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
This Week in Memphis: Trump is coming, and so is minor-league hockey
Also happening this week: Collierville leaders revisit Chick-fil-A, and a vacant Uptown lot hosts a food festival.
Premium Metro Dries: Looking back before Trump’s visit at memorable presidential stops in Memphis
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Premium Transportation & Logistics Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Public Safety MPD investigating two back-to-back Downtown shootings
Business
Movers & Shakers
Regions Bank and Evans Petree PC announce promotions and additions.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Health Care ‘Universe puts you where you’re supposed to be’: UTHSC students celebrate Match Day
Premium Health Care UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
Premium Business TV merger means 1 group will control 3 of Memphis’ 5 stations, worrying some
Sports
Grizzlies 25: Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t in Memphis ‘forever,’ but he made his time matter
Jackson took the baton, becoming a franchise star of another era. Years later, he was traded during a transition to a new era, sharing the locker room with another promising rookie ready to take the baton.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘A Tiger for life’: Julius Thedford will return to Memphis for 2026-27 season. What’s next for the Tigers?
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Update High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Memphis Grizzlies Road return stings in Grizzlies loss to Hornets
Food
From Pine Hill to Lamar Avenue and beyond, Hillboyz builds a Memphis success story
A Memphis-founded brand has global dreams. And it all started in Pine Hill, South Memphis.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Magnolia & May’s shrimp ‘n’ grits
Suburbs
After high-stakes Olympics, figure skaters will celebrate their wins at Stars on Ice tour
After the intensity of the Winter Olympics, a crew of ice-skating performers will display their talents in an exhibition at the Landers Center.
Update High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Arts & Culture
Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community.
Arts & Culture Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Justice, safety, solidarity, law and order — in Memphis, they have to be the same project’
“Amid the frustrating recruitment challenges facing the Memphis Police Department, I would like to turn our attention to a different critical element of our public safety architecture: the frontline civic organizations engaged in violence-reduction efforts.”
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Podcasts
Changes to how sales tax revenue is divvied up will take effect in July
The new formula and its links to the city’s quest to create 10,000 new and renovated units of housing by 2030 is among the topics discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Bill Townsend on Annesdale Mansion, ghosts and Always Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Regional One caution
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the outpatient center at Regional One Health and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.