Declining crime rates fall further after Task Force arrival
The Daily Memphian calculated crime data from before and after the Memphis Safe Task Force was operational, mapping the recent decline.
IKEA building sold
The giant, blue building was bought by a retailer.
The Early Word: Mystery retailer buys Ikea, and Audubon’s clubhouse tees off
Abortion pill debate makes its way into FedEx’s boardroom, the Belmont owner buys up more space and we take a deep dive into crime numbers.
‘What an honor’: Loren Roberts emotional as work starts on clubhouse named for him
Gifts from the Martin and Rhodes families, along with $1 million from First Horizon, are helping fund the clubhouse and a new six-hole short course.
Belmont Grill building owner buys property next door
Jeff Dawson, operating as Nacks Properties LLC, bought the Poplar Avenue building currently home to Miestro, a home theater systems store, for $750,000.
Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
North Mississippi continues to see renewed large-scale industrial activity — this time with a California-based yoga brand. Plus, MVP3 is getting a Downtown space on Front Street.
Grizzlies practice twice on Day 1 of training camp
The Memphis Grizzlies started training camp with better health and a new plan. The hope is it will lead to a better foundation.
Collierville considering e-bike education over regulations
Collierville’s proposed guidelines on e-bikes focus on aligning with state law and educating teens about the rules and risks.
Memphis QB now playing with more confidence
The Tigers are a third of the way through their schedule, and Marcus Stokes said he is more comfortable in the offense than he was at the start of the season.
Briarcrest reaffirms TSSAA commitment
Saints won’t be joining four other Division 2-AAA football programs who are striking out on their own in 2027 and 2028.Related content:
Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has announced millions in federal funding for road improvements in DeSoto County.
Shuttered nightclub will remain closed for now
The club was forced to shut down less than a week ago after what authorities described as a long-term investigation into violence and criminal activity linked to the business.
Memphis Movies This Week: Tom Cruise vs. Anne Hathaway, ‘The History of Concrete’
Choose your fighter, celebrity movie-opening edition.
Abortion pill debate reaches FedEx annual meeting
Shareholders voted down a request for a report on the risks of shipping abortion drugs. FedEx said it’s a carrier, not a distributor.
Judges deny state’s request to throw out Chattanooga’s lawsuit over airport board takeover
Chattanooga and Nashville — but not Memphis — sued to stop the state from taking over metro airport boards, allowing them to be replaced with mostly state-appointed officials.
The AM/DM podcast: With football ongoing and basketball getting underway, we’re talking Tigers
Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest moves into No. 1 spot
Whitehaven climbs into the second spot with Central moving up to third. Fairley makes its season debut.
The Indigo Girls, Linda Perry show at the Shell rescheduled
According to the Shell’s website, the concert was sold out.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Being a Grizz fan last year was truly a joyless experience. Is asking for a home team that at least tries to compete too much? Show me on the court.” — Dennis Paden about Herrington: The new-look Grizzlies begin the season sound of body and mind. That’s a start.
“Go Bucs! Right-sizing is the smart move that will benefit all on the campus academically and athletically.” — Jarvis Greer about CBU approved to join NAIA
“A more permanent solution would be for the money being used to fund the task force to be instead allocated to the persistently underfunded and undermanned MPD so they can hire and train more local police officers.” — Milner Stanton about What is the future of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Its local head tells us.
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Tennessee set to execute a woman for first time in 200 years
Christa Pike was 18 years old when she killed a classmate in a jealous rage and became one of the youngest women to be sent to death row.
Opinion: David Weatherspoon on suspending the gas tax and supporting public safety for District 31
“Tennesseans, like voters across the country, have become disillusioned with the current caustic political environment. I will bring decency back to the state Capitol. I will bring integrity back to the state Legislature.”
Sudoku: Sept. 30
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Daily WordRow: Sept. 30
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Sprinkling hope
This jigsaw puzzle shows a rendering of the film room in the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium, which the University of Memphis provided.
Metro
What is the future of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Its local head tells us.
Sept. 29 marks the one-year anniversary of the Task Force in action.
Premium City of Memphis Memphis Land Bank fires CEO after questionable credit card spending
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Public Safety Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol’s immigration enforcement
Business
‘It’s going in the wrong direction’: Assessor sounds alarm on county tax base
Assessor Javier Bailey Sr. says empty Downtown office towers and lost tourism spending are shrinking the county’s tax base. He is planning a November summit to build a five-year strategy.
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Sports
Herrington: The new-look Grizzlies begin the season sound of body and mind. That’s a start.
The most substantial and, happily, best news from Monday’s season-launching “media day” at FedExForum came from the medical update: There wasn’t much of one.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Buckley: Bubba Luckett should soon get two new lungs. The support he’s received is a breath of fresh air.
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High School Sports CBHS, MUS will play as football independents in 2027, 2028
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies media day: Highlights from returning players and newcomers
Food
What to Order: Big Bad Breakfast’s Creole omelet
The second Memphis location of Big Bad Breakfast is set to open Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the former Mulan restaurant space at 2149 Young Ave. in Cooper-Young.
Premium Food News The baker behind Moore Truffles pivots to cookies — and a bright purple shed
Business Highland Strip’s getting a ‘high-end honky-tonk’
Suburbs
Germantown rejects residents’ appeal of Bodine School expansion
Neighbors near Bodine School were not pleased by the Planning Commission’s decision, so they appealed it. Such appeals are reviewed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, but city leaders denied the residents’ request.
Premium Real Estate Historic Brunswick building gets new life as Brunswick Rail Yard restaurant
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Arts & Culture
Hattiloo Theatre raises the curtain on city’s cultural identity for 20 years
This year’s Spirit of Memphis award recipient Ekundayo Bandele discusses how a self-described introvert went from rap battles in Brooklyn to running one the nation’s four freestanding Black theaters.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the Super Bowl, the World Cup and ‘American Idol’ all wrapped up in one. Plus, lots of ducks!
Premium Music Arts Beat: 10 must-see October concerts
Opinion
Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator
Today, we discuss the ongoing impact of a conflict that started between the town administrator and the fire chief, both of whom no longer work for Collierville.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Whitehaven drum beat
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Whitehaven drummers at the game against Germantown.