Tigers notebook: Ivory makes his mark; another in-state recruit commits
More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.
Collierville, Germantown students thriving virtually
Collierville Virtual Academy and Germantown Online Academy of Learning are offering a unique opportunity for students to learn at home.
Paint Memphis undaunted by vandalism to murals
Paint Memphis will spend hundreds of dollars applying an anti-graffiti coating on murals vandalized shortly after last year’s event in Uptown. Meanwhile, Paint Memphis 2021 will carry on in South Memphis with a festival on Oct. 9.
Federal rent assistance flowing much faster locally than at state level
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency has spent less than 5% of its federal rental assistance money. In Memphis and Shelby County, where high poverty and low homeownership make the need much more urgent, that number is more than 60%.
Offense, led by freshmen Henigan, Thomas, on display in Tigers’ season opener
Seth Henigan became the Tigers’ first freshman starting quarterback to open a season, and running back Brandon Thomas had 16 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. Box score: Memphis, 42; Nicholls State, 17 Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?Related story:
Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?
The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.
Calkins: Seth Henigan looked ‘fantastic,’ for openers
Seth Henigan on Saturday became the first true freshman quarterback to start an opener for the Memphis Tigers. And the best part? He didn’t look anything like a true freshman.
Gonzalez’s wonder goal gives 901 FC a win over Birmingham
Memphis scores twice in second-half stoppage time to win season series against arch-rivals in dramatic fashion.
Opinion: Find those offering moral leadership amid division
The truth is that America has never been a country where everyone just got along and lived in harmony.
Metro
Germantown to appoint temporary school board member
The vacancy was created by the resignation of Scotty Hendricks Jr.
City of Memphis Mayor Young signs city paid parental-leave policy
City of Memphis Two new city officials, stricter short-term rental terms to go before council
2026 Elections Elections More than 9,000 cast early and absentee ballots in first two days of early voting
City of Memphis CodeCrew receives $1M from Anthropic to build national tech HQ in North Memphis
Business
Former FedEx pilot, AutoZone exec tapped by Gov. Lee for Memphis airport board
The two selections round out the picks for a new board following a change in state law, pending a lawsuit originating in Nashville.
Premium Spirit of Memphis ‘A deep love’: Inside the life and career of Trey Crump, Memphis Heritage’s first executive director in four years
Premium Real Estate LeMoyne-Owen grows footprint with new purchases in Soulsville
Premium Business The battle for The Station isn’t quite over, despite the liquor store being open for months
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis’ forgotten figures: Nursing pioneer Lena Angevine Warner
Sports
Warriors use late surge to beat Grizzlies in summer league championship
The Golden State Warriors took down the Memphis Grizzlies in the Las Vegas title game, 94-90, following a late surge from rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.
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
High School Sports High school football commitment tracker: Several big names have made their choices known
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Memphis drops finale, series to Iowa on Sunday afternoon
Food
Chef Flavas dips back into wholesale, catering after restaurants close
“We have a lot of innovations that are coming to the restaurant and our product, our brand,” said co-owner Chris Moore. “It’s been a lot of different changes, a lot of ups and downs, but we’re here for the long haul.”
Premium Food News Hive East Memphis to open by late August with more than bagels
Suburbs
Spraying herbicide at Arkabutla Lake concerns DeSoto County residents
Tbe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to spray herbicide across 5,500 acres of Arkabutla Lake as part of the ongoing repair project on the lake dam after a strain was discovered in 2023.
Education Germantown to appoint temporary school board member
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: How does the Orpheum determine its Broadway season lineup?
Orpheum Theatre CEO Brett Batterson sees almost every new Broadway production in New York. The first question he asks himself: Should he bring it to Memphis?
Premium Spirit of Memphis The art of pool checkers, or how to avoid being labeled a ‘ham’
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis’ city planning failed us — Memphis 3.0 is the vision we need
“Those of us who don’t stand to profit off zoning decisions must speak up and support a vision for a more walkable Memphis. Not only will this support small local businesses, but it will save lives on our roads.”
Guest Columnists Maxey: Selective recollections shouldn’t become a reality that never was
Podcasts
What makes a great music city? Music Export Memphis has thoughts
Eric Barnes talked to Elizabeth Cawein, the executive director of Music Export Memphis, about what Memphis does right — and could do better — in being a music city.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis still competing for summer league playoffs
Games
Daily Jigsaw: What’s the Dilly-O
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Hog & Hominy’s What’s the Dilly-O pizza taken by Holly Whitfield.