Google to invest $4B in West Memphis
In September, Google confirmed plans for the data center through a joint statement with Entergy Arkansas, an electricity utility provider.
Herrington: With newcomers Jerome and Caldwell-Pope, the Grizzlies are betting on now
If Memphis fans had any concerns about a full-scale rebuild after Desmond Bane’s departure, two new Grizzlies should alleviate that concern.
Tigers unveil game day traffic updates for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
The University of Memphis has announced new traffic flow patterns for the Tigers’ home football games.
Jam out at Mempho, and do the Time Warp again at the Orpheum
This week, eat mooncakes at Crosstown, taste your way around the Medical District and show your commitment to Sparkle Motion at the Pink Palace.
$15 Deal: Liquor Store launches lunch specials, including a surprising catfish
The Liquor Store team is having fun in the kitchen while trying to stay within a certain price point for customers.
Bondi in Memphis: Trump wants ‘cops to be cops again’
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee met with local, state and federal law enforcement in Shelby Farms Park yesterday. The visit was the first presence by federal leaders in the city since the task force was formed in September.
In a first, state pulls Shelby County’s ability to issue bonds. That decision could mean consequences for new high schools, Regional One.
Losing access to bonds could jeopardize funding needed to improve schools, a trauma hospital and upgrade 201 Poplar.
Memphis Safe Task Force has made 53 arrests, US Attorney General says
“We’re coming in with all of our federal agents, and we are going to charge them federally whenever possible. We’re going to keep them in federal custody,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Medical District ‘eyesore’ undergoes $3.8 million redevelopment
Studios and one- and two-bedroom units are coming to a site right off of Union Avenue.
Taste every flavor from India at new Collierville restaurant
The restaurant’s owner said he wanted Social Desiii to represent as much of the subcontinent as possible.
Gussied Up, Bar Limina get design approvals for Edge District
Both Gussied Up and Bar Limina are a part of Cnct. design’s goal to make the Edge District a Memphis destination.
Bartlett Schools taps Mitchell as new chief financial officer
Bartlett City Schools has selected Lakisha Mitchell as the district’s new chief financial officer.
Replacing Desmond Bane’s production is ‘tough,’ but Memphis has options
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ty Jerome don’t need to be Desmond Bane, but they need to give Memphis a fresh look.
Herrington: In Year 7 together, a new Grizzlies beginning for ‘Ja & Jaren’
This is now a new iteration of the Ja & Jaren era. What will it bring? And how much longer will it last?
What to know about task force agencies coming to Memphis
Click here to read our full coverage on Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force. This special report will be regularly updated.
Sudoku: Oct. 2
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What Daily Memphians think*
“Crime has gone down under Mulroy — if he were a Republican, they’d give him an award!” — Kelly Fish about As federal task force arrives, Republicans focus ire on Steve Mulroy
“… How I miss those past days of gREAt journalism and what the Commercial Appeal used to be when it was still local. We had such gREAt journalists! RIP, Larry Rea, and thank you.” — Paula Seaton about Calkins: Larry Rea may have told more Memphis stories than anyone. He did it with unmistakable joy.
“Trump’s recommendation that U.S. Army troops be trained by patrolling American cities is just what we should have expected. Draft dodgers always know the best policies for the military. He got four educational deferments and one medical . . . a bone spur. His words: ‘Do you think I’m stupid? I wasn’t going to Vietnam.’ — John Malmo, US53212965” — John Malmo about Bondi, Hegseth to visit Memphis this week
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily Jigsaw: Fair food
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Daily Memphian food writer Ellen Chamberlain tasting food at the Mid-South Fair and was taken by Mark Weber.
WordRow: Oct. 2
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Metro
As federal task force arrives, Republicans focus ire on Steve Mulroy
The stark partisan lens that many Republicans have brought to President Trump’s crime-fighting efforts was on display during the Tuesday Senate hearing where state Sen. Brent Taylor spoke.
Premium Education Elvis’ alma mater sold for performing arts school, Bayer campus for workforce development project
Education MSCS board chooses new chair to face political tumult
Public Safety Federal judge declines to dismiss civil rights lawsuit against City of Memphis
City of Memphis First National Guard deployments expected within 2 weeks, MPD chief says
Business
Downtown DoubleTree closing, impacting almost 90 workers
“They, evidently, have come to the decision that they’ll lose less money if they close than if they stay open,” said an area hotel consultant.
Business Mulan permanently closes Cooper-Young location after fire
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Transportation & Logistics $150M, 190 jobs: Brownsville factory canceled
Financial Services High school event aims to put student athletes on firm financial footing
Sports
Jock Landale wanted a chance. He found it in Memphis next to Ja Morant.
The Grizzlies want to play fast. But can they be fast to gel with a trio of frontcourt injuries?
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers basketball moves season tipoff event to Beale Street for first time
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers quarterback isn’t a fan of sliding. There’s a better option.
High School Sports Furious comeback takes St. George’s over ECS in girls soccer
Premium High School Sports Tipton-Rosemark running back has a fire for faith, football
Food
Table Talk: Uptown brewery heads to Great American Beer Festival
Soul & Spirits is planning to bring “freaky fun” to the Great American Beer Festival this year in the form of gravy-flavored beer.
East Memphis Hive Bagel opening location in East Memphis
Suburbs
McDonald’s considers another Collierville location as former restaurant remains vacant
Another McDonald’s is proposed for Collierville. The company still owns the vacant location that closed in 2017.
Premium Arlington Entry-level housing up in Arlington as mid-level sales fall flat
Arts & Culture
Botanic Garden begins entry courtyard renovations
The new courtyard will complement and blend with the existing building.
Spirit of Memphis Annual Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Vietnamese culture
Opinion
Calkins: Larry Rea may have told more Memphis stories than anyone. He did it with unmistakable joy.
Larry Rea didn’t write about mayors or city council members or NBA stars. He wrote your neighbors and friends. Rea, who covered high school sports and the outdoors for nearly 60 years, died Saturday at the age of 82.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New FedEx board member, Peppertree in news this week
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about the week ahead, including Richard Smith joining the FedEx board and new plans for Whitehaven’s Peppertree Apartments.