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    When it rains: Mississippi River basin gets wetter as climate change brings extreme rain, floods

    Our climate that is growing hotter and wetter — and more prone to dumping massive rains and flash flooding on communities whose creeks, streams and drainage systems are not equipped to handle such volatile waters.

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk October 09, 2022
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    Low Mississippi River has barges running aground, farmers’ crops piling up

    During the first week of October, the river hit historic lows in Memphis, where it hovered just a few feet higher than the lowest recorded river level. 

    By Keely Brewer October 08, 2022
  • South Memphis

    ‘Mighty, mighty Wildcats’ sing as renovation of Melrose High begins

    The groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 7, for the renovation of the 84-year-old school building ends a 40-year debate about whether the Orange Mound landmark should be renovated or demolished.

    By Bill Dries October 10, 2022
  • Downtown

    Downtown Sip & Serve cleanup series to debut

    Sip & Serve begins with cleaning trash off streets and ends with a happy hour for participants age 21 and older.

    By Judaea Driscoll October 08, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Makeda’s: ‘The story can’t end like this’

    Makeda’s began with a love story, a family recipe, nurses at The Med and a sick little girl. But it almost permanently closed after the killing of rapper Young Dolph there.

    By Jennifer Biggs August 17, 2023
  • Midtown

    Cooper-Young rainbow crosswalk nears completion

    Cooper-Young’s rainbow crosswalk will be finished this weekend, making it the state’s first complete commemorative rainbow crosswalk for the LGBTQ community.

    By Alicia Davidson October 06, 2022
  • $15 Deals

    $10 deal: Large menu offers inspiration in Binghampton

    Inspire Community Cafe is a locally-focused eatery that offers a comfortable atmosphere and a community-driven mission. 

    By Jordan Arellano October 06, 2022
  • Update Sports

    From Memphis to Qatar: Neighborhood soccer program scores big again

    Three Memphis girls are playing for Team USA in the 2022 Street Child World Cup.

    By David Waters October 28, 2022
  • Real Estate

    University Lofts project to add 105 apartments to Edge District

    Jonesboro-based Six Land Company is planning to demolish the former Holliday Flowers site and build a $15.3 million, 105-unit apartment complex overlooking The Ravine.

    By Neil Strebig October 06, 2022
  • Music

    GloRilla takes home BET Hip Hop Award

    The Memphis native was named “Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist.”

    By Jasmine McCraven October 05, 2022
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    Inked: Q3 Industrial report ‘solid,’ Rumble Boxing comes to Midtown

    This week’s Inked covers news on Cushman & Wakefield’s industrial estate report, the new Rumble Boxing location and Drapac Capital leaving Memphis. 

    By Neil Strebig October 05, 2022
  • Visual Arts

    More than 150 artists prepare to ‘Paint Memphis’

    Each year, Paint Memphis invites artists from around the country to join local and regional artists to create murals in blighted or disinvested areas in Memphis.

    By Jasmine McCraven October 05, 2022
  • Education

    Sixty-one years ago, 13 first-graders made history

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools recognizes the ‘Memphis 13’ who desegregated public schools in Memphis in 1961.

    By Aarron Fleming October 10, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Memphis celebrates Wattstax anniversary with film screening

    The concert sometimes called the “Black Woodstock” turns 50 this year.

    By Judaea Driscoll October 03, 2022
  • Food News

    Entrepreneur brings feel of home to Cooper-Young restaurant

    Ashtar Garden is expected to open Saturday, Oct. 8 in Cooper-Young and will feature both breakfast and nightlife options. 

    By Jordan Arellano March 06, 2023
  • Midtown

    Pride-themed march in Midtown protests cancellation of drag show

    “We have families and rights. To see the children, who were having a good time, crying and terrified, was horrible,” said organizer Jenna Dunn. “It lit a fire inside of me that was already burning.”

    By Joshua Carlucci October 03, 2022
  • Midtown

    Gordon Food Service opens in Midtown for both home consumer, wholesale customers

    Gordon Food Service opened to a big crowd, as shoppers got their first look at the new grocery store. Weren’t there? Take a tour of the store with Jennifer Biggs. 

    By Jennifer Biggs September 30, 2022
  • $15 Deals

    $10 Deal: Earnestine & Hazel’s Soul Burger is all that & a bag of chips

    The staple Soul Burger at Earnestine & Hazel’s is a stack of no-frills comfort, and a late night steal of a $10 Deal.

    By Joshua Carlucci September 29, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Boxer hopes to give kids something worth fighting for

    Mike Cook, who will box Saturday in Memphis Fight Night III at Agricenter International, aims to give Levi Elementary students something he says he never had — a role model. 

    By Aarron Fleming October 10, 2022
  • Performing Arts

    Collage hosts free dance festival

    For the second year, the organization is hosting an afternoon of free dance performances, musical acts, Memphis food trucks and dance-oriented vendors. 

    By Jasmine McCraven September 29, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Demolition plans set for Williamsburg Village, Dory gets a new patio

    On Wednesday, Sept. 28 Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment approved plans for demolition and redevelopment at Williamsburg Village, a new outdoor patio at Dory Restaurant and an update on the Lowenstein Mansion. 

    By Neil Strebig September 29, 2022
  • Music

    Mempho returns with Widespread Panic headlining two nights for 2022 festival

    Mempho Music Festival returns this weekend, bringing options for music and food lovers alike.

    By Judaea Driscoll September 28, 2022
  • Elections

    City Council approves $16.5 million in parks projects line items

    The set of a dozen appropriation resolutions topped a relatively uneventful council agenda Tuesday, Sept. 27.

    Related story:

    Memphis City Council to consider resolution enforcing curfew for juveniles

    By Bill Dries September 27, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    MATA and LeMoyne-Owen partner to bridge technology gap for bus riders

    “There’s a need for training to help our riders take advantage of the technology through our Go901 app ... ,” said MATA chief of staff Bacarra Maudlin. 

    By Alicia Davidson September 27, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Alleged arsonist responsible for South Memphis fires arrested

    Catilena “DC” Collier, 22, was arrested Monday, Sept. 26, according to a press release issued by the Memphis Fire Department. 

    By Julia Baker September 27, 2022

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