Community leaders seek solutions as child homicides increase
Homicides involving children are on the rise, and community leaders are looking for answers.
Memphis’ top performers vs. USF include a record setter, key defender
The comeback win against the Bulls couldn’t have happened without two receivers and a tight end back in form.
Can the Grizzlies ever land a star free agent? Mike Miller believes so
History suggests it’s highly unlikely, but the former Grizzlies player predicts Ja Morant could be the magnet Memphis needs to eventually attract a free agent star.
Shelby County reports 376 COVID-19 cases, more than 5,000 tests.
Shelby County reported 376 COVID-19 cases after more than 5,000 tests. The newly reported data comes one day after 17 cases were reported. Data entry has not caught up to an IT upgrade Tennessee Department of Health made last weekend.
BPACC to resume shows in January 2021
The wait is nearly over for BPACC after receiving approval from the Shelby County Health Department to return in 2021. Its abbreviated winter 2021 season, including 11 performances, is slated to begin Jan. 16, with the first show “Linda Ronstadt Experience.”
St. Vincent de Paul food mission seeks permit to shelter homeless, too
Volunteers and a small staff have been serving morning meals for eight years at the Ozanam Center, 1306 Monroe Ave. Now the Catholic lay organization plans to work with Room In The Inn to shelter homeless women and children each night.
Calkins: Brady White does so much winning
White became the winningest quarterback in school history by leading Memphis to a heart-stopping, face-saving victory over South Florida.
Two big names in technology invest in local workforce
Dana James Mwangi, founder of Cheers Creative, which provides brand design, logo development and website services, is the Grow with Google Digital coach for Memphis.
Local reaction falls along party lines
The response reflects Memphis’ Democratic majority that supported Biden, as well as statewide totals that gave Trump Tennessee.
Opinion: Opponents of Palazzolo administration fail to seize momentum
Metro
Some riders say MATA needs more than new buses. They want reliable transportation.
MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses on Sept. 2. Agency officials remain hopeful, as do critics — but the latter still have many questions about reliable service.
Elections Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
Premium Lakeland Lakeland evaluates its Flock-camera usage
Public Safety Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid
Public Safety Task Force agent’s bullet killed Memphis man in May, autopsy reveals
Business
Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
Sage Memphis — and owner Charles Nwankwo — has been participating in the week for the past five years.
Premium Real Estate Downtown exterior refreshes and new apartment complex to go before board
Premium Business Food Files: Food-truck operator to open in former Crazy Coop space
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight leader fired
Premium Real Estate In-N-Out Burger targets second site
Sports
Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Varlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis rushing attack lifts Tigers to 42-24 win over Arkansas State
Sports Freshman quarterback accounts for 5 touchdowns to lead Tennessee over Furman
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Memphis 42, Arkansas State 24
Food
Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
Sage Memphis — and owner Charles Nwankwo — has been participating in the week for the past five years.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Rawgirls founders’ lentil soup
Suburbs
New interactive walking trail to highlight Arlington’s history
A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.
Premium North Mississippi Bailey: It’s possible Ken Adams had reason to resist Parton recognition
Arts & Culture
New interactive walking trail to highlight Arlington’s history
A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.
Premium Arts & Culture There’s nothing cookie-cutter about ‘living museums’ in Central Gardens
Opinion
Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Varlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.
Podcasts
Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Games
Sudoku: Sept. 6
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?