Judge Norris defends himself: ‘I do not harbor any bias toward MPD’
U.S. District Judge Mark Norris wrote that he recused himself “because of the apparent bias of others against the Court.”
State, local leaders sue Gov. Lee about guard, although City of Memphis opts out
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Commissioners Erika Sugarmon and Henri Brooks are among those seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the guard’s deployment.
DeSoto County school board seeks resignation of member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
DeSoto School Board members want Michele Henley to step down from her office, after she wrote a letter of support for Lindsey Whiteside, who pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor.
Halbert hasn’t paid rent — but the County Commission might step in
With Clerk Wanda Halbert still declining to pay Millington for use of a city building in the North Shelby County suburb, Commissioner Mick Wright is drafting legislation where the county could cover the back rent.
What to know about federal forces in Memphis
Click here to read our full coverage on the Memphis Safe Task Force and the National Guard.
Tornado season isn’t just a spring phenomenon in the Mid-South
Fall — when seemingly never-ending summer heat is being overcome by more temperate conditions — is often referred to as “secondary severe weather season.”
Urban League CEO says Black America is in ‘state of emergency’
Marc Morial told Memphis’ business and elected leadership the nation is a facing a full frontal assault on voting rights, civil rights and diversity programs.
Memphis at UAB: What to know before Tigers’ first game after bye week
The Tigers are returning from a bye week while UAB is preparing to play its first game after firing head coach Trent Dilfer.
Activists decry Memphis Safe Task Force, immigrant arrests
Local activists said Friday that immigrant arrests are likely higher than the figures circulated by the Memphis Safe Task Force.
From East Atlanta rain to Memphis shine: Everett Roussaw Jr.'s homecoming
A catalyst of the Tigers' defense this season is Everett Roussaw Jr., a junior transfer from UAB who’s racked up 27 tackles for Memphis in five games played.
Arts Beat: Lifetime, AMC network feature Memphians in new shows
A new show, filmed in Memphis and Atlanta, stars Memphis rapper Slimeroni and features numerous other local connections. And, Eric Jerome Dickey’s novel comes to Lifetime.
Bailey: A visit to Walls, the ‘last frontier’ of DeSoto County
Walls is DeSoto County’s “last frontier,” a city that would like to add services, but keep its small-town characteristics.
Calkins: It was a surreal night on Beale Street — and everything Penny Hardaway dreamed
What do you get when you combine Penny Hardaway, Beale Street, Memphis Pom, the FBI and the National Guard? A night of Memphis basketball that seemed like a dream.
Ballin’ on Beale allows new Tigers to ‘experience Memphis’
The night was lit up by the neon lights of Beale Street’s bars and pubs, a fitting welcome to the city for a brand new Tigers men’s basketball team.
Food Files: Tonica Downtown, Little Petals East, Poppz opening
Tonica Downtown and Little Petals East Memphis are open to customers. Poppz Drinks & Sweets on Poplar will open in early November.
201 Poplar more crowded since Memphis Safe Task Force
The Shelby County Jail’s population is expanding amid a surge in arrests by the Memphis Safe Task Force. One judge told The Daily Memphian he saw 50 to 70 more cases last week than in a typical week.
Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Most of the 152 employees will be laid off by early December.
From Broad Avenue to the national stage: Wiseacre wins gold (and silver)
Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.
Brew parties for coffee or beer lovers, plus art on the river
This week, local theaters perform murder shows, Crosstown showcases Vietnamese culture and you can make pottery at Chucalissa.
Freedom Award honorees call for action at National Civil Rights Museum
The museum awarded Marc Morial, Velma Lois Jones and Mark Suzman for their advancements in “truth, equity and justice.”
Dodging cows? Making big blocks? Touchdown catch? From farm to football field, Tigers tight end does it all.
Memphis’ Matt Adcock may not be the most athletically gifted Tiger, but his rural Misssissippi work ethic goes a long way.
What Daily Memphians think*
“It was a fun evening — nice work U of M! We’d have gone regardless but if the increased law presence helped to get other folks down there, all the better ... whatever it takes to break the “downtown is dangerous” fever. GTG!” — Michael Berry about Calkins: It was a surreal night on Beale — and everything Penny Hardaway dreamed
“Proud of this young man. Solid fundamentals will serve him & our Tigers well. keep up the hard work Matt! Go Tigers Go!!! Beat UAB & Keep the Bones here in Memphis!!” — Diane Shields about Dodging cows? Making big blocks? Touchdown catch? From farm to football field, Tigers tight end does it all.
“Can we assume automobiles with fake tags are being impounded? Those are not cars with expired tags , but cars that are being driven fraudulently, ( That’s a real distinction). I was told the we do not have the manpower to impound. Isn’t that an area where the National Guard could be used??” — John Vergos State troopers want to stop speeders. Drivers are crashing out.
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Three Memphis colleges unite to celebrate homecoming
The University of Memphis, LeMoyne-Owen College and Rhodes College will celebrate Memphis Homecoming Week from Oct. 18 to 25.
Sudoku: Oct. 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily Jigsaw: A flag over Google
This photo was taken at the site of Google’s $4 billion investment in West Memphis by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.
Daily WordRow: Oct. 17
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
Civil Rights Museum looks to future with expansion of ‘sacred ground’
The National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Awards mark another move by the 34-year-old institution further onto the “sacred ground” it occupies.
Education Tennessee should fully fund special education pre-K, districts say
Public Safety New stats illustrate Memphis crime climate prior to Task Force’s arrival
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says county could take Memphis Safe Task Force to court
Spirit of Memphis Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
Business
Cordova apartments sold for $41.6 million
The Cordova property is the Alabama-based real estate firm’s first investment in the Memphis area, but the CEO said more are planned.
Premium Real Estate Palladio closing for good ... or is it?
Real Estate Uptown brewery to add beer garden, dog park and playground
Premium Real Estate Inked: Carhartt store opens in East Memphis
Real Estate Hotel developer plans to buy Downtown property
Sports
When everything broke, this Memphis volleyball player’s faith held
As her father underwent open-heart surgery, Memphis volleyball star Amanda Hardt faced her own battle — a torn ACL.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How UAB firing Trent Dilfer impacts the Tigers’ game prep
Premium Memphis Tigers Football College Football Playoff executive director says 12-team format amps sport’s interest
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway pushes American Conference to schedule strategically
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball American conference plans to introduce basketball player availability reports
Food
Table Talk: From city streets to coffee cups, Memphis brews up a buzz
The third annual Grind City Coffee Tour is about to have Memphis buzzing for all the right reasons.
Premium Food From barbecue to baking: Memphis vegetarian competes on the national stage
Suburbs
West Collierville student representing Team USA at world roller skating competition
Jeremy Liu is 13 and the only Tennesseean representing Team USA in the World Artistic Roller Skating Championship. The sport is similar to figure skating but on wheels, and there’s no ice.
Premium Public Safety Lindsey Whiteside’s sentence is illegal, DeSoto County DA says
Arts & Culture
The hard, block-by-block work to improve Klondike, Smokey City
Klondike Smokey City CDC is working to mow and maintain yards, build a pocket park and turn 150 vacant lots and empty homes into assets in the community.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘After the Hunt,’ ‘Silence of the Lambs’
Opinion
Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
ESPN College GameDay may have interest in the Memphis Tigers, but much depends on what happens in other games this weekend.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Monsters, beer and a mutt strut
This week’s activities are heavy on seasonality, with a Monster Market, a few different takes on Oktoberfest and a 5K you can do with your dog.