Spaun hanging on at FESJC but plenty are in pursuit
The Californian leads at 13-under, but 23 others are within five strokes.Related story:
Report: Grizzlies to make first Christmas Day appearance against Warriors
Grizzlies to make their first appearance on the NBA’s Christmas Day slate, facing Golden State, which eliminated Memphis in last season’s playoffs.
Germantown to consider park safety improvements following drowning
Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said safety improvements could be headed to Riverdale Park. Park upgrades were planned, but the mayor asked city staff to specifically look at better drainage options. Calkins: Will Drennan died a hero. His friends want everyone to know.Related story:
SMU forward commits to Memphis
Jahmar Young Jr. announced his commitment to the Tigers on Saturday.
What impact could Ford’s charitable foundation have?
More than 70 years after founding its charitable arm, Ford Motor Co. has invested more than $2.2 billion in initiatives that provide basic needs and access to essential services, offer tools to build new skillsets and open pathways to employment.
Safe deliveries no guarantee for Tennessee moms-to-be
A new report examines alarming trends in Tennessee’s recent maternal death rates. And deems that more than 3 out of 4 of those deaths were preventable.
FESJC third-round scores; final-round pairings
Here are Saturday’s third-round scores from the FedEx St. Jude Championship, along with Sunday’s pairings for the final round at TPC Southwind.
Calkins: Will Drennan died a hero. His friends want everyone to know.
Volunteers at the FedEx St. Jude Championship will be given purple ribbons to celebrate the life of Will Drennan — a former volunteer who died saving a child from a sudden flood Tuesday night.
‘Hospitality on steroids:’ Tournament, Elvis Week are tourism gold for Memphis
“Two signature events that bring lots of people to town who spend millions and millions of dollars in our community,” said Kevin Kane of Memphis Tourism.
Scores stay low at TPC Southwind — and Spaun stays in front
J.J. Spaun is at 11-under heading into the weekend. He’ll take a 1-stroke lead into Saturday’s third round of the FedEx Cup playoff opener over Sepp Straka and Troy Merritt.Related story:
Recipe Exchange: Café Roux Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Chef Michael Cahhal’s gumbo is different from most gumbos because it gets its smoky flavor from the chicken instead of the sausage.
Second Editions Book Store aims to be more than words
Despite its smaller size and location — tucked away just inside the front doors of the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library — the bookstore strives to be “a community resource.”
Briarcrest football star selects TCU
Carroll is the third Briarcrest player to make his college choice known, joining quarterback J.D. Sherrod (Troy) and offensive lineman Nate Bledsoe (Rice).
CCDC to consider three Downtown project improvement requests
Two residential properties and Downtown Wines and Spirits seek exterior improvement grants with the Center City Development Corp.
Tigers defensive lineman re-enters the transfer portal
Kamren Washington entered the transfer portal after committing to the University of Memphis in April.
Reviews are back, and everything, it turns out, is rankable
On this week’s Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about the return of official dining reviews to The Daily Memphian.
Using sports to raise money for literacy
How Coaching for Literacy is working with sports teams nationwide to raise awareness about the massive challenge of illiteracy.
Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
This week we learned that you don’t have to like golf to enjoy the FedEx St. Jude Championship. And the 1,550 volunteers who serve at the tournament exhibit a similar devotion to the team rolling and delivering burritos Downtown every week for 10 years. And we wonder if fashionista Mark Sandfoss owns any golf shirts.
Metro
Former police officers charged in Tyré Nichols’ death to get new federal trial
Judge Sheryl Lipman also granted a motion from The Daily Memphian to unseal records in the case, which included the reason Mark Norris recused himself.
Education Protesters gather at U of M after school announces anti-DEI efforts
Premium Education MSCS activist arrested for violating board member’s restraining order
Shelby County Shelby County to get two new judges
Business
Was the Bartlett mystery grocer accidentally revealed?
The potential grocery store in Union Depot remains unnamed, but developer Keith Grant may have unintentionally provided a clue to the identity.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend
Health Care With $12M grant, UTHSC to become Center of Excellence for rural health care
Premium Real Estate Inked: A Whitehaven tech company expands its headquarters, Southwind to see more apartments
Sports
Briarcrest junior voted prep football player of the week
The Saints running back accounted for three touchdowns on Aug. 21 in a 48-28 victory over ECS.
High School Sports Week 2 high school football preview: Houston, Whitehaven looking to avoid 0-2 hole
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Talking season is coming, Grizzlies fans. Is there real room for optimism?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Former Tigers assistant faces familiar challenge at LeMoyne-Owen
Food
$15 Deal: Spaghetti alla pesto at Ecco proves pasta reigns supreme
“My dish was bright green and served in a beautiful orange bowl. It’s the kind of bowl you want to hug close to yourself while you sit on the couch and watch a movie.”
Suburbs
Hundreds of jobs and a lazy river: New era of tourism begins for Landers Center
Work begins on the Southaven arena’s $85 million project, starting a new chapter with an economic impact that will benefit the community for generations.
Arts & Culture
Hundreds of jobs and a lazy river: New era of tourism begins for Landers Center
Work begins on the Southaven arena’s $85 million project, starting a new chapter with an economic impact that will benefit the community for generations.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza’s Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.
A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Inside the acquittal of an accused murder mastermind
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and criminal justice reporter Aarron Fleming talk about why prosecutors’ arguments might have fallen short in the latest Young Dolph murder trial.