A new video game store joins the existing stretch of businesses just east of the intersection of Cooper & Young, which includes 901 Toys, 901 Comics and Goner Records. 

The little house on Cooper Street has reincarnated yet again, this time as La Roche, a Lebanese-Armenian restaurant.

The name will change from Bob’s Barksdale to Barksdale’s, but the spirit of Bob Henry will remain. 

The former Murdock Printing building at 430 Monroe Ave. is one of four projects tapped for local grants. 

Alleged Railgarten shooter is back behind bars after a previous bail decision was reversed.

Children’s Museum of Memphis is hosting Hispanic Heritage Month events for the third year and going “a lot bigger.” The celebration runs each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

What started as an effort to combat food insecurity in Memphis has evolved into a community of people looking out for one another.

For a typical Cooper-Young Festival, organizers anticipate crowds of 125,000 or more with more than 400 vendors. For the 35th annual event this year, the threat of rain and perhaps football depressed early attendance.

Plus, more apartments are proposed for the Crosstown area.

During a 100-minute picnic at 1760 Peabody Ave., Memphians remembered Eva Lee and her school, where manners, art and music were part of growing up.

From restaurants to schools and architecture, Memphis has a variety of perks to offer renters looking for a place to stay. 

With a growing interest in renting and more units popping up across the city, Memphis’ rental market is a lesson in supply and demand. 

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A proposed Whataburger in Midtown has sparked controversy because of its drive-thru. If the restaurant is built, it will join 12 existing fast-food chains within a 1-mile radius.

On 901 Day, here’s a look at Southern College of Optometry’s success at selling Memphis. This year’s freshman class includes alumni of 91 colleges and universities, who hail from 35 states. 

A midcentury building in Midtown is undergoing a transformation to become the new gallery and studio space for one Memphis museum. 

A cookout, a mimosa festival and plenty of music will be playing out across Bluff City on Sunday, Sept. 1. And Wiseacre has plans brewing for Memphis couples looking to tie knot.

The Memphis-based company is leaving Oak Court for space with room to grow where all employees could be on the same floor. 

University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave said there were many who believed the renovation wasn’t going to happen.

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“For artists in this city, the biggest missing piece is marketing,” said James “IMAKEMADBEATS” Dukes. “Creative installations like this help out dramatically.”

Drawing classes with live models (sometimes clothed, sometimes not) help artists hone their skill at sketching the human form.

The Juice Joint will offer freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices with natural and local ingredients, acai bowls and smoothies.

Developer Chance Carlisle addressed concerns about parking for The Cooper, a new mixed-used project in Cooper-Young.

The annual Midtown festival has announced its music lineup and event plans for 2024.

The Bayou Bar & Grill has been run by Bill and Carla Baker for the past 30 years. Now the restaurant has new owners.