Grizzlies notebook: Ja goes to Miami and Jaren believes
Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said.
Murphy stays hot as 901 FC picks up three points in Birmingham
New goalkeeper Kyle Morton also has a strong match as club picks up its third victory of the year.
Delta variant leads new Memphis area cases
Health officials say Shelby County is at the beginning of a new surge of COVID cases, and the Delta variant is prevalent.
Porter-Leath talks future without SCS
On “Behind the Headlines,” Porter-Leath’s Rob Hughes discusses the future of preschool in Shelby County after the abrupt end to its partnership with Shelby County Schools.
More charges against state Sen. Katrina Robinson possible, prosecutor says
Despite the possibility of additional charges, a Sept. 13 trial date remains in place for now in the case against state Sen. Katrina Robinson on charges related to her business, The Healthcare Institute.
Camera rental company plans to move headquarters to Southwind
The Memphis-born company that has become the nation’s largest online rental company for camera equipment seeks planning board approval so it can move from Cordova to an existing building in the Southwind business park.
Luxury home development proposed for Whitehaven
“Goshen Place” would be a nearly 16-acre, gated subdivision for luxury homes near the planned BLP Film Studios site in Whitehaven.
Former Bartlett, Memphis Tigers star Jacob Wilson gets first major league call-up
After nearly a decade grinding through the minors, the infielder’s perseverance has resulted in a chance with the Oakland Athletics this weekend.
Germantown announces sidewalk poetry contest winners
The finalists’ works will be installed on sidewalks and trails throughout the city.
New CDC guidance urges masks, other precautions for schools
When distancing is not possible, schools are asked to layer other protections to cover the students 12 and under are not vaccinated.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian photographers (and a couple of reporters) caught some great pictures, including the Memphis Listening Lab, which houses 30,000 45 singles, 10,000 LPs, 20,000 CDs and upwards of 1,000 music-related books.
Metro
Opinion: ‘Memphis needs more pathways to opportunity. CBU is one of them.’
“CBU has faced real challenges in recent years. We should not minimize them, and we should not allow them to define us. Our responsibility is to make the choices necessary to ensure this university can continue serving students and Memphis for generations to come.”
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Premium City of Memphis Takeover consultant wants MSCS to have a ‘transformational superintendent’ hired by December
Public Safety Man died of heart issues during traffic stop, Task Force says
Business
New bites and old sites: How Bartlett’s restaurant scene is changing
That restaurant landscape in Bartlett includes some that are opening, some that have closed, some that are renovated and some that are victims of vandalism.
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Premium Business CodeCrew leads $4M push for tech careers in Memphis and Mississippi
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Sports
Banana Ball returning to Memphis
After selling out AutoZone Park earlier this year, Banana Ball’s Party Animals and Indianapolis Clowns will make a return trip to Memphis in 2027.
Player of the Week St. Benedict special teams standout voted Player of the Week
High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Central looks to remain unbeaten
Memphis Tigers Basketball Ed Scott clarifies Penny Hardaway’s comments: ‘He has not written us a check’
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis at Tulane: What to know for the Tigers’ Friday night matchup
Food
Food Files: Egg-sandwich pop-up opens in permanent Southaven space
Also, Gussied Up sets an opening date, and La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant opens a third spot.
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Suburbs
Food Files: Egg-sandwich pop-up opens in permanent Southaven space
Also, Gussied Up sets an opening date, and La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant opens a third spot.
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Arts & Culture
Holiday movie set in Memphis to premiere on OWN
Memphis will take center stage this holiday season in the Oprah Winfrey Network’s new dance-driven movie “Tapping into Christmas.”
Music Memphis Jazz Festival planned to return in 2027
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Memphis needs more pathways to opportunity. CBU is one of them.’
“CBU has faced real challenges in recent years. We should not minimize them, and we should not allow them to define us. Our responsibility is to make the choices necessary to ensure this university can continue serving students and Memphis for generations to come.”
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: Her dad warned her not to follow in his footsteps. Now, she’s Shelby County’s top firefighter recruit.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict NBA regular-season awards and order of finish. Will Cam Boozer win Rookie of the Year?
City of Memphis Calkins: Mayor Paul Young on data centers, the Grizzlies, his favorite place in the city — and why he’s taking a fresh approach to media
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 16
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