Accountant breaks down Robinson’s expenses as trial continues
An FBI agent testified about money spent by state Sen. Katrina Robinson as her trial continued Monday.
5- to 11-year-olds may have COVID vaccine by Halloween
Nationally, children account for one in five coronavirus cases. But in Shelby County the numbers are more severe, with 25% of new patients being youngsters.
Frayser Community Schools student dies from COVID-19
FCS was informed the student had been out of school since Aug. 16 due to an unrelated issue before being diagnosed with coronavirus, according to FCS spokesperson Erica Williams.
Henigan showed the grit Memphis needs from its quarterback in a game that wasn’t pretty
The true freshman kept his wits about him after the first interception of his college career and an unproductive first half.
114 N. Main set for commercial renovation
The tower at 114 N. Main sits at the corner of Adams Avenue and North Main Street. It shares the block with the Fire Museum of Memphis.
Recruiting notebook: Memphis hosts top point guard in class of 2023
Memphis made quite the impression on one of the best college basketball prospects in the country.
Calkins: Savor the win, Memphians. (And also, the SEC tears.)
“Memphians have no reason to apologize for the football team’s win over Mississippi State Saturday. They should savor it as the triumph it was.”
Check out the best images from Saturday’s epic win
University of Memphis football fans can’t help reliving the Sept. 18 victory over Mississippi State’s Bulldogs. Here are a few photos to savor the memories.
Biggs: Soulful Food Truck Festival returns, this time at Tiger Lane
It’s was too risky in March, but the annual Soulful Food Truck Festival is back and organizer Cynthia Daniels has it spread out over Tiger Lane to give everyone plenty of space.
Thanks to you, Daily Memphian defies odds, reaches third birthday
The Daily Memphian has become the largest digital-only, local news site in the country. Being the biggest was never our goal. We just wanted to do all we could to provide quality local news to the Memphis area on a daily, if not hourly, basis.
Vote for the top high school football game in Week 6
Two Region 8-6A games and two interesting non-regional contests are up for this week’s fan vote.
Vote for the Week 5 high school football player of the week
Which player deserves to win? Vote for your favorite by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.
SCS providing meals for quarantined students
Shelby County Schools is offering meals for students who are in quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure. Parents can pick up the meals each morning in a drive-thru at the schools.
Metro
The Early Word: JJJ is traded away; Green wants snow plan for side streets
Local pre-K is OK for now, Musk is one step closer to AI in space and Arlington preps for its second liquor store.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A Ford era ends
Education Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
Elections New bill would bar some Tennesseans from running for Congress
Update State Government New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
Business
Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Premium Business International Paper splits into two public companies, reports $23.6B in 2025 sales
Sports
Herrington: Analyzing the JJJ deal — and what’s next for the Grizzlies
Chris Herrington wades into the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, explains what happened Tuesday and what it means and what it suggests.Related content:
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Jaren Jackson had to be traded. Because it’s time for the Grizzlies to start again.
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Player of the Week Winter weather timeout: Catch up on Memphis’ fans choice and OrthoSouth players of the week
Food
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Suburbs
Could Bartlett get rid of its property tax?
Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the suburb to look into eliminating property taxes, but others wonder how the suburb would make up the lost revenue.
Winter weather Arlington Suburbs pretreated roads, but still need help from Mother Nature
Arts & Culture
Pro cornhole comes to town, and the Dixon celebrates 50 years
In this week’s To-Do List, a new Pink Palace exhibit explores the science and culture of food. And Urban Earth hosts a workshop on air plants.
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Satisfying our craving for crafting
Opinion
Opinion: Like Minneapolis, Memphis doesn’t have an ‘immigration problem’
“Introducing immigration enforcement into our neighborhoods does not make us safer; it fractures trust, drives fear underground and harms families who are already contributing quietly and faithfully to the life of this city.”
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A Ford era ends
Last year, Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was charged with seven counts of federal bribery and tax evasion charges. This week, he pleaded guilty to five of them.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The difference between Memphis and Minneapolis
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 3
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