With millions of dollars to cut at CBU, everything is on the table
A ‘retrenchment committee’ will look at the campus as a whole and make recommendations for cuts, including majors.
Calkins: Fifteen years later, Derrick Rose is back in Memphis — as a better version of himself
After 15 years, Derrick Rose is returning to Memphis as “a different Derrick.” But can this version rub off on Ja Morant?
The Early Word: CBU faces major cuts; Rose is ‘a different Derrick’
Barbecue fest may be on the move, the County Commission fails to ban pretextual traffic stops and DJ Ron Olson paints music.
‘Vacation kind of sucked’: The Grizzlies are back.
Here are the best quotes from Steven Adams, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart and others from Grizzlies Media Day. Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant can practice, travel with team Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins on Steven Adams: ‘He’s good to go’ Derrick Rose on return to Memphis: ‘It feels like divine timing’Related stories:
Herrington: Grizzlies not quite ‘ready to go,’ but building as Morant waits
“They told me ‘go get it,’ and that’s exactly what I’m going to do,” said Ziaire Williams. And maybe that’s a good rallying cry for his team too.
MIM survey: Most barbecue teams want to move to Liberty Park
More than three-fourths of those who participated in an email survey said they want to move Memphis in May’s annual barbecue contest to Liberty Park.
Ban on pretextual traffic stops comes up one vote short on County Commission
The Shelby County Commission gave final approval Monday, Oct. 2, to a pair of ordinances calling on the Shelby County Sheriff to collect data on specialized units as well as traffic stops, use of force and citizen complaints. It rejected an ordinance asking the Sheriff’s Office to ban pretextual traffic stops.
Ron Olson explores ‘The Art of Radio’ with Botanic Garden exhibit
His artwork, instantly recognizable, features a stylized guitar with an offbeat lyric that, at one point or another, went straight to his heart.
Judge denies former officers’ request to have separate trials in Tyre Nichols death
Lawyers for three of the five former Memphis officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols had filed motions to sever their cases, arguing they could not receive fair trials if all five face a jury together.
Early voting total highest since 2007 Memphis elections
The 2007 Memphis elections saw Willie Herenton elected mayor for the fifth time and the largest turnover of Memphis City Council seats in the 55-year history of the mayor-council form of government.
How could the ongoing UAW strike affect Mid-South business conditions?
Despite Ford’s commitment to West Tennessee, the largest single-investment in the state’s history, Memphis economist John Gnuschke said an ongoing strike could spell trouble.
Opinion: The county commission restrictions on officers should be rejected
“Memphis will continue losing population as it has for the last three years if we do not get a handle on out-of-control crime. And our policies are moving in the wrong direction.”
D.C. Scorecard: Cohen, Kustoff vote for spending stop-gap while Hagerty, Blackburn vote no
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen was among the Democratic majority voting for the bill, and Rep. David Kustoff was among the 126 Republicans who voted for it.
Memphis 2023 Election Guide
Get to know the Memphis mayoral and City Council candidates in this comprehensive voter guide. Election Day is Oct. 5 and early voting begins Sept. 15.
Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from CBHS, Covington, Craigmont, ECS, Melrose and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
Eight local football teams ranked in state poll
MUS at No. 3 remains the highest ranked Memphis-area team. Germantown, Southwind and FACS are ranked No. 4 in their classifications.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Anna is right — ‘it’s just a nice place to be.’ Memphis needs such places. Thanks to the Vergos family and all its wonderful staff for 75 years of memories.” — Scott Crosby, about Calkins: The Rendezvous is 75! There’s a lesson in that for Memphians.
“The bottom line is the plan for Tom Lee Park was never going to be able to accommodate the Barbecue Fest. … It is laughable to think that space in its new form would ever be able to host … and not destroy a lot of plants, hardscape, or infrastructure. …” — Ben Meeks, about MIM survey: Most barbecue teams want to move to Liberty Park
“Porter-Leath has served as Early Head Start grantee for Shelby County for 25 years (and) … serves over 400 families per year in state of the art facilities. … What is really needed is additional funding …” — Mike Warr, about Behind the Headlines: Program pushes pre-K for 2-year-olds from high-poverty areas
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Young but talented Briarcrest volleyball team looks for strong finish
After a fast — and pleasantly-surprising — start to the season, defending state champs are gearing up for postseason push.
Memphis-area top cross country times through Sept. 30
Houston’s Zoe Marsh and CBHS’ Joe Edwards continue to top the charts of top times produced by cross country runners in 2023.
Metro
More than 100K lose TennCare coverage in first months of ‘unwinding’
TennCare says the majority who lost health coverage are eligible but fell through the cracks due to “procedural” reasons, such as failing to update their contact information after moving.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Grit, gravel help, but Ride 2 Rosemary paved with saltier stuff
Business
Critical care is focus of expansion at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
The $95 million project includes 128,575 square feet of construction and renovation that will add four floors to the west side of the hospital in the Memphis Medical District.
Premium Business Le Bonheur program draws cardiologists across the US to Memphis
Sports
Derrick Rose on return to Memphis: ‘It feels like divine timing’
The former Memphis Tigers star spoke for the first time since signing with the Grizzlies in June.
Memphis Grizzlies ‘Vacation kind of sucked’: The Grizzlies are back.
Food
Calkins: The Rendezvous is 75! There’s a lesson in that for Memphians.
The Rendezvous opened 75 years ago. Its success is a lesson in determination, authenticity — and putting down stakes (or ribs!) where you are. So have a cheese and sausage plate to celebrate. It’s a Memphis ribiversary!
Suburbs
DeSoto County looks to build new emergency operations center
After dealing with cramped quarters during emergency situations, DeSoto County is on the verge of getting a new Emergency Operations Center.
Neighborhoods
Memphis 1968 glows in stained glass at Clayborn Temple
An ongoing renovation of the historic church was paused Thursday, Sept. 28, for a look at new stained-glass images of the city’s turmoil in the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike.
Arts & Culture
Lake Street Dive, The War and Treaty and more close out Mempho
Despite high temperatures, Memphis Botanic Garden was bustling as performers from across the country rocked the Radians Amphitheater even as the sun went down, ending the sixth annual Mempho Music Festival.
Opinion
Echols: ‘Our scars tell our stories’
“When you think about it, there are an endless number of ways people write their stories on their skin.”
Podcasts
Behind the Headlines: Program pushes pre-K for 2-year-olds from high-poverty areas
A year-old program to get children in poverty into pre-kindergarten classes earlier is part of a discussion on “Behind The Headlines” that took in larger questions.