Airport’s mock disaster drill unleashes walking wounded on runway

Zombies didn’t take over a runway at Memphis International Airport Monday morning, but it sure looked like it. A mass-casualty disaster exercise featured 117 students, moaning, limping and generally pouring on the theatrics as they pretended to be victims of an airliner crash landing. The mock disaster, which closed Runway 36L/18R from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, began with explosions and fireballs around 10:30 a.m., attracting fire trucks and ambulances to the airfield southwest of the terminal.

By Wayne Risher October 16, 2018

High School Sports

Nationally ranked Briarcrest volleyball team takes aim at state championship

The numbers that the Briarcrest volleyball team has put up this season speak for themselves. Heading into this week's Divison 2-AA state tournament in Murfreesboro, the Saints are 37-2 overall and 15th in the nation, according to MaxPreps.

By John Varlas October 16, 2018

Real Estate

Union Mission building $34M homeless shelter

The city’s largest emergency shelter for the homeless holds a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the first phase of a $34 million project replacing its outdated facilities Downtown with a 52,875-square-foot complex.

By Tom Bailey October 18, 2018

Financial Services

First Horizon reports profits up 13 percent in third quarter

First Horizon National Corp. assured analysts Tuesday it’s poised to deliver solid returns by maintaining its historic stronghold in Tennessee and growing market share in the Carolinas, South Florida and Middle Tennessee.

By Wayne Risher October 17, 2018

Sports

Stubby Clapp’s name continues to surface as major league teams fill vacancies

Memphis Redbirds manager Stubby Clapp’s name emerged Tuesday afternoon as a possibility for major league positions with two organizations, including the parent St. Louis Cardinals.

By Don Wade October 16, 2018

Memphis Grizzlies

Six reasons for fans to be excited about this Grizzlies season

On the cusp of this Memphis Grizzlies season, the franchise’s 18th in Memphis, the prevailing questions have been been about the team: How good can they be? How concerning were their preseason struggles? But let’s take a moment to talk about you.

By Chris Herrington October 16, 2018

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City of Memphis

This Week in Memphis: CY sober home is in court, and Halbert ouster is, too

Also happening this week: The Shelby County Commission returns to a pay-raise request for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, and the Grizzlies kick off the Emirates NBA Cup tournament.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 10 hours ago

Shelby County Commission to consider agent for city, county collab

Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach

Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

By The Daily Memphian Staff 16 hours ago

Health Care Sleepless Mid-Southerners find relief at Memphis medical center

The Grizzlies’ system fueled by speed. And the holiday spirit?

The Grizzlies new offensive scheme that features more movement, more cuts and a faster pace of play helped Memphis score 41 field goals against the Nuggets, with 31 coming from assists.