Attorney Steve Mulroy said.

    By Julia Baker April 25, 2023
  • Public Safety

    MPD will continue to operate Greenlaw as community center

    MPD brass told the Memphis City Council the department plans to take youth breaking curfew Downtown to the Greenlaw Community Center, which the city’s parks department is relinquishing to police. 

    By Julia Baker April 25, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Tennessee Triennial will include events at seven Memphis sites this weekend

    The Tennessee Triennial — a five-month art exhibition — kicked off in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga in January. As the Triennial’s May 7 close approaches, Memphis becomes the final city to host a “highlight weekend.”

    By Elle Perry May 28, 2024
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    Crosstown Concourse has been making communities since 1927

    Since Crosstown Concourse had its grand reopening in 2017, decades of employees who worked in the old “Sears Crosstown” building have returned to check out the massive renovation.

    By Alicia Davidson April 24, 2023
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    Hundreds chow down at the Overton Square Crawfish Festival

    Bayou Bar & Grill dished out crawfish as locals dined with craft beers and live music at the Overton Square Crawfish Festival Saturday, April 22. 

    By Patrick Lantrip April 22, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Children saddle up for equine therapy at Shelby Farms Stables

    Tacking, horse grooming and horseback riding were on the agenda for Memphis parents and children Saturday, April 22, at the equine therapy event at Shelby Farms Stables. 

    By Alicia Davidson April 26, 2023
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    Annesdale neighbors ‘a little nervous’

    After an attempt to sell the historic Midtown mansion failed, owner Ken Robison is negotiating. 

    By Jane Roberts April 24, 2023
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    Hernando’s Hide-A-Way, with all its history, is up for sale

    The sale price is $800,000 and includes numerous upgrades and a hint of famous DNA that still hangs in the air.

    By Jane Roberts April 24, 2023
  • Education

    Shelby County funding new high school in Frayser

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris will include a $10 million ask to restart work on a new Memphis-Shelby County Schools high school in Frayser when he presents his fiscal year 2024 budget proposal to county commissioners on Wednesday, April 26.

    By Aarron Fleming, Bill Dries June 22, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Despite concerns, Downtown youth curfew moves forward

    A meeting Tuesday between stakeholders and the Memphis Police Department resulted in an agreement on a Downtown pilot curfew program that will eventually be implemented citywide. Many program details remain unclear, including where and how MPD will detain minors.

    By Julia Baker April 20, 2023
  • Downtown

    Downtown Brooks Museum construction moves forward

    Earlier this month, the detailed plan for the new museum was approved by the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Design Review Board.

    By Rob Moore April 20, 2023
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    As work winds down, three local food vendors tapped for Tom Lee Park

    Visitors to the renovated Tom Lee Park will have their choice of ice cream, coffee, cocktails or a “Mac Daddy” brisket macaroni and cheese as they explore the park’s new pathways, play areas and shaded pavilions. 

    By Holly Whitfield April 26, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    ‘Omar Forever:’ Late punk, reggae artist honored with Brass Note

    “Omar, in the grand scheme of things, was a young guy. I think what pushed him over the edge into the top 10 nominees was that he was so innovative and engaged around town in the community,” said a member of the Beale Street Brass Notes committee. 

    By Sam Shansky April 19, 2023

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