Activists protest after Breonna Taylor decision
Activists in Memphis marched Wednesday evening in reaction to a Louisville, Kentucky, grand jury’s decision to not charge three police officers in the death of Breonna Taylor.
Memphis police adopt new excessive force reforms following Daily Memphian investigation
But the reforms amount to a hollow ruse, says activist who complained about an officer who shot and killed a Black man in 2013.
SCS fall athletes denied face-to-face talk with superintendent
But third attempt to speak with Joris Ray ends in only despair and more frustration.
Houston volleyball has the pieces; can it put it all together?
This year’s team is especially driven in its chase for its first state title.
Lee backs immediate appointment of Supreme Court justice in election year
Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday he believes the president and Senate have the responsibility to fill the vacancy left by the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just six weeks before the presidential election.
Report: Tenn. students suffer learning loss due to pandemic shutdown
Gov. Bill Lee sounded the alarm Wednesday, saying Tennessee is projecting a massive learning loss by students because of school closings during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for minority students and those with disabilities.
Public safety reforms go to County Commission for second reading
Ordinances that address use of force, the purchase of military equipment and the use of tear gas will go to the full commission without a second reading committee vote.
FedEx sets peak season hiring in Memphis
FedEx said it’s hiring 3,390 people in the Memphis area to meet expected record demand during the holiday peak season.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Collierville’s Anna Claire Bridge shines as district winner
The senior recorded seven birdies at Tuesday’s district tournament.
A tough break that Memphis’ offensive line is putting to use
It will have been a month between games when the Tigers face SMU on Oct. 3.
Zoning board denies variance for convenience store
The Board of Adjustment denied a variance to allow a convenience store and gas station at site flanked by Sam Cooper Boulevard, Hollywood and Broad Avenue.
Geoff Calkins talks about unwelcome opinions during a pandemic
The sports columnist joins Eric Barnes on The Extra Podcast.
North Memphis restaurant ‘triple blessed’ during pandemic
During the past six months, business at Waffle Mania on Peres Avenue has continued to remain strong and for the co-franchisee, that’s a “blessing.”
Committee fails to act on Shelby County’s hiring freeze revisions
Shelby County commissioners will get opinions from the county’s other elected officials as they work through problems with the county’s hiring freeze resolution.
Collierville teachers urge board to find consistency in midst of pandemic
Teachers voiced their frustration with the current back to school plan at Collierville School Board’s meeting Tuesday night.
St. George’s upper school to go remote due to coronavirus cases
All high school extracurricular activities are postponed until Oct. 6.
Coley urges new form of evaluating state’s teachers
With less than two months left in his final term, the state representative raised concerns about the state’s method for evaluating teachers, urging the House Education Committee to find another way to measure their performance.
Bar owners ordering supplies, planning for reopening
As early as Wednesday, some limited-service restaurants will reopen, but all restaurants still must close at 10 p.m.
Metro
MATA’s 90-day zero fare pilot program is set to begin
The pilot makes it so no passes, fare cards or payments are required on all fixed-route buses, trolleys and MATAplus services.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland fires city manager after ‘erosion of trust’
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Motorists take notice of task force
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Business
How Malcolm Rawls helps Memphis RISE
“So many people in Memphis, unfortunately, are pros at managing poverty,” Malcolm Rawls said. “The biggest challenge is breaking the shame and stigma around asking for help with money and money management.”
Premium Real Estate ‘A rising tide lifts all boats': Local vet has a vision for Collierville Square
Premium Business New initiative introduces Memphis-area students to high-demand careers
Premium Spirit of Memphis For this dentist who makes house calls, her life mission is ‘more than just about teeth’
Sports
Herrington: These Grizzlies need patience. Does a ‘joy’-less Ja Morant have any to give?
The demonstrative, communicative Morant fans witnessed in the season’s opening three-game homestand seemed like a distant memory Monday.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Can Morant get his joy back? He says ‘We’ll see’
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis had a ‘great practice’ Monday
Sports Henderson’s late goal moves Tigers women’s soccer into semifinals
Food
What to order: The Memphian’s Korean BBQ short ribs and mushroom flatbread
Why bar hop the block when you can simply hop on an elevator?
Suburbs
Lakeland fires city manager after ‘erosion of trust’
The suburb’s Board of Commissioners terminated Michael Walker’s contract on Monday night at a special-called meeting.
Arts & Culture
Orpheum Theatre Group to get a ‘facelift’ by 100th anniversary
The revitalization project is the latest in the Orpheum Theatre Group’s work to modernize the Downtown campus.
Opinion
Guest Column: ‘Living in Memphis means choosing life over fear’
“We can’t let people who don’t actually live in Memphis tell us how terrible our own city is. ... Yes, there’s risk here – but there’s also rhythm, resilience and beauty.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Visit a Downtown restaurant and the City Council
On this episode of The AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips help you prepare for the week ahead.