IP closing 5 plants, laying off additional 500 people
One closing is in Cleveland, Tennessee, part of what a Truist Securities analyst calls a process of “strategic, commercial and cultural reset.”
Tyreek Smith’s mentor: Promises made to Smith haven’t yet ‘been fulfilled’
Hellion “Boog” Knight, a mentor to Tyreek Smith, attempted to clear the air about Smith’s situation with the Tigers.
Meet Memphis’ 9 new MATA board members
People with backgrounds in finance, urban planning and “route optimization” were among those recently appointed to the reconfigured MATA board.
Political Roundup: Early voter turnout and an immigrant poll party
Also, Tennessee Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty push claims of noncitizens voting in a new call for federal officials to act despite evidence voter purges in other states are removing citizens entitled to vote.
With MATA’s future uncertain, city steps in. But how much will it need to do?
The Young administration recently decided to pay $30 million to save the Downtown Memphis Sheraton from the auction block. The MATA overhaul could be just as expensive and resonate over just as long of a time period.
Jaren Jackson Jr. expected to sit out season opener
Although his hamstring injury is progressing well, the Grizzlies are choosing to hold out Jaren Jackson Jr. from the season opener while being mindful of his conditioning. Grizzlies Insider: Morant says Memphis ‘way ahead’ in season preparationRelated content:
Playoff Chase: Tracking top Group of Five football teams
The Daily Memphian will keep track of notable Group of Five teams each week. Some teams will fall out of the tracker and others will be added depending on the outcome of games played.
Memphis-area top cross country times through Oct. 19 meets
Nora Newhouse of Houston High and Arlington’s Clark Wade remain the leaders with the top girls and boys 5K times.
Injured officer in Highway 64 motorcycle crash identified
The Shelby County Sheriff officer was injured in a crash near Lakeland Tuesday, Oct. 15, while responding to a separate motorcycle deputy-involved crash that occurred 20 minutes before.
Investment leaders to discuss the future of Memphis development
The seminar will be held at the Memphis Botanic Garden at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24. Pre-registration is open until 11 a.m. Thursday.
Tigers notebook: The injured Greg Desrosiers Jr. is ‘close’ to a return
Following a 52-44 win over North Texas last Saturday, Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield addressed some personnel changes he made during the game and gave another injury update on running back Greg Desrosiers Jr.Related content:
Point of Impact: Tennessee’s guns in cars law puts onus on owners. Or does it?
The “guns in cars” law allows owners to store firearms in their cars if those weapons are properly secured. But, unlike other states, the law provides no penalties for not doing so.
Ex-boyfriend charged in killing of first-year medical student
A Tiptonville man has been arrested and charged with killing his former girlfriend at Shelby Farms Park Saturday.Related content:
Where to trick-or-treat; plus, Halloween decor and parties for guys and ghouls
In the second Halloween guide in our Holidays in Memphis series, we’ve got decorating tips, pumpkin everything, candy ideas and a list of trick-or-treating events and grown-up parties.
Germantown judge: like father, like daughter
Judge Rhea Clift has been the judge for about a month, but her path to the role is similar to her father’s — the man she was named after.
Herrington: Ten takeaways from Grizzlies preseason
From Ja’s return to lineup/rotation guesses and suggestions, catch all 10 of Chris Herrington’s takeaways from preseason play.
State volleyball preview: Four local teams chasing championships this week in the ’Boro
Collierville and Houston (AAA), Briarcrest (Division 2-AA) and Northpoint (D2-A) all have the talent to contend in their respective divisions.
