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
Memphis teacher vacancies decline, but district still struggles to hire certified educators
Memphis-Shelby County Schools cut teacher vacancies by hundreds compared with this time last year, thanks to a bolstered HR team, an official said. More than 200 new hires hold conditional licenses, which expire in three years.
Premium Transportation & Logistics What a giant train merger has to do with National Guard in Memphis
Behind The Headlines How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
City of Memphis President Trump and Gov. Lee plan to talk next week about deploying National Guard to Memphis
Business
Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Along with providing care for conditions like brain tumors and seizures, the institute is also training a new generation of neurologists.
Premium Real Estate Inked: East Memphis gets hot then cold, Laurelwood gets new art gallery
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
Premium Business Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
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.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Sports Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense stifles Troy in decisive victory
Food
Sound Bites: What’s going on with Irish pubs?
DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more.
Suburbs
Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”
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
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
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.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: At the zoo
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a Patrick Lantrip photo of Rowan, a young orangutan born at the Memphis Zoo.