Three Cummings Elementary employees injured in ceiling collapse
Three faculty members were transported to the hospital, but no students were injured. The school closed for the day and children were taken to Metropolitan Baptist Church.
Whitehaven advocate Yvonne Nelson killed Saturday
The community advocate and former journalist was shot to death Saturday night in Raleigh.
Memphis job market sees all-time high in employment in June
The Greater Memphis Chamber’s Center for Economic Competitiveness’ June 2022 job report highlights record-high growth and significant pre-pandemic recovery across most industries.
Topgolf Memphis has target opening date
Construction work could begin in September for the facility near Germantown Road at Winchester Road.
Mental health evaluation ordered for suspect in Eason-Williams slaying
Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, was one of three suspects charged in the carjacking that led to Rev. Autura Eason-Williams’ death.
Memphis coach: Tigers’ running back positions still ‘up for grabs’
Memphis has a plethora of running backs to choose from, but Silverfield wants to find the top two guys he can rely on the most.
Clerk’s office closing to the public for two weeks to ‘catch up on’ workload
Wanda Halbert says the office will be closed to the public during these periods.
Elvis lives on — or at least he did in a Herrington story written long ago
It’s Elvis Week, so Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about what was in the 12,000 calories Elvis reportedly consumed daily.
Memphian to direct ‘Black Spartans’ football drama
The Morehouse College alumnus and former Wall Street speechwriter and communications executive served as a writer and producer on Issa Rae’s acclaimed HBO TV series “Insecure.”
High school football 2022: Small-town Munford has big aspirations
On the heels of a 9-3 season, hopes are high that the Cougars can make a good run in Class 5A.
Williamsburg parking problems to get worse before they get better
Williamsburg Village businesses in East Memphis have already had trouble finding parking for customers. Now they face a shortage of spaces for employees to place their vehicles.
Court case will determine DeSoto wastewater outcome
A loss by DeSoto County could end up being an expensive venture.
MSCS gets highest distinction in statewide assessment
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been named a Level 5 district under the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System, a tool that helps measure student academic growth over time.
Hill: It was about dang time for Will Zalatoris, a worthy winner with a Memphis connection
“I couldn’t dream of anything better,” said the winner’s performance coach Josh Gregory of Memphis. “This is home. This will always be home. To see him win at home, you couldn’t write a better script.”
Tennessee’s abortion ban expected to increase pregnancy-related deaths
“If you think abortion access going away does not affect you, you’re going to be mistaken, because this falls out into all areas of medicine,” said a Tennessee OB-GYN.
Hearts flutter with spoken, unspoken hope for Alabama church
Fabric banner includes loving messages for a grieving congregation in Alabama that has strong ties to Memphis.
Zalatoris overcomes Straka in a playoff for first career victory
This season, he’s won the most money of any player in the history of the PGA Tour without actually winning a tournament. Now he has that tournament title, along with a lead in the FedEx Cup standings.
FESJC final round scores and prize money
Here are Sunday’s scores from the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind, plus how much cash each player will receive.
Klinke ice cream now a memory, and its I-240 plant is for sale
“We’re under a noncompete clause, so we’re out of the ice cream business,” said Preston Klinke, co-owner and great-grandson of the founder. “It comes out easier if I say it really quickly.”
VA Healthcare System marks century of serving Mid-South veterans
The Memphis VA Healthcare System, which provides health care for military veterans in a three-state region, marked its centennial Monday at the Memphis VA Medical Center.
Metro
MLGW chair Mitch Graves to serve as interim CEO
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland will eventually nominate a replacement that Memphis City Council confirms.
City of Memphis Amazon adopts 20 schools in largest MSCS Adopt-A-School partnership
Business
Inked: Nothing Bundt Cakes on the move, an ICED loan, Friends for Life gets new HQ
This week’s Inked covers news on a new ICED loan recipient, Friends for Life headquarters update and a new location for Nothing Bundt Cakes in East Memphis.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Ja Morant dismisses critics about partying, says he will buy team Rolex watches
Ja Morant said he sees comments about his partying on social media, but he doesn’t let fun get in the way of practice time.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers on the Trail: Here’s where Memphis basketball stands with a few 2023-24 recruiting targets
Food
Rise and shine: Toasted Yolk opens Monday in Germantown
The new breakfast restaurant is located on the east side of the suburb.
Suburbs
Ninjas, listen up: First gym for you on its way to Collierville
Since May, owner David Allen has been teasing his new gym with a mobile ninja course for kids.
Neighborhoods
Demolition plans set for Williamsburg Village, Dory gets a new patio
On Wednesday, Sept. 28 Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment approved plans for demolition and redevelopment at Williamsburg Village, a new outdoor patio at Dory Restaurant and an update on the Lowenstein Mansion.
Arts & Culture
Mempho returns with Widespread Panic headlining two nights for 2022 festival
Mempho Music Festival returns this weekend, bringing options for music and food lovers alike.
Opinion
Sanford: 60 years after integration of Ole Miss, this Black graduate comes full circle
At a time when politicians are doing their darnedest to run away from our racial history by censoring it in schools, Ole Miss deserves accolades for treating the 60th anniversary of James Meredith’s enrollment with the pomp and circumstance that it deserves.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Planting flags ahead of the season
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down all the storylines from Grizzlies media day.