City government’s low vaccination rate spotlights larger solid waste issues
A low vaccination rate is just one of the problems the city faces as it wrestles with chronic problems surrounding solid waste disposal.
City Council makes it more difficult to build pipelines near water wellheads
The measure is one of three proposals to limit and require local government approval and regulation of new oil pipeline projects. It’s broader than the other two measures delayed Tuesday over lingering legal questions.
Brandon Thomas is great, but give some credit to the Tigers’ O-line
The offensive line wasn’t pleased with last season’s performance; its improvements have helped Brandon Thomas become the No. 2 rusher in the country.
Defense cross-examines FBI accountant in Katrina Robinson trial
Defense attorneys cross-examined a FBI forensic accountant Tuesday morning in the federal trial of state Sen. Katrina Robinson.
Supply chain issues among factors that hurt FedEx earnings in Q1
The Memphis-based shipping giant cited headwinds that include backups in supply chains that are affecting every industry, as well as hiring costs for workers.
Eldridge ‘Pete’ Mitchell, first Black coach in Tigers football program, dies at 87
Mitchell, a Memphis native, was an assistant from 1970 to 1975 and later opened an insurance agency.
Coronavirus: Shelby County averaging 425 new cases daily
On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Shelby County Health Department reported 212 new coronavirus cases and 15 new coronavirus-related deaths.
Arlington approves site plan for town’s second hotel
With construction already underway on the first hotel in Arlington, the town’s Planning Commission is reviewing plans for a second inn.
Memphis-area’s first electric-car dealership partially open
The giant new Tesla Center at 3020 N. Germantown Parkway has been servicing electric cars for a few weeks.
Tigers Basketball Insider: What is the most important game for Memphis this season?
In three weeks, the Tigers will host Memphis Madness on Oct. 13. Eleven days later, they’ll open the season with an exhibition match against LeMoyne-Owen.
First Horizon remains on top, Pinnacle leads in deposit growth
Total deposits in Memphis grew from $39.23 billion to $40.83 billion, according to the FDIC.
Two Girls and a Whip reopens, but only the whip remains the same
Two Girls and a Whip returns, this time as a bakery instead of a cakery, with a menu of sweet and savory baked items for take out.
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.
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.
$10 Deal: Corky’s drive-thru lunch special
Corky’s has a $6.99 drive-thru special 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. that includes a generous sandwich, an order of fries and a 32-ounce drink.
Metro
Germantown steps up with trail upgrade for runners, walkers, cyclists
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently approved a construction contract to replace a closed section of trail near the Greenway’s Beaver Loop area.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Here’s where Memphis airport board stands on new state law affecting who selects members
2026 Elections Elections Congressional Democrats show support for Justin J. Pearson
Public Safety Mother of Ole Miss football player also files wrongful-death lawsuit
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis’ forgotten figures: Nursing pioneer Lena Angevine Warner
Business
Here’s where Memphis airport board stands on new state law affecting who selects members
A new state law changes who selects members of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board of commissioners, but has been contested in federal court.
Premium Business New Ramble owners envision ‘getaway’ in middle of Bartlett
Premium Real Estate Two historic Downtown buildings getting new lease on life
Premium Health Care ‘One-stop shop’ for eye care will help homeless Memphians frame their future
Premium Real Estate Apartments planned for vacant Downtown lot
Sports
Another fast start propels Grizzlies into summer league championship game
The Grizzlies kept up their Las Vegas Summer League momentum in a 101-90 victory over the Houston Rockets in one of the event’s semifinals on Saturday, July 18.
Premium Performing Arts Don’t call wrestling fake: ‘Everything we do in there hurts’
Public Safety Mother of Ole Miss football player also files wrongful-death lawsuit
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Former Tiger Kendric Davis’ return visit to Memphis shows what still matters
Sports Tigers softball signee Tatum Bittick lands invite to Streamer University
Food
New Ramble owners envision ‘getaway’ in middle of Bartlett
Bartlett’s highly anticipated The Ramble on Summer restaurant and outdoor entertainment venue is expected to open mid- to late next year.
Premium Business In-N-Out Burger confirms East Memphis purchase
Suburbs
Germantown steps up with trail upgrade for runners, walkers, cyclists
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently approved a construction contract to replace a closed section of trail near the Greenway’s Beaver Loop area.
Premium Business New Ramble owners envision ‘getaway’ in middle of Bartlett
Arts & Culture
Don’t call wrestling fake: ‘Everything we do in there hurts’
You can call it a choreographed, you can call it a performance, you can call it entertainment. But don’t ever call wrestling “fake” unless you want to rile up folks like The Bite-Sized Brawler or Hucklebuck Jenkins.
The To-Do List Where to watch the World Cup Final and party like it’s 2003 or Halloween
Opinion
Maxey: Selective recollections shouldn’t become a reality that never was
“As I linger on the sweet and innocent memories, I try to never let them become my lone takeaway from that time in life when things felt better even if they weren’t. I don’t want my selective recollections of the past to become an encompassing reality that never was.”
Opinion Opinion: District Attorney Steve Mulroy makes ‘Force Science’ a straw man
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis still competing for summer league playoffs
Drew Hill and Keith Parish offer thoughts about the Memphis Grizzlies through three Las Vegas Summer League games.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more What makes a great music city? Music Export Memphis has thoughts
Games
Sudoku: July 19
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?