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    Boujee Bistro food truck lands first brick-and-mortar location

    The local food truck will be moving into the former site of Regina’s Cajun Restaurant in a Downtown space near Court Square.

    By Neil Strebig August 05, 2022
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    $10 Deal: At Fino’s, any sandwich can now be a salad

    Who doesn’t love bread? But, at Fino’s, it takes a tug, and sometimes you don’t want to work as hard. Or eat as heavy. A time like, say, August. 

    By Chris Herrington August 04, 2022
  • South Memphis

    EPA is monitoring possible cancer-causing emissions in Southwest Memphis

    A recent assessment of a local commercial sterilization facility shows elevated risk of long-term exposure to ethylene oxide, a chemical that is carcinogenic to humans through inhalation. 

    By Keely Brewer August 04, 2022
  • Education

    School ‘kicks’ off new tournament for art supply assistance

    A new event aims to showcase collaboration over competition. 

    By Jasmine McCraven August 23, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Panel highlights Memphis’ impact on national civil rights movement

    Community leaders and officials highlighted the legacy of Stax, the record label and museum, with a musical performance and panel in celebration of its addition to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. 

    By Daja E. Henry August 02, 2022
  • East Memphis

    Wildlife Services euthanizes 120 Canada Geese after Cordova subdivision complaints

    The USDA euthanized 120 Canada geese at Riverwood Farms, in response to the homeowners association saying it was necessary for the protection of the community, but critics say it’s an inhumane, temporary solution to a problem that requires habitat modification.

    By Keely Brewer August 02, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Memphis Parks breaks ground on Whitehaven multipurpose room

    The $2 million multipurpose room at the Whitehaven Community Center will feature a banquet hall, catering kitchen, parking lot and public entrance. 

    By Daja E. Henry August 01, 2022
  • Education

    MSCS celebrating new school year with fun run, festival and immunizations

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools district will host three events this weekend to kick off the 2022-2023 school year that starts Aug. 8.

    By Aarron Fleming August 01, 2022
  • Music

    Sacred soul singer part of Crosstown Arts’ concert lineup

    The arts organization will host a dozen performances in the Green Room at Crosstown Arts and Crosstown
    Theater, in August.

    By Jasmine McCraven August 03, 2022
  • Neighborhoods

    Groups reveal Orange Mound revitalization plan

    Juice Orange Mound and Rhodes College students unveiled the Mound Up! Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, culminating a two-year process.

    By Daja E. Henry July 31, 2022
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    Calkins: (Sky) walking in Memphis — as pole vaulters soar over Beale

    The organizers of the Ed Murphey Classic got a burst of inspiration this year. How about bringing the pole vaulting competition to the people? It made for a wildly entertaining Saturday night on Beale Street. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 31, 2022
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    Conaway: Around here, if you look closely, you’ll find a connection

    “In that wonderful Memphis sort of way of zero degrees of separation from anybody and anything in the rest of the world, I’m related to Teddy Roosevelt.”

    By Dan Conaway July 29, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Inside the $72M plan to turn Northside High into Northside Square

    Plans include affordable housing, office and retail tenants, and a Northside High Hall of Fame.

    By Daja E. Henry July 29, 2022
  • Midtown

    Cooper-Young plant swap combines community engagement and horticulture

    Cooper-Young residents and other Memphians swapped freshly cut houseplants, herbs and flowers for their first in-person “plant swap” since 2019.

    By Alicia Davidson July 28, 2022
  • Performing Arts

    Hattiloo to open theater school for youth, seniors and people with disabilities

    In partnership with the Community Redevelopment Agency, Hattiloo will renovate a church building with a storied Civil War-era history. 

    By Daja E. Henry July 28, 2022
  • Premium Real Estate

    Bucking national trends, affordable housing in Memphis is a problem of quality, not quantity

    Even as housing prices are rising substantially in some parts of the area, the value of housing in other areas has been stagnant or even falling. 

    By Shera Avi-Yonah July 27, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    How Memphis’ debt could impact One Beale financing

    Some City Council members think the city could take on more risk with One Beale’s Grand Hyatt, while some say other projects come first.

    By Bill Dries July 26, 2022
  • Music

    Pat Mitchell Worley tapped to lead Soulsville Foundation

    Stax Music Academy’s executive director and a longtime local arts advocate is set to head the Memphis music foundation beginning in August. 

    By Shera Avi-Yonah July 26, 2022
  • South Memphis

    Orange Mound Tower owners say abortion-rights banner was unauthorized

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

    By Jasmine McCraven July 24, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Habitat for Humanity celebrates 13 new homeowners

    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.

    By Alicia Davidson July 24, 2022
  • Arts & Culture

    Fashion designer’s Dixon exhibit captures tough side of femininity

    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.

    By Alicia Davidson July 23, 2022
  • North Memphis

    Family Fun Friday returns to Frayser’s Ed Rice Community Center

    Memphis Parks’ Family Fun Fridays are headed to Frayser’s newly-renovated Ed Rice Community Center for a second time Friday evening, July 22.

    By Daja E. Henry July 22, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Memphis man charged with killing wife in Fiji draws international attention

    The death of a Cooper-Young resident is drawing international attention after a Memphis man is accused of murdering his wife on their honeymoon in Fiji.

    By Shera Avi-Yonah July 25, 2022
  • Real Estate

    EDGE looks to acquire land near former Firestone Plant, vote on Riviana expansion

    The Memphis and Shelby County Economic Development and Growth Engine is looking to buy four parcels near the old Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. plant in North Memphis.

    By Neil Strebig July 21, 2022
  • Food

    Bryant’s Breakfast plans expansion

    Bryant’s plate lunches may even make a comeback after the expansion of the Summer Avenue breakfast spot is complete. 

    By Jordan Arellano July 23, 2022

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