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
The Early Word: Lee to appeal guard ruling; leaders may go after feds next
Alleged mall shooter claims self-defense, there’s a new minimum wage for city workers and Baron Von Opperbean has an opening date.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: With Tigers and Grizz struggling, what’s a fan to do?
Premium Shelby County Ford gets heated in County Commission debate about deputy’s benefits
Shelby County County fixes cash-flow crunch with $43 million loan
Education U of M school district launches preschool program at Le Bonheur
Business
New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis
At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Real Estate Data center coming to former Fred’s wants 15-year PILOT
Real Estate Chicago retailer Akira plans first Tennessee store
Health Care Helen Hunt to speak at Methodist Healthcare’s annual luncheon
Sports
The AM/DM podcast: With Tigers and Grizz struggling, what’s a fan to do?
It’s not a great time to be a Memphis sports fan. But is it the worst time?
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies collapse late in San Antonio, lose fifth straight
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ game against No. 1 Purdue in the Bahamas
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: For 10 momentous playoff minutes, Darrell Arthur found basketball perfection
Premium High School Sports ‘A good kind of different’ as Brad Luckett takes over at CBHS
Food
What to order: Felicia Suzanne’s West Indies crab salad
Felicia Suzanne’s, one of four Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants in Memphis, has a menu that feels like a love letter to Southern cuisine through the application of classic French technique.
Premium Business It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
Suburbs
Collierville looks to extend Winchester Road through Thompson site
The extension timeline is unclear since it depends on right-of-way acquisitions and funding.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett course manager thinks Quail Ridge ‘can do well’
Arts & Culture
Memphis was a character in several of Todd Snider’s songs. Here are the best of them.
Todd Snider died Friday, Nov. 14, at age 59. Chris Herrington looks at Snider’s best songs where Memphis was a character.
Arts & Culture A guide to Memphis-made holiday gifts and experiences
Opinion
Opinion: TVA should finish the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
“Our low energy costs, abundant land, strong distribution network, and leadership in advanced manufacturing give Memphis a competitive edge. But we’ll only keep that edge if we expand generation capacity now.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: The high price of the social media highlight reel
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: With Tigers and Grizz struggling, what’s a fan to do?
It’s not a great time to be a Memphis sports fan. But is it the worst time?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: South City represents the end of an era for Memphis housing
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 18
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