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
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
Box score: Hawks 122, Grizzlies 116
NBA box score for Saturday’s preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks played at FedExForum in Memphis.
Sports Tennessee pushes past Arkansas
Sports Ole Miss snags a close win over Washington State
High School Sports Friday football report: Brentwood Academy slips past Briarcrest
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.