Gag order placed on Ezekiel Kelly case
A gag order has been placed on the case of Ezekiel Kelly, accused of shooting six people and killing three during a rampage last week.
DMC board approves Grand Hyatt, One Beale financing
On Tuesday, Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board members approved financing for the Grand Hyatt hotel and final phase of One Beale development.
Indie Memphis announces fest lineup, new leader
International prize-winners and a deep array of local-interest documentaries highlight the lineup for the 25th Indie Memphis Film Festival.
City Council wants 50 Highway Patrol troopers to support MPD
In wide-ranging discussion about violent crime, the Memphis City Council voted to ask the state for at least 50 more state troopers for at least six months and a digital messaging system similar to Amber Alert.
Deadline is noon Wednesday to file petition for City Court judge
The election will fill the vacancy left when Tarik Sugarmon resigned last month to become Juvenile Court Judge.
Memphis Record Pressing to double workforce by next year
The Bartlett company expects to be the largest producer of vinyl records in North America by next year, making about 130,000 records per day.
Downtown board approves PILOTs for Greyhound Complex, Crump Blvd. development
Discussion of $226 million Sheraton renovation project was delayed to Oct. 11.
Rapper 2 Chainz’ Esco restaurant coming to Downtown Memphis
Two Memphis natives are partnering with 2 Chainz and serial entrepreneur Mychel “Snoop” Dillard to open an Esco location off of Beale Street.
Memphis CEO faces prison time under Clean Water Act
“Correct and accurate test results of discharges into rivers and stream and the honest reporting of those results to regulatory authorities are important parts of the Clean Water Act’s regulatory framework,” said U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr.
Two attorneys get prison time for selling, soliciting accident reports
Between February 2017 and October 2020, Glenda Adams, a former Shelby County Assistant District Attorney, sold Aaron Neglia, a personal injury lawyer, traffic accident report information.
Preliminary hearing set for Eduard Tabora
A preliminary hearing was set for 20-year-old Eduard Tabora, one of three suspects accused in the carjacking and slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams.
MSCS named advancing district, joins top 25% in state
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been named an advancing district under the Tennessee Department of Education’s district accountability rankings.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Chaos-creator Ali Howard shines for Saints soccer team
Here is this week’s Daily Memphian high school honor roll, spotlighting the top prep performers for the week ending Monday.
He went to prison. Now, he’s opening two Wing Gurus
Friends and family support help a former felon go from prison to running restaurants.
‘Better Community Summit’ seeks to curb violent crime in Memphis area
Greater Community Temple COGIC will host the fourth “Better Community Summit” Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in an effort to curb local violence.
NFL Week 1: Notable performances from former Tigers
Antonio Gibson racked up 130 yards of total offense in to help the Washington Commanders beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-22.
Grizzlies podcast: NBA basketball is on the horizon
The Grizzlies will begin training camp later this month and play in their first preseason game on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Metro
The Early Word: Cops allegedly race Corvettes; pastor gets house arrest
Collierville has a new prosecutor, Silverfield is feeling “angst” over UAB game and we look at scores from students with private-school vouchers.
Premium North Mississippi Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
Shelby County Lowery wants a ‘change in culture,’ Pearson gears up fundraising, and Republicans want Sawyer to resign
Premium Millington Ask the Memphian: What’s the story of the Shelby Forest Pig Man?
Business
The AM/DM podcast: A liquor store without liquor
The Station is open, but the East Memphis liquor store isn’t serving everything it wanted to.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Premium Health Care Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
Premium Transportation & Logistics When Nashville air traffic control went dark, Memphis took over
Sports
American conference plans to introduce basketball player availability reports
Basketball player availability reports for the American Conference are still in the preliminary phase. Football is currently in its first season of publishing reports two hours before each game.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway pushes American Conference to schedule strategically
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How UAB firing Trent Dilfer impacts the Tigers’ game prep
Premium Memphis Tigers Football American commissioner hopeful College GameDay can visit Memphis
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
Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
A former high school coach and youth minister at a DeSoto County church pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor, but her sentence was considered too lenient by District Attorney Matthew Barton.
Arts & Culture
Collage Dance debuts a new season, new members program
Collage’s $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant was canceled earlier this year, but the Memphis dance company is forging ahead with a new season of shows that open this weekend.
Opinion
Echols: ‘Walking in Memphis’ isn’t what it once was
Candace Echols says she walks the line between “a willingness to satisfy my human craving for a good run” and “a consent to be on high alert.”
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.