Nashville teen arrested for making threats to Southwind High School
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said detectives executed a felony warrant in Nashville for threats of mass violence at a school. Related content:
Memphis Mayor Young, Tennessee Gov. Lee not happy with gun-control referendum
Mayor Young says he still thinks the referendum is not the best approach, but told The Daily Memphian he understands the sentiment. Gov. Lee says the referendum is about finding a way to “circumvent the law.”
Trial testimony continues: Former officer questioned on lying to FBI agents
Former SCORPION Unit officer Kyle Coudriet spoke about previous arrests he’d performed with Demetrius Haley.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant ‘excited’ about new players, new season
Morant spoke Downtown as he and other Grizzlies helped pack more than 53,000 meals with Meals of Hope, a nonprofit organization that helps combat community hunger.
FedEx admits first quarter tougher than expected in disappointing earnings report
The little good news was that cost-cutting measures FedEx has achieved helped offset the revenue and expense pressure.
Smiley: Gun-control referendum will be on November ballot
On “Behind the Headlines,” Memphis City Council Chairman JB Smiley Jr. said the body would likely sue if the Tennessee Legislature attempted to withhold sales-tax revenue from the city.
Briarcrest standout wins fan vote for player of the week
The football star helped lead Briarcrest to a 35-0 victory over Ridgeway.
Mid-South Fair attendance is up 500% at Landers Center
The Mid-South Fair Board employs more than 350 locals to sell tickets, park cars, provide guest services, clear trash and manage the event.
KQ Communications lands airport marketing contract
The airport also plans to bid out work that would mark every open parking space with a green light.
$10 Deal: To birria or not to birria at Taqueria Express #5?
The birria is tender and spicy, as it should be, and one cup of the fire-red broth is the perfect amount to dip three tacos. But, they also have California burritos.
Grizzlies add jersey patch sponsor
The Memphis Grizzlies' uniforms are going to look a little different this season. Grizzlies Insider: Grizz host day of service; JJJ talks new staffRelated content:
With Mini Claw, Wolfchase has ‘pinch district’ of its own
A new store in Wolfchase Galleria features 60 claw machines that each offer chances to win things like Asian pop-culture cats, monsters and avocado plushies.
100 N. Main to get upscale Marriott hotel
The hotel selection and design have pushed the project timeline back from the end of 2027 to early 2028.
Developers add townhomes to housing mix at The Villages in Collierville
John and Joel Porter’s new townhome development on Houston Levee is slightly different than what was originally approved two decades ago.
Struck by gunfire, Frayser elementary school tries to cope
After closing school on Tuesday, students at Cornerstone Prep Denver returned to class Wednesday with the support of counselors.
Opinion: Sewers are a ‘new opportunity for growth’
“Economic growth will be driven to Fayette, Haywood, Tipton, Lauderdale and Madison counties. Why? Because as it stands growth cannot occur in Shelby County without sewer.”
His name is Trent Holler, but the Tigers center answers to Snack
“I thought it was pretty cool because you don’t hear that a lot. … It just stuck and I’ve been going with it,” Holler said. “All my teammates, even guys here (at Memphis) started calling me ‘Snack’ or ‘Big Snack.’ I’ll take whatever.”
Opinion: ‘MATA overextended itself,’ board chair says
“Great cities are intentional and not accidental. Currently, the Memphis Area Transit Authority does not have adequate funding to deliver the service our riders need and deserve.”
New acting U.S. attorney named for West Tennessee
A day after Kevin Ritz formally resigned as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, an acting successor has been named in his place.
Multiple threats caused lockdowns across MSCS, officials say
Three students have been detained in connection to a threat at Whitehaven High School, according to law enforcement, but active investigations remain into additional threats made to other Memphis schools on Wednesday, Sept. 18.Related content:
Eco-friendly reno planned for One Memphis Place
Also: Coworking space for lawyers is coming to Downtown.
Active PILOTs created or retained 39,000 local jobs
An update to the EDGE board Wednesday suggested collective wages from companies with PILOTs is around $6 million annually.
What Daily Memphians think*
“I’m so excited a final, definitive purpose for this structure has been confirmed.” — Michael Hancock about 100 N. Main to get upscale Marriott hotel
“I’m glad that gap between Jackson Madison County Hospital and St Francis-Bartlett is closing. Just a few years ago that was 66 miles of interstate with no ER’s …” — Devin Greaney about Baptist plans new $24M Fayette County hospital
“… Like John, I’m a supporter (and graduate) of both Bama and U of M. Wonder if he worked at Malone’s Bookstore in Tuscaloosa?” — Sam Jenkins about Tiger Bookstore founder dies
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
‘All aspects of being Greek’ — Annunciation’s annual festival is back
What started as a small Greek pastry bazaar is now a 15,000-plus person festival.
September plays include a whodunit, a musical and Shakespeare
Coming soon: a prize-winning drama from a local playwright, a theater company’s first musical production and free Shakespeare performances around town.
Week 5 high school football preview: Whitehaven visits Houston in key game
The Region 8-6A matchup headlines this week’s high school football games.Related content:
Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Covington climbs into second spot
Houston at one spot, Munford jumps into the top five following last week’s victory over Southwind.
The To-Do List: Pizza, pints, funnel cakes and the art of letting go
This week, celebrate Latin culture with salsa dance, art, DJs and an Overton Square fest. Plus, old-school hip-hop artists come together in Orange Mound, and 1990s alt-rockers The Wallflowers take the stage at Graceland.
Word Search: Audubon clubhouse
Can you solve this week’s word search?
Sudoku: Sept. 19
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Metro
Former SCORPION officer, ER doctor, fire dispatcher continue testimony
A former SCORPION Unit officer testified he had seen Demetrius Haley and Emmitt Martin III use excessive force against an arrestee prior to Tyre Nichols’ beating.
City of Memphis Young talks MATA, crime, consultants at One Memphis forum
Business
Main Street mixed-use and N. Bellevue Boulevard housing approved
The N. Bellevue Boulevard development takes its inspiration from Uptown’s Malone Park Commons.
Premium Real Estate Inked: New tenant in Brookhaven Circle, a market in Cordova, more
Sports
Player-driven culture has Houston girls No. 1 in the nation
And while that ranking is great, it’s not the end goal for coach David Wolff and his team.
Memphis Tigers Football As conference changes loom, AAC leader faces poaching issues again
Food
New Germantown restaurant has Western-inspired feel
A lot of the food in the West — elk, bison, fresh fish and other dishes — aren’t frequently found in Shelby County. The developer Spence Ray said he wanted to replicate that experience as best he could.
Suburbs
DeSoto County Schools gets an A
The Mississippi Department of Education released its most recent accountability grades Tuesday, Sept. 17. These results mark the largest-ever share of Mississippi districts that are now rated A, B or C.
Arts & Culture
Oprah sits down for a little more conversation with Riley Keough
Oprah Winfrey traveled to Graceland in Memphis for the interview, Riley Keough’s first since her mother, Lisa Marie Presley’s death.
Opinion
Calkins: Biggest Memphis win ever? It might just be.
“Ryan Silverfield called the win over Florida State ‘monumental.’ It was certainly that. Indeed, there is an argument that it was the most important win in program history.”
Podcasts
How Spillit helps people tell their stories
Creative director for Spillit Josh Campbell talks about the organization’s events, its origin at Crosstown and how it moves from venue to venue around Memphis.