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
Gun crime continues to dog Memphis. Leaders look for answers.
Despite recent progress, the latest FBI Uniform Crime Report indicates Memphis remains the No. 1 major city in America for its violent crime rate, town hall attendees learn.
Public Safety Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
Guest Columnists Opinion: To fix Memphis mass transit, MATA board members need to get on the bus
Public Safety New TBI agents ‘embedded’ with Memphis Safe Task Force
Premium Education Herrington: For 38 years, ‘Knowledge Bowl’ showcased a different kind of Memphis ‘student-athlete.’ What now?
Business
Arlington company wants to expand property
Rich Products Corp. wants to expand its wastewater capabilities at the plant on Jetway Drive in Arlington in hopes of lessening the pressure on the town’s treatment.
Premium Business College football’s postseason may change, but AutoZone Liberty Bowl officials feel secure
Business SpaceXAI sued over worker death
Premium Business Collierville company bands with Whole Foods to donate supplies to hundreds of schools
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight announces partnership with NASCAR Truck Series
Sports
Marcus Stokes answers challenges of Tigers coaching staff in win over UT Martin
Stokes took care of the ball, didn’t try to throw the home run every time and was successful converting third downs in Saturday’s win.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Ed Scott promised to fix the problems at the Liberty Bowl. I bought a ticket to see if it worked.
Update Memphis Tigers Football Tigers bounce back with 45-21 win over UT Martin
Sports Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss leads Ole Miss over LSU
Sports Brandon throws for a touchdown, runs for another to lead Tennessee over Kennesaw State
Food
Recipe Exchange: Andrew Adams’ award-winning Delta adobo chicken tamale
Over the past few months, Acre’s Andrew Adams has been submitting recipes to national food competitions for professional chefs. Here’s one recipe that took the grand prize.
Premium Collierville Food Files: Second area Big Bad Breakfast to open soon
Suburbs
Arlington company wants to expand property
Rich Products Corp. wants to expand its wastewater capabilities at the plant on Jetway Drive in Arlington in hopes of lessening the pressure on the town’s treatment.
Collierville Collierville town employee accused of stealing from Walmart
Arts & Culture
Memphis Jazz Festival lineup revealed
Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker will headline the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival.
Music Memphis producer Tay Keith died from accidental drug overdose, reports say
Opinion
Calkins: Ed Scott promised to fix the problems at the Liberty Bowl. I bought a ticket to see if it worked.
Two weeks after the University of Memphis apologizedfor the long lines and general chaos at the new Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium’s home opener, the school bounced back with a performance that didn’t leave a lot to criticize.
Guest Columnists Opinion: To fix Memphis mass transit, MATA board members need to get on the bus
Podcasts
Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.
North Mississippi The AM/DM podcast: Landers Center docs, text messages give new info on termination suit
Games
Sudoku: Sept. 19
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.