Defense, kicking game carries Jackson State to Classic victory
Jackson State University kicker Alejandro Mata claimed game’s MVP award while JSU’s defense continues to shine. Box score: Jackson State 16, Tennessee State 3 Related story:
State crime lab took 11 months to test DNA linking Cleotha Abston to 2021 rape
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says MPD should have acted more aggressively to solve the 2021 assault; DNA analysis was completed a few days after the disappearance of Eliza Fletcher. Eliza Fletcher’s alleged killer investigated in 2021 for rapeRelated story:
Calkins: How did Memphis beat Navy? By letting Seth be Seth.
When you’ve got Seth Henigan, who needs a running game? The Memphis Tigers won their first game of the season — and their first road game in exactly a year— by letting Seth be Seth.
Tigers wanted to give the ‘city something to smile about’
“We know this was such a tough week for the city of Memphis and this one was for those people. ...We hope that for a few hours we were able to be a small and shining light for our great community,” Coach Ryan Silverfield said.
Tigers’ offense clicks in road win at Navy
It was the most points the University of Memphis has ever scored in Annapolis, defeating the Midshipmen.Related story:
Box score: Memphis 37, Navy 13
Memphis goes on the road to Annapolis, Maryland and defeats Navy, 37-13. QB Seth Henigan led the way with over 400 yards passing.Related article:
‘Eliza. It means joy.’ Hundreds gather to remember Eliza Fletcher
Cars overflowed from the Second Presbyterian Church parking lot onto Central Avenue as the community gathered Saturday, Sept. 10, for the funeral of Eliza Fletcher.
Saving Memphis one teen mom at a time
A young mother, a community educator and a new social development firm work to unpack and defy grim teen birth statistics, build healthy families and ‘redesign’ the community.
MPD says 17-year-old not victim of Wednesday night mass shooting
Corteria Wright, who died in a shooting Wednesday night, was not killed by Ezekiel Kelly, the 19-year-old accused of going on a city-wide shooting spree.Related story:
Stern clinic computer system hacked, lost phone, internet
Patient at her appointment was told medical records could not be accessed.
Tucker Carlson blames ‘Bill Lee and guilty liberals like him’ for violent crime in Memphis
Carlson characterized Lee as soft on crime in a monologue against criminal justice reform, which, he claimed, “means letting violent people out of prison early.”
At prayer event, West Memphis mayor calls out violence
Medical assistant who lived in the community was a victim of daylong shooting spree across Memphis.
Weirich pushes back on criticism of 2020 Kelly plea deal
Former Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich talked to The Daily Memphian about the 2020 plea deal for Ezekiel Kelly that Gov. Bill Lee called an example of “soft-on-crime plea deals.” Gov. Lee calls for changes in plea deals during Memphis visitRelated story:
Delta Dental sees opportunities in vision coverage
“One thing that we have seen on the dental side, and I suspect it will be similar with vision, people are becoming less loyal to their dentists and will look for in-network providers,” said Dr. Phil Wenk, Delta Dental of Tennessee president and CEO.
Bartlett upends top-ranked Lausanne
Panthers’ offense was productive and now coach Lance Tucker wants to see how team responds with huge region contest looming.
Recipe Exchange: Banh Mi
Want to make banh mi at home? We make it easy.
Friday prep report: Owls blank Pharaohs
Tee Perry and Makhi Shaw each score twice while defense dominates.
Every Single Thing: The whole menu at Pantà
With Every Single Thing, we rank every single dish on the menu at Pantà, starting with our favorites and working down.
Shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder, more charges to come
Ezekiel Kelly was arrested late Wednesday after allegedly killing three and injuring three others in a day-long shooting spree, some of which was streamed to Facebook Live. A tally of terror: 6 shot, 3 dead in gunman’s daylong, cross-city rampageRelated stories:
Casualty of Wednesday’s shooting ‘wasn’t just a random victim. He was an uncle’
Richard Clark was a humble, quiet man, the youngest of seven, and, for him, family came first. Jackson Avenue vigil hosts prayer, praise to honor victims of shooting spreeRelated stories:
Six local artists to provide instruction at Memphis Botanic Gardens
Artists who attend the en plein air events are encouraged to submit their work for an exhibition that will be on display in December. However, any artist can submit their artwork for consideration for the exhibit; the submission deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Sandwiches around town, at home and from all over
Jennifer and Chris talk about sandwiches, the kind you make at home and the kind you order out, and it turns out someone doesn’t like a muffuletta.
From ‘Young Rock’ to Billy Eichner, Kerri Mahoney makes TV shows and movies real
The Memphis-based graphic designer joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about props, album covers, toys and more.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
The healing power of sports: Tonight fans can cheer our hometown athletes, the Memphis Redbirds. And until Sept. 19 you can sign up a child for free or almost-free tennis lessons. And if you get a chance, thank the MPD officers who helped make Let’s Finish Eliza’s Run possible.
Calkins: For the first time, Hardaway tells his story — and it explains a lot
When Fred Jones asked the Tigers coach to give a keynote address, Hardaway wasn’t quite sure what to say. But at Friday’s Southern Heritage Classic luncheon, Hardaway sure said a lot.Related story:
Metro
Gov. Lee: National Guard should be ‘force multiplier’ for MPD
Gov. Bill Lee described the Memphis Safe Task Force as a “long-time” mission that could last six months or longer. Mayor Young’s strategy for working with the National Guard What Mayor Young said is reducing crime in Memphis C.J. Davis to remain Memphis’ top cop amid National Guard deployment ‘The world will get an opportunity to watch us succeed,’ Mayor Young saysIn our coverage:
City of Memphis Substation fire left thousands without power in Memphis
City of Memphis City of Memphis questions legality of its employee unions
Business Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
Business
Inked: Overton Park apartments prepare for residents
Also, mother and son lease space at Regalia Shopping Center, and six multifamily complexes were sold in a foreclosure auction.
Business Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Big sixth inning carries Birds over Saints
High School Sports At Bolton High, a revived girls soccer program is playing for pride and joy
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Breaking down the Tigers’ unblemished home record against power conference schools since 2015
Food
Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue
The Chick-fil-A, which opened in 2009, closed on May 29 for renovations of the 4,400-square-foot building at 1980 Union Ave.
Suburbs
Horn Lake mayor defends tax cut amid criticism
A former Horn Lake alderman says the current administration could have done more to lower the millage rate to help property owners. Mayor Jimmy Stokes said they did what was necessary.
Arts & Culture
New concert series launches at Harrell Theatre in Collierville
While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.