The Supreme Court issued its judgment in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Tuesday, initiating the 30-day countdown on Tennessee’s abortion ban.

Lines at two locations of the Shelby County Clerk’s office moved briskly Tuesday afternoon, July 26, as employees implemented a new waiting system.

The Memphis and Shelby County Economic Development and Growth Engine board approved the acquisition of 27.45 acres near the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. plant.

The stakes have never been higher for Ryan Silverfield and Memphis football. Why 2022 will be one of the most important seasons in program history. 

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.

Summer league finished up more than a week ago, but not everything could be squeezed into the features that came from Las Vegas. Here are a couple more items on the Memphis rookies and younger players. 

For the past two years, Memphis’ Beale Street Caravan remained on air by broadcasting from its archives. Now, the radio program is returning with live performances. 

Four Ukrainian physicians toured the Memphis VA Medical Center Tuesday, July 26, to learn about burn treatment, trauma management, intensive care and other skills needed in a war zone.

Dr. Daniel Chatham, a local pediatrician, plans to seek a seat on the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education.

Three Memphis newcomers will join veterans next month at TPC Southwind.

Amaia Iratzoqui specializes in “research around the gendered causes and consequences of victimization, including domestic and intimate partner violence.”

Brendan Dwyer, Harley King and Michael Schroeder have all been hired, athletics director Laird Veatch announced on Tuesday. 

The appointment of Memphis lawyer Andre B. Mathis to the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals remains stalled, awaiting a floor vote by the Senate.

“Any time you have the opportunity to play an in-state opponent, it makes sense from a recruiting and logistical standpoint,” coach Ryan Silverfield said in a statement.

With the arrival of a new head coach and 15 players who started for MAHS last year before the charter school closed, MASE is a legit threat for a deep postseason run.

The opening games of the ESPN Events Invitational are set. 

A few months after notching the NBA’s second best record, are the Grizzlies poised to take a step back? How will the team replace the injured Jaren Jackson Jr. In this mid-summer Grizzlies Mailbag, answers to those and other questions. 

Shelby County reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox on Monday, July 25, marking the 18th reported case in Tennessee. 

Among other topics, the discussion of the city’s capacity for bond debt will come into play during Tuesday morning committee sessions. 

Collierville leaders reviewed a residential development in the southwest quadrant of Collierville on Monday evening. The proposal adds 84 homes to the area.

Jared Welch and the Black Sheep team plan to open a speakeasy-type bar and lounge in the basement of 409 S. Main. But to be in the know (and know the venue’s password), you’ll have to check out its Instagram account.

Rep. Steve Cohen led the unveiling of a sign proclaiming the Odell Horton Federal Building. 

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Veteran catcher batting .213 in his final big-league season.