Tigers stave off comeback attempt by Warhawks
Memphis defeats Louisiana-Monroe 52-33 on the road
Coach Mike Norvell's Tigers were able to keep Louisiana-Monroe at bay to win 52-33, despite their defense faltering much of the game.
Halloween spirits rise at Elmwood Cemetery, Evergreen Theatre, Historical Haunts
Memphians in the mood for a good ghost story this Halloween season can choose among several interactive and cultural ways to make the most of the spirited holiday.
Indy Eleven blanks 901 FC
Indy Eleven continues its home dominance with a 3-0 win, leaving Memphis six points out of the 10th spot that would secure them postseason soccer in their first year.
Sanford: A compassionate, sobering message to a former mayor
On Oct. 3, 2019, 28 years to the day of his stunning mayoral victory, Dr. Willie W. Herenton gathered again with supporters on election night in Memphis. He was again the underdog, but this time the outcome was humbling.
Carrefour at The Gateway submits new plan to Germantown
Carrefour at The Gateway has submitted a revised plan to Germantown for approval. The mixed-use plan includes 320 apartments.
Election commissioner talks paper ballots for future elections
Shelby County Election Commissioner Bennie Smith says hand-marked paper ballots are a better alternative than the paper audit trail systems the commission explored a year ago. He also talked about low voter turnout on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast.
Metro
Meharry Medical College announces Memphis expansion Monday
The expansion and ribbon-cutting at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church follow Meharry’s acquisition of four Sanitas USA, Inc. medical clinics in Memphis last month.
Premium Education MSCS forensic audit could begin as soon as mid-July
Public Safety DOJ dismissal won’t affect civil suit, Nichols family attorney says
Education U of M raises tuition
Business
Trump tariffs concern FedEx founder Fred Smith
Smith estimated FedEx is “the biggest tax collector of tariffs by any entity in America” based on what it is transporting.
Transportation & Logistics Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
Premium Downtown Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place
Premium Food News Northside Grill project moves forward
Sports
How the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the Tigers
Though Memphis opted into the settlement, athletic director Ed Scott said in late April that the Tigers did not have the means to share the full $20.5 million with their athletes. Federal judge paves way for colleges to pay athletes millions A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how MLB executive Bryan Seeley named College Sports Commission CEORelated content:
Memphis Tigers Basketball A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how
Memphis Tigers Basketball Federal judge paves way for colleges to pay athletes millions
Premium High School Sports Newcomer Joshua Huggins brings tremendous potential to Briarcrest hoops
Food
Hooters closes Downtown Memphis location
Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.
Suburbs
Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
Arts & Culture
Pride parade and festival canceled, Juneteenth event delayed
Saturday morning’s thunderstorms that brought lightning and 1-2 inches of rain have disrupted several outdoor events planned for the day.
Opinion
Conaway: Assault by packaging is open and shut case
“The top of the medicine packet didn’t give, but the edge julienned his fingers like Julia Childs over a pair of carrots.”
Podcasts
Live at the Garden’s summer lineup
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.