Worley, Marshall win Collierville runoff for alderman seats
Turnout for the runoff election for two Collierville offices seemed slow Tuesday, according to candidates. The runoff is the town’s first in 17 years.
Memphis demolishes Mississippi Valley State, 94-57
The Tigers exhibited improved passing, but 3-point shooting remains a weakness. Related Story: Hardaway says Memphis gets a ‘B’ — but is that good enough?
Tuesday prep report: Collierville girls remain perfect
Dragons are 5-0 for the first time in 20 years.
Coronavirus: Public asked to volunteer to serve
“If you are a licensed medical provider in any domain, we need you,” said Doug McGowen, City of Memphis chief operating officer. “There are paid and unpaid positions. We also need non-medical volunteers.”
Collierville students ask to remain virtual; school system’s staff get $1,000 bonus
Collierville students are worried about their safety as they return to school.
Like Jenkins’ beard, Grizzlies’ progress is all about a certain cliche
It’s ‘one day at a time,’ and the first preseason game is just three days away in Minnesota.
Analysis: How Houston’s zone read offense stacks up against that of previous Tigers opponents
Memphis will be facing another mobile quarterback in Houston’s Clayton Tune.
Former Memphis police officer chosen as CLERB chairman
The Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board elected former MPD Col. James Kirkwood as its new chairman Tuesday.
Bartlett alderwoman says final goodbye after losing election
After eight years as Alderwoman Position 6, Paula Sedgwick said her final goodbyes to the other members of the legislative body and Mayor Keith McDonald at Bartlett’s Board and Mayor of Aldermen meeting Tuesday, Dec. 8.
FedEx stock price breaks $300 ceiling
FedEx shares closed above $300 for the first time in the company’s history on Tuesday Dec. 8, after falling as low as $88.68 in mid-March.
‘Bluff City Law,’ AutoZone incentives make ‘Pork Report’
The Memphis Regional Megasite made the organization’s top 3 in its 15-year list of worst government waste.
UTHSC rolls out 3-year program for primary care physicians
Shelby County has about one primary care physician for every 1,200 people, according to Clint Cummins, executive director of the Memphis Medical Society.
Prices rise, sales increase for Memphis-area homes
The average price of a house sold in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties during November was $217,080, up 10.7% from a year earlier. But the number of houses for sale continues to shrink.
Church buys building housing Wellford’s Antiques, Joe’s Fried Chicken
Among the 14 newest applications submitted to the planning board are ones to accommodate a short move by Third Church of Christ, Scientist, to allow construction of a Shelby County fire station, and to double the size of a Downtown condo development.
Operation Warm: 300 students outfitted with new coats
National nonprofit, FedEx and Memphis Athletic Ministries partner to distribute the coats across the city of Memphis.
Downtown board approves public support for One Beale’s Grand Hyatt
The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. voted unanimously in support of $129.5 million worth of public incentives for One Beale’s fourth phase, plus a 5 percent tax surcharge on One Beale customers that is projected to generate another $139 million over 30 years.
CBHS’ Hayden, ECS’ Pennington named Mr. Football
Running back Dallan Hayden and lineman Dietrick Pennington won in their respective divisions.
More than 150 ICU patients in the area are COVID-positive
About 41% of area ICU patients were either COVID-positive (151) or suspected of having the virus (9), as of 5 p.m. Monday, according to Tennessee’s Healthcare Resource Tracking System.
AutoZone beats Wall Street projections with double-digit sales, earnings growth
AutoZone has about 100,000 employees including about 2,500 in the Memphis area.
Tiger Basketball Insider: Jayden Hardaway carves out role on the team
Memphis is getting a surprise contribution off the bench from guard Jayden Hardaway.
Metro
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Public Safety New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Business
Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Sports
Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.
Sports Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Sports One-yard touchdown run in OT gives Georgia win at Tennessee
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.