Tigers’ fight undone by turnovers, missed kicks in loss to Tulsa
Memphis loses three straight for the first time since 2015 season, is winless in AAC. Related stories:
Tweet collection: What they said about Memphis at Tulsa
A collection of Twitter comments from the University of Memphis vs. Tulsa NCAA college football game in Tulsa.
Hawks take down resting Grizzlies in preseason
Santi Aldama looked much better in the loss than in summer league, scoring a preseason-high 16 points. Related story:
Professional rugby debuts in Memphis
Premier Rugby Sevens hosted the all-day tournament.
Opa! Memphis Greek Festival returns
Exclamations of “Opa!” could be heard throughout the crowd Friday and Saturday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church as community members celebrated the return of festival.
Friday prep report: Kirby edges Ridgeway on two-point conversion stop
See how the Power 15 fared and check out all the scores and summaries of Memphis-area games. Also, ECS golfer Luke Sienkiewicz placed second at the Division 2-A state tournament.
Federal government asks to intervene in case against Methodist
The lawsuit, filed in federal civil court, in Tennessee’s Middle District, alleges the scheme between Methodist and West Cancer executives cost Medicare and Medicaid more than $800 million in fraudulent payments.
Here’s what we know about 100 N. Main
It’s likely the DMC will have a final candidate for redeveloping the tower by the end of the year.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
We gathered a half dozen of our favorite images from this week’s issues of The Daily Memphian. Now you can vote for the best one.
SCS: 140 new COVID-19 cases among students, 24 among staff
Shelby County Schools reported 140 new COVID-19 cases among students and 24 among staff at its public and charter schools this week. This week’s case count is the lowest since school started, Aug. 9, 2021.
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.