Crime rates increase in Memphis, Shelby County despite some decreases in violent crime
Violent crime is down from the first quarter last year, but property crimes are up.
Penny’s Nitty Gritty: ‘Upscale Southern Fare’ with a touch of soul
For example, there are grit cakes, filled with your choice of shrimp, salmon croquettes, chicken, pork or vegetables.
Grizzlies Insider: Two Memphis players win #NBAFanFavorite awards
The Grizzlies took home the NBA’s Dunk of the Year and Assist of the Year awards on Wednesday, as voted by the fans.
Graceland celebrates 40th anniversary
The first 1,000 guests will receive a 40th anniversary poster, featuring Graceland’s original opening day flyer artwork.
A deeper look into what a new Tigers stadium could have cost, how it would have been funded
To determine a projected financial plan, the University of Memphis looked at the funding precedents of stadiums at nine universities.
Design Review Board approves plans for former Heartbreak Hotel site
The board approved updated design plans for the project in the Edge District.
You think you know who the Grizzlies will draft? Try these names
Mock drafts might not mean much, but here are some names to keep an eye on, including players who recently have worked out for the Grizzlies.
DeSoto County to fund school resource officers for all 39 district campuses
Each school has coverage, but only some get a full-time officer.
U of M custodial staff demands changes
“For the past year, custodians and technicians at the University of Memphis have not been treated with dignity.”
$10 Deal: Fill your belly and your basket at South Point Grocery
There are 10 sandwiches for $8 on the menu at South Point Grocery, plus a $5 special most days and plenty of good grab-and-go.
The To-Do List: Rainbows and zombies on Beale, plus music on the river
This week, Theatre Memphis closes out its season with “Ragtime,” High Cotton Brewing hosts a beer mile and a Memphis native author celebrates her book release with a skate party.
Calkins: Quinones’ shorts were teeny. His impact was not.
Lester Quinones is keeping his name in the NBA draft. But the guy sure had an impact at Memphis. He was a lot more than an air guitar and short shorts.
Out-of-state U of M students to see tuition increase
“We’ve managed to keep a lid on tuition,” University of Memphis Board Chairman Doug Edwards said.
Amber Mills cleared by Chancery Court for reelection run
A Shelby County chancellor has ruled that the county commissioner is eligible to run for reelection despite a question of whether her house is in Fayette County.
LITE Memphis’ Pitch Night is creating young entrepreneurs
“Our core mission is about helping students have the ability to create wealth and one of the ways that we do that is through entrepreneurship,” Adrian Smith said. “Because we know that to be a successful entrepreneur, you have to possess a lot of 21st century skills that include communication, goal setting and problem-solving.”
State House Speaker says AR-15 ban not the answer to mass shootings
Cameron Sexton says he sees no reason to ban AR-15 weapons in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting. Meanwhile in Washington Thursday, Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen was calling for such a ban.
Collierville Planning commissioner to run for alderman
Jewel Jordan, a lifelong Collierville resident, is the first candidate to announce for the seat being vacated by Billy Patton.
Metro
Lindsey Whiteside’s sentence is illegal, DeSoto County DA says
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said his office is challenging the sentence, arguing sexual battery committed by a person in a position of trust is classified as a violent crime and is specifically ineligible for the house arrest program under Mississippi law.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says county could take Memphis Safe Task Force to court
Spirit of Memphis Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
Premium City of Memphis About 1,500 feds working in Memphis, US Marshals director says
Business
Hardware-store supplier opens Collierville showroom larger than Wrigley Field
Orgill’s massive new building on Bailey Station Road in Collierville began hosting hundreds of dealers Tuesday, Oct. 14, a day after the company celebrated the facility’s opening.
Real Estate Hotel developer plans to buy Downtown property
Business The AM/DM podcast: A liquor store without liquor
Premium Transportation & Logistics Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Sports
Dandy Dozen: MASE joins as Lausanne jumps into top five
MASE earns a spot in the Dandy Dozen this week following a victory over region rival Bluff City.
High School Sports Arlington tops Houston for Region 8-AAA volleyball crown
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball American conference plans to introduce basketball player availability reports
Food
Table Talk: On today’s menu, surplus ingredients
“Chefs who find ways to reduce food waste are the ones who inspire me the most. They’re not just resourceful; they’re spectacularly imaginative.”
Suburbs
Lindsey Whiteside’s sentence is illegal, DeSoto County DA says
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said his office is challenging the sentence, arguing sexual battery committed by a person in a position of trust is classified as a violent crime and is specifically ineligible for the house arrest program under Mississippi law.
Arts & Culture
Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Arts Council Korea are also planning a three-year partnership that would bring emerging Korean curators to the American Southeast.
Opinion
Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
ESPN College GameDay may have interest in the Memphis Tigers, but much depends on what happens in other games this weekend.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Three losses, Coward hits the court
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ preseason losses and discuss what they have seen from Cedric Coward this month.