Laird Veatch more than a ‘football guy’
Laird Veatch prepared to step in as University of Memphis’ new athletic director and ride the momentum that has been building in recent years.
Memphis River Parks Partnership cranks up grass-mowing frequency
The Memphis River Parks Partnership takes steps to increase the frequency of grass mowing in riverfront and Downtown parks under its jurisdiction.
Germantown votes for six-month apartment moratorium
Germantown is prohibiting construction of stand-alone apartments until at least Feb. 12, 2020. A resolution in support of the new moratorium passed Monday night.
Consumer’s Guide to the 2019-2020 Grizzlies home schedule
Ranking the potential entertainment value of every Grizzlies home game this season on a four-star scale.
Erling’s kitchen: He turns out fine food and chef/owners, too
In Erling Jensen’s kitchen, chefs learn the skills and gain the confidence to run their own restaurants.
Dunbar Elementary begins first day as iZone school
Students were welcomed back to Dunbar Elementary School by the principal, teachers and community groups. The school is now part of the Shelby County Schools Innovation Zone.
Metro
Trial date pushed for two over 2022 death of jail inmate
Two men charged in the 2022 death of a Shelby County Jail inmate will go to trial next summer.
Public Safety Memphis gynecologist reindicted on more charges
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Visit a Downtown restaurant and the City Council
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Business
How Malcolm Rawls helps Memphis RISE
“So many people in Memphis, unfortunately, are pros at managing poverty,” Malcolm Rawls said. “The biggest challenge is breaking the shame and stigma around asking for help with money and money management.”
Premium Real Estate Orpheum Theatre Group to get a ‘facelift’ by 100th anniversary
Premium Real Estate ‘A rising tide lifts all boats': Local vet has a vision for Collierville Square
Premium Business New initiative introduces Memphis-area students to high-demand careers
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant serves suspension. What is next?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap and review the situation that led to star point guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fall to Raptors as Ja Morant serves one-game suspension
High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 11
High School Sports Memphis-area top cross country times
Food
What to order: The Memphian’s Korean BBQ short ribs and mushroom flatbread
Why bar hop the block when you can simply hop on an elevator?
Suburbs
‘A rising tide lifts all boats': Local vet has a vision for Collierville Square
“If I’m going to contribute to the health of Collierville, it starts at the square,” Hank Wright said. “It’s town central.”
Arts & Culture
Orpheum Theatre Group to get a ‘facelift’ by 100th anniversary
The revitalization project is the latest in the Orpheum Theatre Group’s work to modernize the Downtown campus.
Opinion
Echols: How well do you know Memphis? Here’s a photo quiz to test your knowledge.
Can you name the neighborhood in which these places are found? The street? How many of these spots make you think of some other memory?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant serves suspension. What is next?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap and review the situation that led to star point guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Camino de Santiago
Today’s photo is courtesy of Billy Bryan as he celebrates his Camino completion at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.