Barzizza reviewed mayoral ballots before election case was dismissed

<strong>John Barzizza (left) had sued the Shelby County Election Commission after his narrow loss in the Germantown mayoral race to Mike Palazzolo (right). They were both campaigning at the Riveroaks Reformed Presbyterian Church polling location on Nov. 6, 2018.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)

John Barzizza reviewed election materials before a chancellor dismissed the contested Germantown mayoral election lawsuit late last week.

By Abigail Warren September 25, 2019

Geoff Calkins

Calkins: James Wiseman jump-starts the season with a joyful jam

James Wiseman punctuated the first official practice of the Memphis Tiger season with an emphatic jam. And, no, this is not going to get old.

By Geoff Calkins September 24, 2019

Memphis Tigers Football

Memphis offense must deal with an improving, aggressive Navy defense

The Navy defense, under new coordinator Brian Newberry, has dominated the first two games of the season and poses a plenty of unknowns for Memphis.

By Jonah Jordan September 24, 2019

Education

Schwinn retreats on plan to change Tennessee’s system for judging schools

For the time being, Tennessee will stick with a framework that emphasizes academic growth for all students, regardless of whether those students are deemed proficient on state tests.

By Marta W. Aldrich September 24, 2019

Chris Herrington

Herrington: ‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 1 Recap: Strait & Associates is open for business

From the Hernando de Soto Bridge to Rum Boogie Cafe and various points in between, Memphis looked sharp in the debut episode of "Bluff City Law."

By Chris Herrington September 24, 2019

Business

AutoZone reports record sales for fiscal year 2019

AutoZone Inc. has reported net sales of $4.0 billion for its fourth quarter (17 weeks) that ended Aug. 31, 2019, an increase of 12.1% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 (16 weeks).

By Christin Yates September 24, 2019

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Public Safety

‘We still have work to do,’ Young says as Trump claims credit for Memphis crime

Memphis Mayor Paul Young says the city is moving in the right direction on crime, but didn’t credit President Donald Trump or the Memphis Safe Task Force for that.

By Samuel Hardiman 9 hours ago