Also happening this week: Germantown appoints a new school board member. 

Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said the storm that blew in Saturday evening was the 7th most destructive by outage minutes in the utility’s history.

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“Addressing the domestic violence part of our violent crime challenge must involve providing more support for domestic violence victims, more accountability for the perpetrators and efforts to change behavior.”

“The world today has a shortage of good people, people with integrity, honesty.”

The retail center off Germantown Parkway, which homes Incredible Pizza and The Tile Shop, is a few miles from several other Asian businesses. 

“Float therapy” is a way to help improve relaxation and increase brain function, but it’s not always easily accessible. That’s where Antwanette Crutcher’s spas come in.

Millington wants to breathe life back into one of the oldest buildings in the suburb, so city leaders are formally asking the community what they want to see in the Oldtown structure.

The expansion is the latest in a series of major investments into the suburbs over the past few years by the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.

The East Memphis shopping center has a new leasing strategy: “dwell time.”

Leaders of the immersive experience built in the old River Museum on Mud Island are hoping the recent activity can bring some momentum to the city-owned river park.

Quentin Ratliff, 39, was known in Olive Branch as “The Dancing Man.” He was killed by a car Friday morning. It was the latest tragedy in a brutal week for cyclists across the South. 

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Local watchdog and activist Joe B. Kent, who regularly harshly criticized local politicians, officials, and organizations at public meetings, died at age 63. 

Today’s puzzle features an historic photo from the construction of the Downtown trolley line. Jodie Vance provided the photo.

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Kendra Lawler and her wife, Claudia, and their two teenagers spent the entire first week of July bringing their food truck, The Neon Crave, to as many events as possible.

The Dragons — ranked first in the Daily Memphian preseason Dandy Dozen and fifth in the state in Class 6A — had planned on roaring out of the gate like the storm that pushed Saturday’s scheduled kickoff back 90 minutes.

Fire Chief John Selberg released a statement Saturday. It was the first time he’d spoken out since being placed on leave Aug. 10 and retiring Aug. 20.

MLGW officials estimate power won’t be restored until Thursday, and are asking residents to conserve water by not watering lawns or washing cars.

A chancellor’s ruling could lead to fifth season of eligibility for Tigers baseball player. 

While the Native Plant Palooza at the Lichterman Nature Center on Saturday was a fun family outing, it also doubled as a chance for folks to issue warnings about the importance of native plants to the area.

In this recipe, a sauteed mixture of corn and tomatoes is served atop a bed of creamy rice grits for a tasty side dish or a vegetarian main.

The “Behind the Headlines” interview with the Republican nominee for the 9th Congressional District also covered Taylor’s support for limiting birthright citizenship, war in Iran, the economy, the Epstein files and whether President Donald Trump won the 2020 election.

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Today’s puzzle features participants in the sixth annual Major Taylor Juneteenth Freedom Ride. The photo was provided courtesy of the Major Taylor Memphis Bicycle Club.