It’s not a matter of if but when: Midwest states prepare for next big earthquake along New Madrid fault
A small earthquake brought tremors across the Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri border earlier this month, a reminder that much of the Midwest sits on a major fault line, which saw one of the most destructive earthquakes in history in 1812.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Thank you Church Health. We need to do everything we can to develop talent from underprivileged populations.” — Ivan Gerling about Church Health ‘gap year’ helps scholars become doctors
“… It’s exciting to see it come back to life all these years later, especially since it is the building Wilford Brimley chased Tom Cruise through the basement, in the movie, ‘The Firm.’” — Dennis Elrod about Two decades later, Aloft Memphis Downtown hotel is now open
“I believe the city will soon find out it was never a board problem. … It’s about routes, buses, drivers, coverage and frequency. … Public transportation is a necessity. … I’m glad the city is making this a priority.” — John Vergos about With MATA’s future uncertain, city steps in. But how much will it need to do?
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Four Downs with Finebaum: Tennessee ‘looking great,’ Ole Miss ‘desperate,’ Memphis accomplishments ‘amazing’
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 8 games, including ones about Tennessee, Ole Miss and Memphis.
Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from CBHS, Collierville, Melrose, Sheffield and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.
This Week in Memphis: Grizz season starts; Tigers celebrate homecoming
Also happening this week: A street is renamed for for the first Black athlete to join the Tigers.
Sudoku: Oct. 21
Ready for today’s sudokus?
Jigsaw: Tales from the grave
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from the Scoundrels and Scandals tour at Elmwood Cemetery.
Metro
Former police officer convicted for stealing CrimeStoppers funds
Arica Hutchison’s conviction serves as a turning point for the former officer, who in 2010 was featured in the TLC TV series “Police Women of Memphis.”
Free access Elections Some candidates are already winners; others fly under the radar
Free Access Elections In two purple districts, blue challengers hope to unseat red incumbents
Metro Two Sumatran tigers leaving Memphis Zoo
Premium Public Safety MPD, local group throw punches at Parkinson’s
Business
Two decades later, Aloft Memphis Downtown hotel is now open
Developer Vibrant Hotels Inc., led by Vince Vaghela, renovated the former Tenoke Building built in 1911 into the three-star Aloft hotel.
Business Former priest takes reins at Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
Health Care Church Health ‘gap year’ helps scholars become doctors
Premium Food News Food Files: Espresso in Methodist Germantown; chicken salad in Millington
Ford Megasite Ford Community Center breaks ground near BlueOval City
Sports
Buckley: Memphis needs Mario Anderson. Anderson may need the Tigers more.
Mario Anderson had his best game as a Tiger. It came after his worst game as a Tiger.
High School Sports Nine local teams ranked in TSWA high school football poll
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis offense may have turned a corner against North Texas
Sports No. 17 Tigers women’s soccer win at Florida Atlantic
Sports Memphis 901 FC wins in Phoenix
Food
Where to trick-or-treat; plus, Halloween decor and parties for guys and ghouls
In the second Halloween guide in our Holidays in Memphis series, we’ve got decorating tips, pumpkin everything, candy ideas and a list of trick-or-treating events and grown-up parties.
Food News ‘Everybody can cook': World Junior BBQ League Championship heats up
Suburbs
Bailey: Candidate flaws and other issues arise in suburban races
As the local suburban campaigns wind down, what constitutes a flaw that impacts a voter’s decision to support a candidate?
Premium Lakeland Lakeland board considers traffic-calming roundabouts
Arts & Culture
Artist who painted for Oprah has show at Beale Street hotel
The Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis hotel, just up the bluff from Riverside Drive at Beale Street, will open a new exhibition Saturday, Oct. 19.
Music Orange Mound Music Festival returns for second year
Opinion
Herrington: Ten takeaways from Grizzlies preseason
From Ja’s return to lineup/rotation guesses and suggestions, catch all 10 of Chris Herrington’s takeaways from preseason play.
Podcasts
Staff sounds off: Korean fried chicken, steak sandwiches and suburban eats
This year on the Sound Bites podcast, Holly Whitfield interviewed members of our digital desk team, advertising staff, reporters and even our CEO to reveal what Daily Memphian staffers are really out here eating in these Mid-South streets.
Games
Jigsaw: Tales from the grave
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from the Scoundrels and Scandals tour at Elmwood Cemetery.