Officer shot by suspect released from hospital
The shooting occurred at the corner of Horn Lake Road and Horn Lake Cove in Southwest Memphis.
MSCS looking at ‘any and all remedies’ for Germantown namesake schools
Memphis-Shelby County Schools may soon begin moving to reach an agreement with two suburban districts before it loses ownership of four campuses at the end of the year.
Tigers’ defensive coordinator makes debut against Mississippi State’s air raid offense
The first game for defensive coordinator Matt Barnes will be against a coach whom he has tremendous respect for.
Table Talk: Alfredo on the road and on the stove; a ‘Prime’ lunch
A Daily Memphian employee’s saucy situation on I-55, Boucherie & Blues is back this Labor Day weekend after a long COVID hiatus and tickets are on sale for our luncheon at 117 Prime.
Christ Church considers leaving United Methodist denomination
About 60 United Methodist churches in Tennessee and West Kentucky have recently disaffiliated and many are expected to join a more conservative offshoot of the denomination that does not recognize same-sex marriage or ordain gay/lesbian clergy.
District Attorney-elect Steve Mulroy urges patience at swearing-in ceremony
Mulroy, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich in the Aug. 4 general election.
TVA denies reliance on MISO during grid strain
Less than 24 hours before MLGW management makes a recommendation for the utility’s next power supplier, the TVA refuted claims that it leaned on another electricity provider during some of the hottest days of the year. Related story:
Memphis educator John Avis, 69, dies in car wreck
John Avis, a Memphis educator who had served in Memphis schools since the mid-1970s, died in a traffic accident.
Suburban school districts use federal relief funds for various needs
State of Tennessee divvying up more than $4.5 billion for K-12 education.
Seven apply to fill open District 4 city council seat
The 12 council members have seven applicants for the seat, vacant since the Aug. 9 resignation of Jamita Swearengen.
Here’s why the Memphis Pyramid looks like a Doritos chip
Memphis’ own Pyramid is part of a nationwide brand campaign with a bit of a crunch.
Herrington: Memphis in May ushered in change; now it needs to embrace it
As tensions continue between Memphis in May and the Memphis River Parks Partnership, the festival’s stance has communicated to potential ticket-buyers that anything different than the old festival on the old footprint is destined to be a lesser experience. But it doesn’t have to be.
Tigers Football Insider: MVP and breakout player predictions
Quarterback Seth Henigan is on a path to being something special, and he showed that during his freshman season.
Boyle names new president and CEO
The president and CEO will oversee management and operations with Boyle, Boyle Insurance Agency and Nashville-based Boyle Nashville LLC.
Incoming Juvenile Court judge names chief magistrate
Native Memphian Aftan Strong will lead the group of judges that will hear cases on a daily basis in the court.
George Lopez to speak at Methodist luncheon
Past speakers have included former first lady Laura Bush, journalist Tom Brokaw, Queen Noor of Jordan, and Memphis native and actress Kathy Bates.
MSCS names interim superintendent
Tutonial Williams, the finance chief for MSCS, will lead the district while it searches for a permanent replacement for former superintendent Joris Ray.
Calkins: Bill Hardgrave could dunk! But can the new president elevate Memphis sports?
Bill Hardgrave wouldn’t be president of the University of Memphis — and wouldn’t have gone to college — without basketball. What impact will it have on the future of Tiger athletic programs? Memphis fans will soon find out. New Memphis president Bill Hardgrave discusses conference realignment, Simmons Bank Liberty StadiumRelated story:
Former NFL player and Memphis native Stephen White dies at 48
Stephen White played at Westwood High School before playing six years in the NFL and becoming a sports blogger.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Gryphons’ runner shines at Coleman Midgett meet
Senior Lauren Rutlin takes third in Hendersonville cross country competition.
Daily Memphian Power 15: Top six spots remain unchanged
Here are this week’s Daily Memphian Power 15 high school football rankings, along with the full area schedule for Week 3.
Sanford: As Sugarmon assumes Juvenile Court judgeship, a different history begins
Tarik Sugarmon ushers in a new era for Juvenile Court in Memphis and Shelby County.
US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common Omicron strain. Shots could begin within days.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.
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Business
Memphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
Premium Health Care Methodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
Premium Business From Como with crunch: Pecan brand is rooted in family
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Sports
Martin: Can Memphis football beat the odds?
“Just because we don’t have an official preseason poll doesn’t mean we can’t set a baseline of expectations for Memphis football this season. That’s where Las Vegas comes in.”
Update High School Sports Hospitalized Bolton football player dies
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Gwinnett ends Memphis’ four-game winning streak
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies announce three preseason home games
Food
New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Fuego Vivo is expected to open by the end of the year in the space formerly occupied by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Avenue.
Suburbs
BlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Ford’s electric vehicle truck and battery plant anticipates pumping several million gallons of water daily from the aquifer during peak operations.
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: GloRilla takes charge, with a festival of her own making
Memphian Gloria Woods’ “Glo Bash” is set for Friday, July 25, at FedExForum. The event lets the three-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist set her own agenda.
Opinion
Opinion: History is a useful teacher for present and future
“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Blight and back to school
During this morning’s AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up the week ahead.