Herenton vows to ‘Fight the Power’
Casts mayor’s race as duel with Strickland
Tami Sawyer charges patriarchy. The Jim Strickland campaign says Willie Herenton left a "mess" with tax hikes and service cuts during his 17-year tenure at City Hall.
Back-to-school rally chance for law enforcement to build bridges with community
After a rally held by community organization F.F.U.N. (Freedom From Unnecessary Negatives) in South Memphis on Saturday, 1,200 young people and their families are heading into a new school year with more than just new supplies but also information about health, wellness and violence prevention.
Tennessee Equine Hospital West to expand Arlington footprint
Local horse owners and guests in town for equestrian shows will soon have more 24/7 emergency care access and offerings for their animals as the Tennessee Equine Hospital West in Arlington plans an expansion over the next year.
Longest-serving faculty member of SCO has no plans to retire
Dr. Glen Steele, who was enshrined into the National Optometry Hall of Fame this summer, has no plans to slow down his work at Southern College of Optometry.
With use of same juiced ball, MLB power surge comes to Triple-A
In 2019 all Triple-A teams, including the Memphis Redbirds, began playing with the same juiced ball used in the major leagues. Which is why with more than 30 games left in the PCL season, teams have hit 500 more home runs have than in all of 2018.
City Year program gears up for third year helping students succeed in Memphis classrooms
While teachers, students, faculty members and parents across Memphis are gearing up for the school year, City Year, a nonprofit powered in partnership with AmeriCorps, is also getting into gear.
Metro
MSCS merger plans would impact 2,650 students
In Frayser, the mergers would shuffle elementary attendance zones. The other two mergers would create new combination schools: One for K-8 students in Northaven and one for 6-12 schools in Westwood.
City of Memphis New escalators coming to Central Library — next year
Spirit of Memphis Meet 3 young Memphians who are advocating for social justice
Premium Education DeSoto County parents plan protest following Whiteside sentencing
Business
In-N-Out plans to buy East Memphis land for $5 million
Documents show indoor and outdoor seating accommodating up to 105 guests, a drive-thru that can accommodate 26 cars and 79 parking spaces.
Premium Business Memphis has an affordable housing shortage, but a new program will help reduce it
Premium Business No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
Premium Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Sports
‘Grindfather’ Tony Allen inducted into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
Allen formally became one of nine new inductees to enter the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony Tuesday night at the Renasant Convention Center.
High School Sports Briarcrest volleyball advances after five-set comeback; Arlington falls in AAA
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis men’s basketball’s 2025-26 tipoff times, TV designations released
High School Sports Memphis area high school football statistical leaders
Food
In-N-Out plans to buy East Memphis land for $5 million
Documents show indoor and outdoor seating accommodating up to 105 guests, a drive-thru that can accommodate 26 cars and 79 parking spaces.
Suburbs
Shelby Drive to remain closed when new fire station reopens
Collierville announced Shelby Drive will remain closed during construction instead of partially reopening.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Springsteen’ on screen, Halloween favorite films
With Halloween around the corner, here are some spooky films — new and old — to get you in the spirit.
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies are tipping off their 25th season in Memphis. Here’s to 25 more.
“What should Grizzlies fans want out of the team’s 25th season in Memphis? A new lease on FedExForum.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: In our Calipari era
Sixteen years ago, University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari left Memphis for the University of Kentucky, leaving a lot of memories in his wake.