‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 4 Recap: ‘Fire,’ free speech on S. Main
"Bluff City Law" took on racism and free speech in a ripped-from-the-headlines fourth episode.
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco stands by controversial ruling in Tigers’ loss to Temple
American Athletic Conference Mike Aresco responded to the controversial call that led to a Memphis Tigers loss to the Temple Owls, saying the league stands by the replay official's ruling.
Judge expected to issue ruling Nov. 18 in Sedley Alley DNA case
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan heard arguments Monday on whether DNA testing should be allowed in a first-of-its-kind case that could result in the exoneration of a man executed for a 34-year-old murder.
Facing first NBA team of the preseason, Grizzlies lose 120-99 despite double-double from Brandon Clarke
Charlotte presents a different level of competition for the Grizzlies as Memphis drops its first game of the preseason against an NBA team.
End-of-September campaign finance reports reflect push through early voting
In the last week of September, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland spent $156,770 in his re-election campaign account, bringing his end-of-September balance to $175,722. That’s according to new campaign finance reports candidates are filing that cover the last full week of the race to the Oct. 3 ballot.
Airport says fall break traffic projections were spot on
A crush of fall break travelers and a bank of early morning departures combined for the biggest crowd at Memphis International Airport's main security checkpoint since at least July 2008.
Metro
The Early Word: Feagins wants to stay, but Showboats show themselves out
Tekila is bringing the fuego to East Memphis, Baby Jack’s hits the road and we recount Ozzy Osbourne’s Memphis moment.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: How Memphis’ elevation and soil protect it from flash floods
Premium Education Feagins made her case to be MSCS’ leader again. Here’s what she said.
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Business
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Real Estate Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
Premium Real Estate Inked: Man Cave comes to East Memphis — with a speakeasy in the back
City of Memphis City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Sports
Showboats stuck at port, per league
Earlier reports had the Showboats, Houston Roughnecks, Birmingham Stallions and Michigan Panthers relocating to new markets.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies bring back familiar face as assistant coach, per sources
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: It’s time to call the Big East
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis is itching to get into a power conference. Basketball attendance shows why.
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
Arts & Culture
City Council approves Old Daisy lease, gets look at Oak Court Mall plans
Plus, the Memphis City Council also sent the first installment of capital funding to start the redevelopment of the old Southwest Twin drive-in.
Opinion
Buckley: The Memphis Tigers have a plan at quarterback. Really, they do.
Whether Brendon Lewis is a bridge to AJ Hill or Arrington Maiden, and whether that gap is closed sooner or later, Ryan Silverfield and the Tigers have a plan at quarterback.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How Memphis’ elevation and soil protect it from flash floods
On today’s episode: Why geography, soil and water systems mean a tragedy like what happened in Texas is unlikely to happen in Memphis, even though flooding is an issue.