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News

Earthquake study predicts extensive damage for Tennessee.

South Memphis church launches children's library to fill literacy gap.

Led by author Richard Bausch, local writers hone their craft.

Director of Latino Memphis

What's hot this season in books: the Flyer takes a look.

Chris Herrington's latest thoughts on the salary situation, free agency, and more at Beyond the Arc.

Hannah Sayle reports on a group of citizens combating a South Memphis "food desert" at Hungry Memphis.

After hearing concerns from staff and citizens, the Land Use Control Board today voted against a proposal to demolish a Midtown church and build a pharmacy.

Son and new boyfriend battle for mom's affections in Cyrus.

Tunica native Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse book series (the source for HBO's True Blood), returns home next week for two appearances. Read Leonard Gill's interview with Harris at &tcetera.

It's the last day to offer up your nominations in Best Server, Best Bartender, Best Local Band, and Best Local Singer for the Best of Memphis online ballot. Go here to take the survey.

Country/punk outfit Those Darlins will make a long-awaited return to the Hi-Tone Saturday night, heading up a diverse and intriguing bill. Get the scoop at Sing All Kinds.

Hannah Sayle reports on the locally owned frozen-yogurt shop YoLo, scheduled to open later this summer.

Addison Engelking surveys Cyrus, starring Marisa Tomei, John C. Reilley, and Jonah Hill.

Frank Murtaugh says it's time for the Memphis Redbirds to put some Birds on the wall at AutoZone Park.

John Branston says some Memphians could learn a few things about the art of the announcement from Lebron James.

That other paper in town has been sneakily trying to steal our Best of Memphis franchise for the past couple of years, but you know where to find the Real Thing: Right here. Vote now. And unlike that other contest, you only vote once.

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Music

The Hold Steady return to town, a familiar face in tow.

New albums from the Daddy Mack Blues Band, Tetanus, and the Delta Nomads

Politics

At ex-mayor's insistence, veteran Channel 5 anchor would have been excluded from questioning in a potential Herenton-Cohen joint encounter on WMC-TV.

Presumptive Democratic gubernatorial nominee calls West Tennessee his base, pledges to campaign with local candidagtes. UPDATE: Democrat Mcwherter joins GOP candidates in condemning federal suit against Arizona immigration law.

WMC-TV will host first televised gathering of county mayor candidates.

7th District congresswoman campaigns for reelection -- and for candidates in other states.

Congressman's office confirmed early Tuesday that a presidential statement will be shortly forthcoming. UPDATE: Text of presidential endorsement, released at 11:01 a.m.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Herenton campaign. It comes late, but it comes. Or at least it did on Saturday, July 10.

Ex-mayor says move could actually help him, that 9th District voters will decide congressional election, not "Washington, D.C. or Chicago."

The former mayor is now potentially up against every adversary, of whatever kind, he has ever had.

Interim mayor's brio and air of command transcend liabilities in first televised mayoral debate with Luttrell.

Shelby County is a major battleground for the two GOP gubernatorial candidates.

Sports

Theater

Hairspray is a giddy, goofy treat at Playhouse on the Square

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Film

A middle-aged knockout juggles son and suitor in Cyrus.

Opinion

The public library, for better or worse, as a book delivery system.

Ruling could liberalize custody and visitation rights for divorced parents.

Books

Food & Wine

Local frozen yogurt shop YoLo coming soon.

Special Sections

Tunica native Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse book series (the source for HBO's True Blood), returns home next week for two appearances.
Read Leonard Gill's interview with Harris at &tcetera.

It's the last day to offer up your nominations in Best Server, Best Bartender, Best Local Band, and Best Local Singer for the Best of Memphis online ballot.
Go here to take the survey.

Country/punk outfit Those Darlins will make a long-awaited return to the Hi-Tone Saturday night, heading up a diverse and intriguing bill.
Get the scoop at Sing All Kinds.

Presumptive Democratic gubernatorial nominee calls West Tennessee his base, pledges to campaign with local candidagtes.

UPDATE: Democrat Mcwherter joins GOP candidates in condemning federal suit against Arizona immigration law.

Congressman's office confirmed early Tuesday that a presidential statement will be shortly forthcoming.

UPDATE: Text of presidential endorsement, released at 11:01 a.m.