U of M begins staff cuts to stem $50 million in losses
The university is suffering from more than $50 million in losses from the spring and fall semesters.
Film study: How the Tigers can emulate Tulsa’s game plan to beat UCF
Memphis will need to take a page out of the Golden Hurricane’s playbook as it preps for its next opponent.
‘TLL’ Johnathan — The Last Lawson — picks Oregon
The three-star small forward and last of the Lawson brothers commits to the Ducks.
Calkins: Tommy Pacello was given a year to live — and he lived like all of us should
Tommy Pacello died Monday, Nov. 16. Not long ago, he talked about his diagnosis, his city, his family and his gratitude. He wanted this column as a gift for his daughters. That’s the kind of wonderful dad he was.
Drop-in center will offer rest, food, safety for prostitutes
The transaction shows a typical real estate exchange: $225,000 for a property near Summer Avenue. But the plan for the building may be like nothing Memphis has seen before.
New COVID relief funding targets minorities, women, veterans
Gov. Bill Lee’s Administration unveiled $50 million more Wednesday, Oct. 7, in federal COVID-19 relief funds, this time designed to help businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans.
MLGW board won’t meet with City Council over stalled look at TVA exit
Attorneys for the utility board warned against a joint meeting with City Council members the day after the council rejected a contract to move ahead with a look at replacing TVA as MLGW’s electric power supplier.
City Council Scorecard: MLGW, TVA and the GDS contract
Here is how the city council voted Tuesday on the GDS contract — a critical juncture in considering whether MLGW should leave TVA. And a few possible next moves including MLGW doing the consulting work in house or a move to reconsider at the council in two weeks.
Frayser families to receive housing, utility assistance
The Frayser CDC recently received $450,000 in state CARES Act funds. Eligible families can use the money for housing costs and utility bills.
Number of COVID-positive patients in area ICUs stabilizes
For nearly two weeks, the number of COVID-positive patients in area intensive care unit beds has hovered around the 50-mark.
Health Dept. loans lab equipment to higher ed
Two local higher education institutions are the recipients of surplus lab equipment given in a long-term loan from the Health Department.
Memphis, American Athletic Conference to play 20-game league schedule
The AAC will add two games to its traditional 18-game schedule this season.
First batch of absentee ballots in the mail
The Election Commission is getting 500 requests a day for the mail-in ballots in Shelby County ahead of the Nov. 3 election day.
Grizzlies growing their brand along with their talent
Ja Morant’s superstardom has helped the team’s online profile reach a new level.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Bartlett’s Giaimo among this week’s best
Giaimo had five touchdowns as the Panthers won their fourth straight.
Tigers Football Insider: Silverfield ‘encouraged’ by latest COVID tests
After finally getting through a coronavirus outbreak that caused two games to be postponed or canceled, Tiger Football seems to have things under control.
Robby Grant of WYXR on his life as a musician
Daily Memphian CEO Eric Barnes talks with musician and the executive director of WYXR about music, his career and the new radio station in The Extra podcast.
Metro
The Early Word: Cops allegedly race Corvettes; pastor gets house arrest
Collierville has a new prosecutor, Silverfield is feeling “angst” over UAB game and we look at scores from students with private-school vouchers.
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Shelby County Lowery wants a ‘change in culture,’ Pearson gears up fundraising, and Republicans want Sawyer to resign
Premium Millington Ask the Memphian: What’s the story of the Shelby Forest Pig Man?
Business
The AM/DM podcast: A liquor store without liquor
The Station is open, but the East Memphis liquor store isn’t serving everything it wanted to.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Premium Health Care Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
Premium Transportation & Logistics When Nashville air traffic control went dark, Memphis took over
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Three losses, Coward hits the court
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ preseason losses and discuss what they have seen from Cedric Coward this month.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Analyzing how Memphis’ stingy defense compares to previous years
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers move up in both major polls
Food
Table Talk: On today’s menu, surplus ingredients
“Chefs who find ways to reduce food waste are the ones who inspire me the most. They’re not just resourceful; they’re spectacularly imaginative.”
Suburbs
Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
A former high school coach and youth minister at a DeSoto County church pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor, but her sentence was considered too lenient by District Attorney Matthew Barton.
Arts & Culture
Collage Dance debuts a new season, new members program
Collage’s $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant was canceled earlier this year, but the Memphis dance company is forging ahead with a new season of shows that open this weekend.
Opinion
Echols: ‘Walking in Memphis’ isn’t what it once was
Candace Echols says she walks the line between “a willingness to satisfy my human craving for a good run” and “a consent to be on high alert.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Three losses, Coward hits the court
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ preseason losses and discuss what they have seen from Cedric Coward this month.