National Bar Association brings annual convention to Memphis
The National Bar Association was founded in 1925 and has a membership of about 66,000 Black lawyers, judges, law professors and law students.
Teen charged with murder in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams
Miguel Andrade was captured Tuesday, July 19, along with the two other suspects, both juveniles. Community mourns Rev. Autura Eason-Williams after carjacking deathRelated story:
96X is back and speaks ‘from the heart, not the chart’
“After spending 20 years in Los Angeles, I realized that people don’t see music the way that Memphians do. I wanted to tap back into that.”
Environmental groups urge MLGW to invest in renewable energy
The organizations said it’s a crucial moment as MLGW’s board prepares to make a recommendation on its next electric supplier contract.
Lawmakers create process for complaints under K-12 ‘critical race theory’ law
But they offered no more clarity on what exactly teachers can and can’t say about race and history.
Felicia Suzanne’s, Picture Perfect Haircuts, art incubator get grants
Local artist Ephraim Urevbu plans to renovate 825 Jackson Ave. into an artist studio and restaurant on the ground floor and two three-bedroom apartments on the upper floor for artist residencies.
Frank Warren will not seek another term on Collierville school board
Warren had previously said he would run, but in recent weeks has decided to change course.
Table Talk: Good tomatoes, MFWF and join us for lunch at Magnolia & May
Sure, there are tomatoes coming in, but where do we find the best ones? Get your tickets for our Friday lunch at Magnolia & May, and plan ahead for the golf tournament and Memphis Food & Wine Festival.
Inked: St. Jude expanding, Central BBQ remodeling
This week’s Inked covers news on two new buildings and a parking garage on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital campus and revised site plans for Central BBQ’s renovation in Midtown.
Tigers land second commit from Smyrna High School
Smyrna High School athlete Arion Carter announced his commitment to Memphis on Wednesday.
Calkins: Memphis and conference realignment. Is the dream officially dead?
For decades, now, University of Memphis fans have dreamed of making it into a power conference. Is that dream now officially dead? If so, what does the future hold?
Tigers Football Insider: Madden NFL 23 shows respect to Calvin Austin’s speed
Calvin Austin III has a speed rating of 95 on Madden NFL 23, which is top 10 of all receivers.
Two likely to challenge Collierville School Board incumbent
Municipal elections are Nov. 8. Candidates have until Aug. 18 at noon to pick up a petition and return it to Shelby County Election Commission with sufficient signatures.
After record year, Memphis Food & Wine Festival returns with hopes of being even bigger
“These aren’t (chefs) you’d typically see at this kind of a festival, but ones who might be at South Beach or at the New York Food and Wine Festival,” said the festival’s co-chairman.
State Rep. Torrey Harris arrested for theft, assault in Nashville
Harris was arrested after an argument with his ex-boyfriend. He maintained his innocence and expressed confidence the charges will be dropped.
Metro
Deadline is noon for May 5 Shelby County primary ballot
Here’s a tentative view of which County races could be won at the noon Thursday, Feb. 19, deadline, which primary contenders will advance to the August county general races at the deadline and which races are packed with contenders vying for a win on the May 5 election day.
Real Estate County property-tax rate could go down
Business EDGE approves port, composting, Bad Timing items
Business
Western-apparel company to open distribution center in Memphis
A Denver-based Western-apparel company bought a Southeast Memphis property for its U.S. distribution center.
Real Estate County property-tax rate could go down
Business EDGE approves port, composting, Bad Timing items
Sports
Grizzlies provide medical update on Morant, Caldwell-Pope
It will be a couple more weeks before the Grizzlies reassess Ja Morant’s left elbow sprain.
High School Sports Prep, state, Super Bowl champ to coach at Melrose
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ Hasan Abdul Hakim dismissed from program, Zach Davis reinstated
Food
Table Talk: Cocktails meet canvases in The Edge
For one night a month, Bar Limina will be serving craft cocktails at the nearby Sheet Cake Gallery.
Premium Business Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Premium Business After 28 years, Tsunami is ‘going out with a bang’
Suburbs
Fogelman acquires Germantown apartments
The purchase marks the company’s continued expansion in the Memphis-area market, where Fogelman currently manages 32 communities totaling more than 7,800 units.
Premium Arlington New cell tower will fix old Arlington’s ‘dead zone’
Premium Collierville Collierville Safe Haven baby box is Shelby County’s first
Neighborhoods
Downtown’s By the Brewery restaurant has closed
Less than a month shy of its fifth business anniversary, the Downtown Memphis restaurant has announced its permanent closure.
Premium City of Memphis Ask the Memphian: When will the repaving of I-240 be completed?
Premium Real Estate Investors plan $25 million project at former Houston’s site
Arts & Culture
Table Talk: Cocktails meet canvases in The Edge
For one night a month, Bar Limina will be serving craft cocktails at the nearby Sheet Cake Gallery.
Spirit of Memphis Memphis creator featured in new PBS series
Performing Arts Classics anchor Theatre Memphis’ next season
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
“Historian Kyle Harper is coming to the University of Memphis to ask a chilling question: are we, like the Romans, on the cusp of societal collapse — or even mass extinction?”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for Oak Court Mall
These days, the former Oak Court Mall site is home to wrecking balls and demolition equipment as the land is being prepared for its next life.