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
County Commission approves purchase of Regional One land despite markup
The commission approved more money to buy the property that goes with the old Commercial Appeal buildings. Deals on the three remaining adjacent parcels for the 16-acre site are still pending.
Shelby County County Commission moves forward on sheriff’s pay raise, but not its own
Shelby County County Commission chooses Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson’s replacement
Metro Fired VA worker back on job
Business
Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Last year was the first time the city exceeded $100 billion in gross regional product, officials at the Greater Memphis Chamber State of the Economy luncheon said.
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Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis capitalize on home-heavy schedule?
The Grizzlies are finally returning to FedExForum for a five-game homestand. Can they distance from Denver as the Nuggets’ schedule increases in difficulty?
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Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Germantown to have large bookstore after 14 years without one
Barnes & Noble is looking to open in Germantown, but the space will be significantly smaller than Shelby County’s existing locations.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”