Calkins: St. Jude roars into orbit!
At 7:02:56 Central Time Wednesday, a 29-year-old Memphian named Hayley Arceneaux rocketed Memphis and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital into space.
Former Raymond James Tower to get residential makeover
The Downtown Memphis building once known as Raymond James Tower will become the Memphis Waterfront Tower, with more than 300 apartments.
Baptist breaks ground on new emergency department in Arlington
On Wednesday, September 15, Baptist hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the freestanding ER, the first of its kind in Shelby County. The hospital bought 80 acres at the site in 2003.
Olive Branch’s first mixed-use development breaks ground
Focal Point Investments also developed the mixed-use building at 999 S. Cooper St. in Midtown Memphis.
Ruling in mask opt-out expected before restraining order ends Friday
Compromise possible but lawyers say it’s more likely restraining order will be extended.
EDGE board grants 2 new PILOTs for business expansions
The PILOTs were granted to RedDot, a Washington-based HVAC manufacturer and distributor, and DHL Supply Chain, a third-party logistics provider.
EDGE grants exemption for anchor grocery store requirement
Binghampton Development Corp. Executive Director Noah Gray and Shawn Massey with The Shopping Center Group shared more with the EDGE board about their unsuccessful attempt to lure a new grocer.
Grizzlies, Taylor Jenkins pay it forward: School supplies and a $20,880 check to SCS
As a coach, Taylor Jenkins feels like a teacher. It’s part of why he pledges $10 to Shelby County Schools for every Grizzlies assist.
Jaren Jackson Jr. on possible extension: ‘Business is business’
The Memphis forward wants to keep his focus on getting better as a player, not his contract extension talks.
Bank employees, others testify as Robinson trial continues
Their testimonies came during the second day of Robinson’s federal trial.
Whataburger headed to Arlington with sixth local restaurant
Whataburger continues its expansion into the local market with the announcement of a location on Airline Road in Arlington.
Bartlett residents come together to save local steakhouse
Three Bartlett couples recently partnered to save the Side Porch Steak House, an important suburban landmark not only to them but the community at large.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Cunningham puts himself in Mr. Football picture
The Lausanne senior scored three early touchdowns in victory over Bartlett.
Lakeland BOC approves master plan for new athletic park
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has adopted a plan for a proposed 100-acre park with numerous amenities from athletic fields to a disc golf course.
Coronavirus: Shelby County averaging about 600 new cases per day
There are 7,083 reported active cases, with 2,476 — or 35% — of those being pediatric.
Less cowbell: Excitement surrounds Memphis vs. Mississippi State
Tigers football beat writer Frank Bonner II and Memphis basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss one of the biggest games of the year for Memphis football.
Tigers Football Insider: Looking at the Memphis-Mississippi State matchup
Frank Bonner II chatted with Mississippi beat writer Stefan Krajisnik about how both teams match up against each other.
First phase of Water Tower District at Schilling Farms receives final approval
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a development contract and final plan for a proposal at Schilling Farms including apartments, amenities and retail.
Friday football preview: Key region games take center stage for Week 5
Several contests on deck will affect the playoff races.
Table Talk: Even institutions change, and recipes appear from unlikely places
Dan Brown finishes up a 59-year career at Leonard’s, Molly’s La Casita has been sold, and La Baguette has reopened after renovation.
Listen to photographer Mark Seliger on building trust with his subjects
The photographer has shot for Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and Vogue, and a new show of his work opens here this weekend.
Metro
City completes public-housing redevelopment after 10 years
City of Memphis leaders marked the opening of the sixth and final phase of South City, the 712-unit mixed income conversion of what was once the Foote Homes public-housing development.
Premium Education More than 3,400 Memphis-area kids benefited from state’s new school vouchers. Here’s who got them.
Metro Senate Judiciary, City Council hear different versions of crime task force work
City of Memphis Memphis guard deployment could last into 2026, defense secretary says
Business
International Paper building sold
Highwoods Properties developed the building, all nine floors of which is occupied by International Paper, for $56 million in 2014.
Transportation & Logistics Fall break traffic at Memphis airport expected to be up by 6%
Premium Real Estate Inked: Local industrial market leasing skyrockets, Intrator property sold in foreclosure auction
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis-based logistics company acquired
Sports
Grizzlies’ ‘best’ preseason loss features grit and growth
The Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 17-point deficit, but their fourth-quarter comeback fell short Saturday at FedExForum as the Atlanta Hawks won.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Hawks 122, Grizzlies 116
Sports Tennessee pushes past Arkansas
Sports Ole Miss snags a close win over Washington State
Food
$15 Deal: Finding love with Abyssinia’s vegetarian combo
For writer Erica Horton, each bite comes with a flood of flavor and memories.
Suburbs
Collierville Fire is fully staffed for first time in 5 years
Staffing has been an issue since Fire Chief John Selberg took his position. Now, there are enough employees to open the new station.
Arts & Culture
Shakes by the lake: Theatre By The Lake returns to BPACC Friday night
For the fourth year, the Tennessee Shakespeare Company will perform outside of the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, this time presenting “Much Ado About Nothing.”
Opinion
Herrington: A wide-angle preview of coming NBA season
Will the Oklahoma City Thunder repeat as champs? Who will come out of an injury-rattled Eastern Conference? How many games will the Memphis Grizzlies win? Chris Herrington gazes into his NBA crystal ball for league-wide preseason predictions.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Navigating and reporting on the National Guard
Today, members of The Daily Memphian’s metro team talk about what we know, what we don’t know, how we’re tracking data and what we’ve been able to ascertain about the Memphis Safe Task Force’s time in the Bluff City so far.