Memphis Zoo parking lot expansion into greensward back on
The city is moving ahead with plans to expand the Memphis Zoo parking lot and take part of the Overton Park greensward in the process, the zoo and the city announced Friday, Oct. 1.
Exclusive: Liberty Bowl to become Simmons Bank Memorial Stadium with naming rights deal
The naming rights deal with Simmons Bank will help make dramatic improvements to the stadium, Mayor Jim Strickland said.
Calkins: Call the Liberty Bowl whatever you like. Just don’t call it good enough
The Liberty Bowl has a new name, which is fine. But the old stadium needs a whole lot more than that.
Briarcrest hangs on to defeat MUS and remain unbeaten
Saints overcame some rough patches by making plays when they counted the most.
Friday prep report: Collierville blanks Germantown for seventh straight victory
Dragons post third shutout of the year to improve to 7-0. Also, see how the Power 15 fared and check out all the scores and summaries of Memphis-area games.
Katrina Merriweather building new energy in Memphis women’s basketball
The first-year coach is emphasizing building positivity among a mix of Tigers veterans and players from her former school, Wright State.
Corky’s BBQ changes hands
Corky’s BBQ chief executive Jimmy Stovall also leads BBQVC Food Group, which just bought the Memphis restaurant chain.
Fight between two boys led to Cummings K-8 shooting
The shooting at Cummings K-8 Optional School Thursday morning came after the two 13-year-old boys met up to fight, according to a police report. The accused is being detained until his next court date Oct. 12.
Watch: Sheriff Bonner downplays discord over juvenile detention, welcomes federal oversight
On “Behind The Headlines,” Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner talked about battling the COVID pandemic at the county jail and a call to resume federal oversight of Juvenile Court, including the detention center he runs.
SCS reports 165 new COVID-19 cases among students, 30 among staff
Shelby County Schools reported 165 new COVID-19 cases among students and 30 among staff at the district-managed public and charter schools for the week of Sept. 24-30.
Key stats, numbers to know for the Tigers’ first conference game
Temple has the No. 1 pass defense in the country, but has been vulnerable on fourth downs.
SCS chief of schools selected to lead KIPP Memphis
Antonio Burt, the chief of schools for Superintendent Joris Ray’s SCS administration, is leaving his post to become chief executive officer of KIPP Memphis, a local charter network that operates five schools in North Memphis.
Townsend moves full-time to Greater Memphis Chamber
Townsend, who has split his time between the Greater Memphis Chamber and the University of Memphis over the past year, is now working exclusively for the Chamber.
TSSAA state golf tournament preview: Three 2020 runners-up getting another shot
Change in format brings all tournaments together for one big week at Sevierville Golf Club.
Jury finds Katrina Robinson guilty on four counts of wire fraud
State Sen. Katrina Robinson was found guilty Thursday, Sept. 30, on four of five counts of wire fraud.
About Town: Merger takes aim at ‘one of the more important issues’ in Memphis
Could a merger between The Works and NPI help solve Memphis’ lack of quality affordable housing in the long term?
The Carrolls: Meet Briarcrest’s first family of football (and futbol)
Three sports-minded siblings help make Saints football and soccer teams among the area’s best.
Gov. Lee will renew mask opt-out executive order
The opt-out policy has been blocked in three metro counties, including Shelby County.
Ware remembered for ability to put together council votes
Barbara Swearengen Ware died Thursday, Sept. 30, 11 years after she resigned from the Memphis City Council after a plea deal on an official misconduct charge. She served 17 years on the council representing the North Memphis area that included the Douglass community.
13-year-old shot at Cummings K-8 expected to make a full recovery
A 13-year-old student at Cummings K-8 is expected to make a full recovery after being shot at school. Another 13-year-old is under investigation, and will face a charge of criminal attempt first degree murder.
Metro
The Early Word: Leaders oppose guard plans, and we remember Les Smith
Cafe cafe is coming to Southaven, Collierville may reach its new limit on liquor stores and we also remember late businessman Walker Uhlhorn.
City of Memphis Gov. Lee: National Guard should be ‘force multiplier’ for MPD
City of Memphis Substation fire left thousands without power in Memphis
City of Memphis City of Memphis questions legality of its employee unions
Business
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Overton Park apartments prepare for residents
Business Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Sports
Buckley: Les Smith told Memphis stories. His impact on Memphis journalism is one to remember.
Les Smith worked at four Memphis television stations. ‘He is truly one of the city’s great journalists.’
Memphis Tigers Football Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
High School Sports In a ‘defining game,’ Houston puts seven goals past Briarcrest
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Food
Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue
The Chick-fil-A, which opened in 2009, closed on May 29 for renovations of the 4,400-square-foot building at 1980 Union Ave.
Suburbs
Horn Lake mayor defends tax cut amid criticism
A former Horn Lake alderman says the current administration could have done more to lower the millage rate to help property owners. Mayor Jimmy Stokes said they did what was necessary.
Arts & Culture
New concert series launches at Harrell Theatre in Collierville
While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.