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  • Public Safety

    Westwood shooting leaves one dead, four injured

    Officers said they arrived at Methodist South Hospital around 4 a.m. Sunday, where five shooting victims had been transported by private vehicles. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 27, 2023
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    Art Gilliam’s WLOK radio stations still stand for activism

    Gilliam’s influence allowed many Black voices to be heard through WLOK. 

    By Jane Roberts February 26, 2023
  • Premium Public Safety

    ‘To save lives, you’ve got to try to intervene.’

    Youth Villages’ Memphis Allies outreach program officials “lost sleep” over Ezekiel Kelly, who was indicted for charges connected to the September 2022 shooting spree. Now, they hope to rescue others like him while they still can.

    By Don Wade March 06, 2023
  • Behind The Headlines

    Affordable housing sustains families and neighborhoods, local experts say

    “If you love economic development — if you’re into job creation, if you’re into health and wellness — then you have to be into housing,” said Amy Schaftlein, of the nonprofit affordable housing agency United Housing Inc.

    By Bill Dries February 25, 2023
  • Recipes

    Recipe Exchange: Calvary Waffle Shop Fish Pudding

    Fish pudding might not have been blessed with an appealing name, but it’s a simple casserole that you can order on Fridays at the Calvary Waffle Shop or make at home any time.

    By Jennifer Biggs February 25, 2023
  • Downtown

    Part of Barbecue Fest moves to Beale Street

    The move of part of the barbecue contest to Beale Street follows an earlier relocation of the Blues Tent from the Beale Street Music Festival to the entertainment district.

    By Bill Dries February 24, 2023
  • East Memphis

    Poplar-White Station Library partially reopens

    The library branch has been closed since MPD officer Geoffrey Redd was shot after responding to an altercation at the branch on Feb. 2. 

    By Kylah Strickland-Paige February 25, 2023
  • Music

    Crosstown Arts to launch first ‘Jazz Month’

    Jazz Month at Crosstown Arts includes more than 40 jazz musicians and band performances, many of which are free.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 28, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Suspects in the Whitehaven shootings out on bond

    Julius Freeman and Ladarius Marion, now both out on bond, are suspects in the shootings at and near Live Lounge on Sunday, Feb. 19.

    By Julia Baker February 23, 2023
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis air pollution study flawed, expert says

    When a study last year looked at how much of cancer-causing chemical was seeping into the air, and potentially harming local residents, it used standards better suited to indoor air quality and workers in protective equipment. 

    By Keely Brewer February 22, 2023
  • Education

    MSCS board looking at possible locations for Cordova-area high school

    Board members discussed some details for a new high school, which comes as a result of Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ agreement to relinquish ownership of the Germantown namesake schools. 

    By Aarron Fleming February 22, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Second suspect charged in Whitehaven shootings

    Ladarius Marion, 21, is charged with second-degree murder, five counts of attempted second-degree murder, and five counts of employment of a weapon during a dangerous felony.

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    Arrest made in Whitehaven shootings

    City council weighs special-use permit for Whitehaven bar after Sunday shooting

    By Julia Baker February 21, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Beauty Shop manager killed in shooting, friend recalls what happened

    Kevin “Shea” Grauer, 55, worked at Karen Carrier’s Beauty Shop in Cooper-Young for 18 years; Carrier called Grauer her “beacon of light.” Friend Duncan Aiken shares what happened the night Grauer died.

    By Jennifer Biggs, Julia Baker February 21, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Mass car break-ins in parking lots have locals talking — and posting

    Car break-ins are up 41% compared to this time last year, according to Memphis Police Department data. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 20, 2023
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Soup’s On! Youth Villages fundraiser benefits mentoring program

    “Our kids having a mentor makes their stay with us even better. They have someone who is looking out for them, advocating for them, loving them, caring for them, and it really means a lot for their mental health.”

    By Michael Waddell February 19, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Enamel artist honored in new Metal Museum exhibit

    The exhibit also displays works from contemporary artists, who adopted Bill Helwig’s techniques, such as Martha Banyas, Marilyn Tendrich, William Harper and Jamie Bennett. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 19, 2023
  • Update South Memphis

    10 people injured, one dead in Whitehaven shootings

    Eleven people were shot, one who died, at two separate scenes in Whitehaven early Sunday morning, the Memphis Police Department said.

    By Aarron Fleming February 19, 2023
  • Business

    Six former executives launch advisory group to ‘lift’ small businesses

    Lift Partners advisers include Bruce Landau, Gregg Landau, Josh Lipman, Jim Isaacs, Peter Felsenthal and Paulo L. Teixeira. Together, the group has a wide variety of experience, each serving in a C-suite position for a minimum of 20 years.

    By Christin Yates February 19, 2023
  • Premium Food

    Delta, Mexican or Memphis style: A guide to some of the Mid-South’s best tamales

    Delta-style, Mexican and other kinds of tamales can be found all around Memphis. Here are some of the best. 

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    Recipe Exchange: Delta-style tamales

    By Chris Herrington, Jennifer Biggs February 18, 2023
  • Food

    Anastasia Vergos’ big Greek life was full of love, family and food

    Tasia Vergos, the widow of Rendezvous founder Charlie Vergos, came to Memphis for an arranged marriage and lived a long life in her adopted city.

    By Jennifer Biggs February 17, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Tuesday Morning to close six Memphis-area locations

    Discount retailer Tuesday Morning is closing more than 400 of its stores, including several in the Memphis region. 

    By Neil Strebig February 17, 2023
  • Arts & Culture

    Social Club: Mo Bamba nicknames LeBron James, Anthony Davis ‘Three 6’

    Plus, Moneybagg Yo plans a Memphis lounge.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 19, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Feelin’ Memphis feeling South Main expansion

    Tawanda Pirtle plans to expand the store into the adjacent storefront at 511 S. Main St. 

    By Neil Strebig February 15, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Artists paint mural of Tyre Nichols in North Memphis

    The mural appears on the wall of the Steve A. Castle House of Rhythm and Blues near Hein Park and was commissioned by the club’s owner, Steve A. Adams.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 14, 2023
  • Real Estate

    Downtown Memphis Commission approves new PILOT policy

    The most notable changes to the tax incentives are the length of the program and a focus on affordable housing.

    By Neil Strebig February 14, 2023

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