This Week in Memphis: Tigers football kicks off, and runners honor Liza
Memphis football plays Chattanooga, U of M’s fall semester starts and an annual run honors Eliza Fletcher on the third anniversary of her death.
Steps toward county jail planning on commission agenda
Major moves by the county toward a new jail are on hold, but County Commission votes could push it closer to more specific plans.
Tommy Fleetwood wins Tour Championship for first PGA Tour title
Fleetwood was in contention to get his first PGA Tour win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship a few weeks ago, but struggled over the final holes, finishing in a tie for third. Justin Rose defeated J.J. Spaun in a playoff to win the FESJC.
Redbirds recap: Memphis claims season series with win over Gwinnett
Shortstop JJ Wetherholt posted his second straight three-hit game.
In buckle of ‘Stroke Belt', a young doctor wants to get students interested in the brain
Dr. Balaji Krishnaiah is trying to get local med students, college students and even high school students interested in neurology to help combat the Memphis neurology desert. About 80% of strokes are preventable. Here’s how you can help yourself.Related story:
Former executive chef at Houston’s opening new restaurant
“Approachable fine dining is the way that I would describe it because it’s not stuffy. We want it to be personable.”
Popular pizza place opening new U of M location
A Nashville-based pizza chain is bringing the “House Party,” a vegan option and more to the University of Memphis food court.
Red Devils win the battle of Germantown
Sophomore quarterback Jourdin Shelton accounts for three touchdowns as Germantown turns back Houston.
Jerri Green’s run for TN governor hits a red road
Green acknowledged that part of her campaign’s struggle is to convince Democrats that a Democrat can win in Republican-dominated state political landscape.
More homes are coming to Bartlett
The city’s director of planning and economic development cites the Union Depot mixed-use project as the largest contributor to both the single-family and apartment unit totals.
Could Memphis’ Zodiac development be sign of starter homes return?
A set of 10 new homes near Zodiac Park in Whitehaven Hills is the latest milestone in the city’s affordable housing movement.
Malcolm X’s daughter discussed his legacy at National Civil Rights Museum
She spoke about her father, her mother and their legacies at the National Civil Rights Museum for a program called “Malcolm X at 100: A Conversation with Ilyasah Shabazz.”
Opinion: Plant a canopy tree, invest in the future
“The giant trees that we now enjoy were planted in a much younger town than the one we are in now. They have literally grown with Memphis, shaping the landscape for generations.”
Memphis adds Columbia University transfer forward Arop Arop to 2025-26 roster
The 6-foot-11 Dallas native averaged two points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.5 minutes per game through six games this past season for Columbia.
Opinion: Upholding Memphis’ reputation as a generous city
“My philanthropic heroes, whether congregants on fixed incomes or billionaires like Warren Buffett, embody a rare attribute. Sacrificial giving means contributing beyond one’s self, not merely after one’s self-pursuits or leisure.”
Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.
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Redbirds recap: Taylor has strong outing, but Memphis falls to Gwinnett
Memphis starting pitcher Curtis Taylor pitched 7 innings and only allowed two unearned runs, but the Redbirds lost, 4-2, Saturday night at AutoZone Park.
Movers & Shakers
Orgill, Financial Federal Bank, Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C., First Horizon Corporation and Shelby Residential and Vocational Services announce promotions and additions.
Echols: Words that aren’t the uninhabited talk of AI
“While AI can talk about God, it cannot speak about experiencing him. It can offer no first-person perspective on what God is like in the euphoria of love or in the depths of grief.”
Metro
State law, executive orders push U of M to dismantle DEI efforts
To comply with a new Tennessee law and federal efforts, the University of Memphis is eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the school, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Behind The Headlines Universal pre-K in Memphis navigates Head Start shakeup
Business Holiday Inn at University of Memphis officially closed
Education After another $1M payment, Ghanaian students can attend U of M classes this fall
Business
Baptist will soon own 25 hospitals
With hospitals across Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, Memphis-based Baptist is one of the country’s largest nonprofit health care systems and the region’s largest provider of Medicaid.
Business IP closing two mills, selling cellulose fibers business for $1.5B
Transportation & Logistics Southwest Airlines adds more flights for three major cities
Health Care At 3, he was diagnosed with kidney disease. At 35, he’s telling his story over coffee.
Sports
MUS beats Bartlett with walk-off touchdown
Owls receiver Cannon Sherman snatched the ball out of the air to score a 45-yard touchdown and win the season opener 23-17 in dramatic fashion.
High School Sports Friday football report: Five Dandy Dozen teams fall in wild Week 1
High School Sports Southwind grounds, pounds, wins against Lausanne
High School Sports Thursday prep report: Briarcrest impresses in opening win over ECS
Food
$15 Deal: Jerked chicken curry stew at Bala’s Bistro
This vibrant stew was seasoned so well, I could smell it through my to-go bag, despite the clear lid on top.
Suburbs
Advent Arlington plans expansion on 100-year-old campus
Advent Arlington church is seeking town approval for a new building on Chester Street, replacing a 100-year-old sanctuary where the congregation gathers.
Arts & Culture
Brooks curators want Memphis to be nationally known for Black art
In her newly permanent role, Adeze Wilford comes to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art to help provide opportunities to people who frequently feel left out.
Opinion
Opinion: MEMArts’ vision for repurposing the Humes school building
“The investment this facility requires will only be possible if it is held free and clear by a private entity that can operate with autonomy, flexibility and speed.”
Podcasts
Universal pre-K in Memphis navigates Head Start shakeup
As Porter-Leath works to enroll thousands more prekindergarten students, early-childhood education organization First 8 Memphis is continuing efforts toward free, quality classrooms for kids.
Games
Daily WordRow: Major merger
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.