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 school board member resigns, effective in December
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
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Business
Memphians mourn old Union Planters Bank building targeted for demo
The 60-year-old building on the corner of White Station Road and Park Avenue, known for its circular architecture and stone-stacked exterior, will be destroyed to make way for a Bojangles. Some locals say it’s “tragic.”
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Sports
The Grizzlies’ system is fueled by speed. And the holiday spirit?
The Grizzlies new offensive scheme that features more movement, more cuts and a faster pace of play helped Memphis score 41 field goals against the Nuggets, with 31 coming from assists. Grizzlies beat short-handed Nuggets 105-90 in opener of a 2-game set in MemphisRelated content:
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Food
Etowah dinner series cofounder launches cocktail bar
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Suburbs
Germantown school board member resigns, effective in December
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
Arts & Culture
Dixon exhibit tracks American art history through railway art
Visitors can see work by artists Grandma Moses and Georgia O’Keeffe at the Dixon’s new exhibit. “The history of the railroad is really the history of the United States in a lot of ways,” says Dixon curator Julie Pierotti.
Opinion
Hutchinson: Beware of these lending scams
A Florida woman claimed to have more than 10 years of experience in grant writing. In reality, her last known employment was at a Krystal, and she was on probation for stealing cash deposits from it.
Podcasts
Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: More is more
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from freelance photojournalist Brad Vest taken for The Daily Memphian at John Mark Enterprises in Germantown.