Metro Rhodes College alumni speak up for Judge Amy Coney Barrett
Rhodes graduates from across the country are speaking out in support for their fellow alum and nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Metro Calkins: Time for Memphis to finally beat the ‘small-time’ UCF football team
After 13 straight losses to UCF, it’s time for the Memphis Tigers to end that streak.
County Commission rejects contract for voting system
A $5.8 million contract for a new voting system in Shelby County failed Monday, Oct. 12, in a 6-5 vote by the Shelby County Commission.
Landlords must post Health Dept. phone number for evicted tenants
The Shelby County Health Department issued a new health directive Monday, Oct. 12, that addresses evictions as well as the opening and closing of K-12 schools.
County Commission votes down police excessive force ordinance
Shelby County commissioners voted down an ordinance that would have required the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to decertify deputies who use excessive force and to keep a record of officers who are fired or resign because of an excessive-force complaint.
Jaren Jackson Jr. honored for work on voter engagement
The Memphis Grizzlies’ star was receives Medallion Award from national secretaries of state association.
Pete Pranica signs multiyear deal as voice of Grizzlies
Hammer. Nail. Coffin. The popular broadcaster isn’t going anywhere.
Blackburn criticizes Democrats in Barrett confirmation hearing
The opening of hearings on the U.S. Supreme Court nominee included Democrats criticizing the timing of the nomination. Blackburn responded by calling the attacks on the process and Barrett as “paternalistic” and “disrespectful.”
Collierville celebrates George Walker’s legacy with bridge ceremony
Members of the Collierville community gathered on U.S. 72 Monday to honor George Walker, a community leader and trailblazer.
Speed of UCF is keeping Ryan Silverfield up at night
Memphis will be facing a team that is second in the country in yards per game, thanks in large part to the Knights’ team speed.
Memphis-Temple kickoff time set
Oct. 24 game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be on ESPN+.
Is COVID boosting home sales?
The pandemic, combined with low interest rates, may be fueling home sales. At least among those who have job security.
Shelby County adds 159 cases to coronavirus total
Shelby County’s reported coronavirus total is now 33,134 cases, including 31,081 recoveries, 1,516 active cases and 537 deaths.
Campbell Clinic adds robotic touch to knee surgery
ROSA, short for robotic surgical assistant, is Zimmer-Biomet’s answer to more precise knee surgery. The robot figures out the math for each patient and builds a plan for the surgery.
Hi-Tone reopens in its third location, to uncertain future
Hi-Tone stages have hosted innumerable local record-release shows and been at least a partial home for signature Memphis events.
Several local high school golfers in the hunt at WillowBrook
St. Agnes’ Anna Heck turns in the best round of the day to lead Division 2-AA girls.
Metro
New COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rising in Shelby County
From Oct. 10 to Saturday, Oct. 24, the Shelby County Health Department recorded a daily average of 213 new coronavirus cases and 3,326 tests results with a 6.4% positivity rate. The Health Department has reported at least 200 new cases seven days in a row, with the highpoint of 414 new cases on Saturday.
City of Memphis Strickland trying to get process back on track for possible MLGW exit from TVA
Business
Faropoint buys more industrial space near Memphis, seeks more
Faropoint just bought a 708,000-square-foot warehouse in Marshall County, and now owns 4.6 million square feet of industrial space in the Memphis area.
Downtown ‘Mobility Center’ crowns $62M plan to improve Downtown parking, walking
Sports
Rodney Owens right on time with clutch performance vs. Temple
The transfer defensive back had the game of his career at just the right time for Memphis. And Related Article: Memphis’ defensive corps picked up the slack when the offense stumbled against the Owls
Memphis Tigers Deep sigh of relief on Twitter as Memphis fends off Temple
Food
John Currence to open Big Bad Breakfast in East Memphis
One of the South’s legendary chefs is opening his first Memphis restaurant. John Currence plans to open Big Bad Breakfast late this year or early next.
Suburbs
Collierville candidates weigh in on landfill
Some Collierville residents continue to express frustration as the smell of the landfill often wafts toward their homes. Candidates for alderman weigh in on the matter.
Neighborhoods
School’s prestige vs. house values? U of M, neighbors square off
The University of Memphis wants to build new student apartments in part to become less of a commuter school and gain academic prestige. But neighbors say the proposed apartments are too close to their houses and will hurt property values and their quality of life.
Arts & Culture
Memphis dancer headlines new Netflix series
Charles “Lil Buck” Riley is one of the subjects of a Netflix dance documentary series that debuts Friday, Oct. 23.
Opinion
Calkins: Joey Magnifico and the real-life secret to success
Podcasts
Growth in voters and voter turnout comes with questions
The founder of one of the get out the vote groups working locally says on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast that higher turnout is part of a national trend. But detailed numbers also show ongoing problems in access to the vote.